Marathons

Conversations On Marathons

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  Frederick and Baltimore 1/2 Marathons

  ... of friends challenged me to run 2 half marathons with them. One in May and one in October. I agreed because I figured a challenging goal would help keep me on track. So, here I am monday m...
  

  • Posted On January 11, 2010 07:45:59 AM

    ... goal to have Raul! I ran my first half marathon a year ago and it was an awesome experience.  I know you'll be able to finish the race.  My hubby and I might be interested in run... Read More

  • Posted On January 11, 2010 03:41:24 PM

    ...ul (and you too, 84). Did my first half marathon in Philly - Schulkill River from the Art Museum - one big loop.   I can't tell if you've ever trained for any type of running event from you... Read More

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  New York Marathon?

  Is anyone running the new york marathon this year? It will be my first marathon... I live in London (uk) and am flying over for it....   any tips?   xx
  

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  Walking marathons

  
  

  • Posted On July 23, 2008 01:29:43 PM

    A new group for marathon and 1/2 marathon walkers. If you are a wana be marathone walker that's OK too. Everyone aspiring to this sport are welcome to join. Read More

  • Posted On July 29, 2008 06:27:56 PM

    ...ocal preserves and i would love to do a marathon one day. My problem is stretching my calves...they get so sore in back the most i can do is 4 miles on the weekend. i do about two miles every ni... Read More

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  Fall Marathons

  
  

  • Posted On May 31, 2009 05:11:51 PM

    ...ple who are starting to get ready for a Marathon coming this fall. Who's doing what? Goals? Training regimens? Let's hear 'em! I'll start: I'll be running the Denver Marathon, which is on Octob... Read More

  • Posted On May 31, 2009 07:30:11 PM

    I have a 1/2 marathon signed up for in August, very excited for that! Its a flat course, and I'm doing much of my runs on cross country type trails, hoping to take some time off my last one. Firs... Read More

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  How do you train for a Marathon

  
  

  • Posted On December 10, 2008 02:22:25 PM

    ...co- workers wants me to train and run a Marathon.. I want to but I have know idea on how to start training. We wanted to start with the March of Dimes in April and move up to the Breast CA one ... Read More

  • Posted On December 10, 2008 02:31:16 PM

    I am training for a marathon and I joined a training group. Most marathons offer different training groups associated with that marathon and you can pay the race and training fees together. I thi... Read More

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  houston marathon

  ran the houston marathon on sunday.did it 2hrs 59 min.felt realy good.great day.looking forward to next year.livestrong
  

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  Half Marathon

  ...better post my results from my 1st half Marathon this weekend...thanks for your interest and the reminder e-mail Monet!   But before I do, better report the rest of last week. Fri: 45 min...
  

  • Posted On February 15, 2010 09:12:59 AM

    Congratulations on completing the half-marathon and with a good time, too.  Read More

  • Posted On February 15, 2010 05:03:49 AM

     Congrats on an awesome race!!  Enjoy your recovery:) Read More

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  marathons, etc?

  hey, are there any like...marathons or walks or anything? if you guys know any, post it up here. we could totally do a group relay for life or something. :D
  

  • Posted On May 6, 2008 02:30:42 PM

    ...d there is always the rock and roll 1/2 marathon I believe at labor day. I can't remember the website but there was one that I saw all of the walks/runs scheduled in the southeastern va area on... Read More

  • Posted On May 6, 2008 02:21:53 PM

    I think that's a great idea!!! I'm going to start looking for one. Read More

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  Houston Marathon

  ...ations to everyone that ran the Houston marathon today! http://www.chevronhoustonmarathon.com/
  

  • Posted On January 19, 2010 03:30:39 PM

    Congratulations !!! Do you know why this race is sold out so quick ? Read More

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  How to train betwen marathons?

  I am running Grandma's marathon in Duluth MN June 21st and then my sister and I just decided we also want to do the Des Moines, IA marathon Oct. 19th. What's the best way to train inbetween these ...
  

