marathon

from thatsfit.com

My sister's friend is training for a half-marathon in February. She wants my sister and me to do it too.

from exercising.about.com

In the road racing world, the Fourth of July is about more than just fireworks, picnics, and backyard barbeques. It's one of the biggest racing days of the year. No matter where you live or where you're spending the long weekend, you can probably find a race nearby.

from runnersworld.com

Advice for the runner looking to become a racer. For one brief moment, probably while endorphins were still pumping through your body after a good run, you flirted with the idea of doing a marathon.

from iaaf.org

The first of seven WMRA Grand Prix running races gets under way in the Alsace region of France with the 28th Montee du Grand Ballon in Willer-sur-Thur on Thursday 1 May. The men will race over a 13.2km course which has 1241m of ascent.

from running.about.com

"I'm training for a marathon and I'm gaining weight!" Surprisingly, this complaint is actually somewhat common.

from wsj.com

Ultra-Runner Juggles Work at the IMF, Grad School and Ultra-Long Commute Brian McNeill, an information-technology manager at the International Monetary Fund, started attending graduate school two years ago. With classes and studying to do, he had to scale back his workout.

from runnersworld.com

You've already set your goal to run a marathon this spring, so now comes the tough question: Which one to do?

from running.about.com

Although the start of 2008 is still a week away, it's not too early to start setting your goals for next year.

from runnersworld.com

There's no disputing the thrill of running through New York City's diverse neighborhoods or the satisfaction of conquering Boston's sacred hills. But these landmark marathons aren't the only ones offering an unforgettable experience. Lucky for you, newer, smaller races are succeeding big-time with the organizational expertise and generous amenities of seasoned veterans.

from runnersworld.com

Marathon coaches measure success not by how many runners they get to the starting line, but by how many of them finish.

from active.com

Run the classic race that tours historic Philly with a fast course and a boatload of new improvements for '07. The event consists of the historic marathon, a co-located half marathon, the Rothman Institute 8K (five miles) and the Verizon Kid's Fun Run.

from runnersworld.com

The periodized strength plan sampled here was developed by Jeb Stewart and Reece Haettich, strength coaches who train endurance athletes. Its structure allows runners to peak in strength for both the spring and fall competitive seasons.

from MSNBC.com

It's the evening before your first marathon. You've loaded up on spaghetti, drank gallons of water to make sure you're fully hydrated and laid out your new sneakers and running shorts. Inadvertently, you've also set yourself up for an upset stomach, a long night of frequent visits to the bathroom and potentially race-ending blisters and chafing from your stiff gear.

from washingtonpost.com

With the Appalachian Trail Behind Him, 73-Year-Old Reston Runner Gets Ready for the Next Race

"You're 73 and you've just run a 50-mile race? Are you putting me on?"

In order, yes and no. I get those questions all the time. Running-wise, I'm what you could call a late bloomer. But I'm making up for lost time. Since I took up running at age 48, I've completed 25 marathons (including seven Marine Corps Marathons) and two 50-mile

from forbes.com

It isn't just your imagination. These days, everyone is running marathons--and you can thank Oprah.

How many times have you heard people say they've always wanted to run a 5K?