Marathons
I've learned that finishing a marathon isn't just an athletic achievement. It's a state of mind; a state of mind that says anything is possible - John Hanc
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Ready For Your First Marathon? Training Can Cut Years Off Your Cardiovascular Age
If you've ever considered training for a marathon, but you're a bit intimidated by the idea of 26.2 miles, here's some motivation.
A slow and steady six-month training program designed to gradually build up endurance and mileage gave a group of novice runners, ages 21 to 69, an impressive boost to their heart health.
"What we found in this study is that we're able to reverse the processes of aging that occur in the [blood] vessels," says study author Dr. Anish Bhuva, a British Heart Foundation Cardiology Fellow at Barts Heart Centre in the United Kingdom.
Each of the 138 runners received a scan at the beginning and end of the training. Using these images, researchers…
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FindMyMarathon.com
Use our three search tools (By Location, By State, By Keyword) to find your marathon based on the criteria that is important to you such as Location, Date, Temperature, Size, Course Type or Profile, Entry Fee, and much more.
Runners Are Still Racing Marathons—From Their Local Parking Lots
Runners compete in lonely virtual races, where and when they want, after covid cancels in-person events.
The Next Level of Marathon Training Is Here
Elite marathoners don’t just wing it when it comes to training. They use high-tech gadgets to hack their bodies and achieve times they once thought impossible. Here’s how you can too.
A Runner's Guide to Marathon Foods that Won't Cause an Embarrassing Accident
If you do any type of long-distance running, or know someone who does, you may have seen a wide variety of powders, gels, and homemade concoctions used to power through hours-long runs.
Her Marathon Time Is Astounding—And Not Just for 71
Jeannie Rice turned heads in Chicago with a race well under four hours; her training secret: She just runs a lot.
Just How Unhealthy Is Running a Marathon?
For millions of masochists—er, "people"—running a marathon is a major life goal, one that requires months of rolling out of bed at inhumane hours of the morning to put normal people's step goals to shame. Even if you've never been tempted to run 26.2, odds are you know someone who has.
Run a First Marathon, and Your Arteries May Look 4 Years Younger
Training for and finishing a marathon can leave arteries more flexible, healthy and biologically younger than before.
Science helped me run my first marathon in 3 hours and 21 minutes
Running is in our DNA, but training for a marathon is a careful mix of muscle, mental, and technological strength.
The Greatest, Fakest World Record
History’s best marathoner has broken a mythical time barrier. But it doesn’t count as a world record.
How Fast Can a Marathon Be Run?
Is there an absolute minimum time to run a marathon? Will humans ever break the 2 hour mark? What does it take to set a world record marathon time?
How long before we break the two-hour barrier in the men’s marathon?
While for male marathoners, African runners better their best non-African counterparts to the tune of around 2.5%, for female marathoners, no difference presently exists between African runners and the best of the rest by continent. It would seem to me that there is likely a group of world-record smashing African female marathoners living somewhere on the planet today, but nobody knows who they are. Yet.
Novateurs: The Marathon Goddess
The first episode of Novateurs features Julie Weiss-Marathon Goddess. In 2013 Julie ran 52 Marathons in 52 Weeks to raise funds for Pancreatic Cancer...
Running a marathon is as traumatic for your body as having heart surgery
Although marathon runners are widely regarded as some of the healthiest people on Earth, cranking out those 26.2 miles (42 kilometers) does a number on your body. In addition to all wear and tear it puts on your muscles, bones, and heart, it can also affect your kidneys
Think a Marathon Isn’t Challenging Enough? Try Doing It Backward
Runners, even ultramarathoners, are going in reverse for an exercise boost and to change up the routine. Special events for backward runners are growing, including the ‘retro’ world championship.
Don’t Run a Marathon
The case against the marathon—and for people to do something better with their time—is so apparent that one really shouldn’t have to give it voice. In a world that’s just and sane, the burden of proof would fall the other way, on all the maniacs who are draining so much effort in this risky, fruitless hobby.
Ease Up on the Water During That Marathon
Research finds endurance athletes often need to drink less than they do—sometimes much less.
How Far Is Too Far For Kids to Run?
Pediatricians are divided over the impact of marathons on young bodies.
How to run a marathon, according to science
For most people, running 26.2 miles is a tall order. But experts — physiologists, sports psychologists, and others who take the products of research and use them to help athletes — have a number of tips that will make this feat as attainable as possible for first-timers, and as fast as possible for experienced runners. Most of them boil down to one thing. "The really important thing for marathon runners is having a strong plan, which comes through training...
In defense of running marathons
Training for a marathon offered a chance to be good at something again, to set a goal and achieve it. I got a training buddy, and we went on long runs together and talked about books and life and friends. Our only goal was to finish, but we ended up finishing in under four hours — far faster than we'd expected. Not bad for some teenage crew team rejects.
Just How Unhealthy Is Running a Marathon?
Our casefile on the consequences of going 26.2.
Marathon Man, Meet Marathon Goddess
With passion, purpose and your incredible will, you too can achieve the impossible. That includes finding a cure for pancreatic cancer - Julie Weiss.
Marathons Injure Kidneys
Even with proper hydration, it may be best to run fewer than 26 miles at a time.
Run, Matthew, Run! 100 Marathons in 100 Days
Everyone has goals or something important they want to do before they die. But what motivates people to commit and ultimately achieve their goal?
