The AuSable River Canoe Race began in 1947 and is the oldest non-stop race in North America. This Michigan canoeing race is also the longest non-stop race in the US; it's 120 miles and takes longer than 16 hours to finish. To compete, you...
Marathon running is a difficult task under the best of circumstances. When the race is run in heat, even the best conditioned athletes face additional challenges. Running in high temperatures can cause your body to overheat and lead to...
Your foot has 26 bones, including 14 bones in the toes. With about 800 steps per mile during a marathon, each bone encounters a significant amount of stress. As a result, foot pain is a common injury for runners, including big toe injuries....
If you are looking to improve on your personal best marathon time, or even blow it out of the water, at some point you'll need to increase the speed at which you run. Speed training for marathons involves conditioning your body over time to run at...
Half marathons are the fastest-growing races in terms of popularity. They're the perfect steppingstone for runners who plan on participating in a full marathon. Runners who have less time to invest than a full marathon requires can participate in...
For some marathon runners crossing the finish line is enough. Running a successful race, however, calls for setting short and long-term personal goals. Goals can include shaving a minute off your time each week; deciding on a desired completion...
The training requirements for athletes or cyclists who want to participate in both half marathons and duathlons are similar. Endurance is the key success factor in both events. The duathlon consists of a run followed by a bike ride and a final...
A traditional nutrition plan for marathoners revolves around carbohydrates from sources such as pasta, noodles, rice, bread and cereals. All of these products, however, contain gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye products that has...
The decision to run a marathon is formidable but exciting, and 26.2 miles of running and walking is a daunting task for even the elite runner. More and more people are signing up to complete 26.2 miles, whether to support a cause, lose weight, get...
Strength training helps prevent injuries, aches and joint pain, and it improves running form and technique. Weightlifting, a type of strength training, assists in strengthening muscles that are not targeted while running. Additionally,...
Cycling marathons consist of various rides ranging from 100-mile rides to 24-hour endurance challenges. One of the most important factors to a successful cycling marathon is proper hydration and nutrition before and during the ride. Cyclists...
If you are thinking about signing up for a long-distance race, there are a number of factors to consider when deciding whether to do a half or a full marathon. Variables such as your time available to train, current fitness level, and motivation...
Running is often associated with marathons, but walkers can also complete the 26.2-mile race. While walking puts less strain on the body, you still need plenty of training to build up your endurance for walking such a long distance at once. The...
You must find a marathon if you are going to run a marathon. If you do not qualify for the demanding Boston Marathon, and the idea of playing the lottery to enter the New York City Marathon is unappealing, remember that marathons take place both...
Running is the act by which animals, including humans, move by the power of the feet. Speeds can vary and range from jogging to a sprint. Many people compete in track events that place participants in a contest to test speed in a sprint or...
Callaway Gardens Marathon is run during January of each year along Pine Mountain, Georgia, at the Callaway Gardens Resort. In addition to the marathon, a half-marathon and 5k run are also conducted the same day.
The roots of marathons and triathlons couldn't be more different. The origins of the marathon date back about 2,500 years. In 490 B.C., a soldier named Pheidippides was charged with running about 25 miles from a battle scene at the town of...
Marathon running has become ever more popular, with an increase in participants of 9.9 percent from 2008 to 2009, notes MarathonGuide.com. The diet aspect for people who participate in marathons is critical. What you eat, how much and when are...
Marathon running is a popular sport. In 2007, the Chicago Marathon set a record for its city, with 45,000 runners registered for the October 7 race! Many big city marathons now limit the number of entries. Chicago's fall race filled up as early...
Running a marathon is perhaps one of the more impressive athletic achievements you can perform, as running 26.2 miles tests your muscular strength and endurance. The marathon is a race with a rich history that is based in ancient Greece. Although...
The Shamrock Marathon began in 1973 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The event is held each year on the weekend of or before St. Patrick's Day. The race offers a full and half marathon and is characterized by green shamrock clad participants and...
According to the International Association of Athletics Federations, 35 out of 50 of the world's fastest marathon runners are Kenyan. A number of theories help to explain the abundance of Kenyan elite runners. Increased lung capacity due to an...
Approximately 2,700 new cases of diabetes are diagnosed every day. Of those 2,700, numerous individuals are athletes or runners competing in marathons and endurance events. Typical nutrition plans for marathons call for significant amounts of...
As you watch a track meet or running event, you'll notice two distinct body types between the sprinters and marathoners. A sprinter body is built for speed and power while the marathoner is built for long, slow endurance. But there are more...
Training for an ultra-marathon -- a long-distance running event that can stretch as far as 135 miles -- involves more than just workouts. You need to pay keen attention to your diet, especially your carbohydrate consumption, to avoid running out...
When you have a certain time goal for your next marathon, pacing is key to staying on track. Your average running pace per mile helps you set your marathon time goal. Once you know how fast you want to run, you need to establish a way to keep...
The Chicago Marathon is widely recognized as one of the best and largest marathons in the world. It is one of five cities, along with Boston, London, Berlin and New York, that make up the World Marathon Majors, dedicated to advancing the sport...
Developing a diet plan to adhere to while training for a marathon can be confusing for beginners that may not be sure about the best options for peak performance. Eating a healthy diet while consuming plenty of water throughout your training...
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