  • Posted On January 28, 2008 08:48:45 AM

    although you'll be in the summer, the spirit is the same: spring training. hal higdon has a 12-week schedule from his website for "intermediates" which you definitely sound like (there's also novi... Read More

  • Posted On January 28, 2008 03:26:37 PM

    I need to get on the Hal Higdon website and download one of his training programs. Right now I'm just kin dof eyeballing it and mix in X training. I have a book of his I bought years ago but it's l... Read More

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  Upcoming Marathons

  I am running the full Marathon on December 6th at the Rock and Roll Marathon in Las Vegas and on January 17th at the P.F. Chang's Rock and Roll Marathon in Phoenix.  Plus, I entered ...
  

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  Two weekends, two half marathons

  ... Last year was my first year to do half marathon though. I had planned on only one and got addicted. Ended up doing four. :) So I have committed to doing 2 half marathons in October, 2 wee...
  

  • Posted On September 12, 2008 07:12:49 AM

    Try to run your first half marathon and your marathon pace, so that it is more like a training, instead of giving it all and not being ready for the second one. Read More

  • Posted On September 11, 2008 07:28:43 PM

    Sounds like you have a challenge, but your training seems to be inline to get you where you want to be. I can't think of anything that I can tell you, except GOOD LUCK! Read More

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  training for my first marathon in May, any advice from previous marathon runners about what to eat each week

  ...y menus to help prepare my body for the marathon. Thanks so much!  
  

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  What to expect when losing body fat

  
  

  • Posted On January 6, 2009 09:36:44 PM

    ...creasing goals. I'm training for a half marathon in May (starting the 12 week schedule early, then moving back to the beginning when I'm actually 12 weeks from the event) plus trying to incorpor... Read More

  • Posted On January 7, 2009 06:42:40 AM

    ... I do really want to complete the half marathon, I've already got plans to do it with my sister so I don't want to back out on her. The training I'm doing only has one longer run included per w... Read More

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  Competitive Running question

  
  

  • Posted On February 26, 2009 03:29:00 PM

    ...pens all the time in 5K races - even in marathons! If you CAN start towards the back of the pack, that would be better. If you can't, however, it's no biggie. Just keep to the side and be min... Read More

  • Posted On February 26, 2009 06:30:04 PM

    ...nt of them because so many people doing marathons and half marathons are doing the Galloway method (run for like 5 minutes and then walk for 1). It's really annoying to almost run someone over ... Read More

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  uugghhh!!!

  
  

  • Posted On February 14, 2009 02:29:07 PM

    ...le less intense for a week or so? I run marathons and lack of appetite one of my first signs I am overtraining, shortly followed by an overuse injury. Read More

  • Posted On February 14, 2009 03:24:34 PM

    ...le less intense for a week or so? I run marathons and lack of appetite one of my first signs I am overtraining, shortly followed by an overuse injury. Never even thought of the possibility of o... Read More

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  steps

  
  

  • Posted On May 28, 2009 09:54:43 AM

    ... # of steps are irrelevant. I could run marathons everyday but if I ate more kcals than I expended through exercise, bodily requirement, etc. I will gain weight (fat). A calorie deficit is requi... Read More

  • Posted On May 28, 2009 08:26:57 AM

    Back on program again. My question: If I walk aerobic steps 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week and average 8,000-12,000 steps a day, can I lose weight. I'm 65 yr old female Read More

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  Inspirational Story about a Father's love

  
  

  • Posted On June 30, 2008 11:13:05 AM

    ...s father, 'Dad, will you take part in a marathon with >me?'. The father who, despite having a heart condition, says 'Yes'. >They went on to complete the marathon together. Father and son w... Read More

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  From endurance to HIIT

  
  

  • Posted On March 14, 2009 07:26:58 AM

    ... a distance runner for years. I've done marathons, ultra marathons, and triathlons. Recently, I started to worry about the excessive running (6-26 miles a day) and if it was healthy for fertilty... Read More

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  Tri Advice

  
  

  • Posted On June 30, 2008 08:14:13 PM

    With five marathons under my belt, I recently signed up to do my first Triathlon (Supersprint in August). Does anyone have any advice as to what I should add to my diet? Read More

  • Posted On July 1, 2008 05:46:27 AM

    As an experienced marathoner, then you already know what it takes to properly fuel yourself throughout training and on race day. Triathlon fueling is not much different, and for an event as short ... Read More

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