The 5K, Not The Marathon, Is The Ideal Race
On a recent business trip, I asked the concierge at my hotel for advice about where to go running. “Are you training for a marathon?” he asked. Nope. I’m racing 5Ks, I told him. He gave me a puzzled look that said, but you look like a serious runner.
The Deadly Downside of Marathons
A new study finds that mortality from heart attacks is higher on days with major races.
The Quest for a Sub–Two-Hour Marathon
Eliud Kipchoge almost broke the barrier. What does his race tell us about the limits of human performance?
What Half-Marathons Teach Us About Running a Marathon
Running a marathon is physically hard, but not necessarily for the reasons that some of us might expect, according to a new study of the relative physiological impacts of completing a 26.2-mile race versus a 13.1-mile half-marathon. The study’s findings provide useful new insights into how runners might best prepare for a marathon. They also underscore possible reasons to consider a half-marathon instead.
What Ultramarathons do to the Body
Its hard for many people to imagine running (or walking) a standard marathon of 26.2 miles, let alone topping that distance with a so-called ultramarathon that could stretch to as much as 100 miles or more.
Why do people run the marathon? I ran one to find out.
Marathon participation has been growing for 38 years straight, which is shocking given the tremendous strain the race puts on the body. It's easy to injure yourself, just like running (rather than walking) for exercise can increase the risk of injury.
Ready For Your First Marathon? Training Can Cut Years Off Your Cardiovascular Age
If you've ever considered training for a marathon, but you're a bit intimidated by the idea of 26.2 miles, here's some motivation. A slow and steady six-month training program designed to gradually build up endurance and mileage gave a group of novice runners, ages 21 to 69, an impressive boost to their heart health.
Top 10 Marathons Worth Traveling For
If you’re going to set a big goal like running a marathon, you might as well make it as easy to achieve as possible. And anything you can do to ensure the 26.2-mile run is as painless as possible is a smart tactic. So why run through the ho-hum streets of your hometown when you can race through stunning scenery in a far-flung locale?
5 Marathons That Make the Earth a Priority
While running is certainly a green form of transportation, organized races aren’t always so eco-conscious. If you’ve ever seen roads strewn with discarded clothing and plastic cups from water stations, you know what we mean. Fortunately, organizations are beginning to step up to the challenge of creating greener events.
Marathon Goddess
Running 52 marathons in 52 weeks to raise money and awareness to stop pancreatic cancer was an incredible journey. But we’re not done yet! Pancreatic cancer still needs to be stopped. After losing my father, just 35 days after diagnosis, I made it my mission to do everything I can, to end this disease. Raising awareness for pancreatic cancer, fundraising, motivational speaking, running marathons to inspire, educate and spread hope, are all a part of it. With passion, purpose and your incredible will, you too can achieve the impossible. That includes finding a cure for pancreatic cancer. Keep the hope alive! We Got This!
Marathon & Beyond
Marathon & Beyond is designed to provide practical advice on running or preparing to run marathons and ultra distances.
Marathon Maniacs
Are you addicted to running marathons?
Marathon Nation
Everything you need to become a smarter, faster runner.
MarathonGuide.com
Everything Marathoning: We're here to be the one-stop source for everything marathoning. It's all here - just look around. And, we'll be adding more and more each day!
MarathonRookie.com
Want to learn how to train for a marathon or half marathon? Welcome to Brad Boughman's MarathonRookie.com! This site was created for the runner who wants to experience the thrill and sensational high of finishing their first 26.2-mile marathon or 13.1-mile half marathon. The secret to successful marathon training and half marathon training lies within staying supremely motivated, training smart & safe, and maintaining proper nutrition.
MarathonTraining.com
State of the Art Marathon Training program features a wide range of running topics designed to meet the needs of the beginner to the advanced competitor.
Marine Corps Marathon
Mission of the Marine Corps Marathon is to promote physical fitness, generate community goodwill, and showcase the organizational skill of the United States Marine Corps. The Marine Corps Marathon serves as an advocate for the values of courage and commitment fostered by United States Marine Corps. Finally, the Marine Corps Marathon strives to enhance the quality of life aboard MCB Quantico for the military members, their families and the supporting community.
UltraMarathonRunning.com
Ultramarathon running races, training & resources for ultra running enthusiasts! Trail, mountain, desert, 24 hour & other ultra long distance endurance events.
World Marathon Majors
The WMM is a series consisting of six of the largest and most renowned marathons in the world: Tokyo, Boston, Virgin Money London, BMW Berlin, Bank of America Chicago and TCS New York City Marathon. The organizers of these events are united in their effort to advance the sport, raise awareness of its elite athletes, and increase of the level of interest in elite racing among running enthusiasts.
Association of International Marathons and Distance Races
AIMS is a member based organization of more than 350 of the world’s leading distance races, from over 100 countries & territories.
Hal Higdon
Hal Higdon is a Contributing Editor for Runner's World and author of 4:09:43: Boston 2013 Through the Eyes of the Runners.
HalfMarathons.net
Looking for a comprehensive guide to half marathons across the U.S. and around the world? Browse our list of 1/2 marathon races by state and month, as well as tips on planning for a race, reviews submitted by runners around the country, and resources on training.
Sport-Fitness-Advisor.com
Regardless of your age and ability, successful marathon training takes careful planning and preparation. How much preparation? Whether your goal is to run sub 3 hours or ‘just’ to finish, ideally you need to give yourself at least 18 weeks prior to the event…
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