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    Alayna and I eventually picked a five mile route and were surprised when we completed it without incident. I shared with Linda my desire to run in the marathon that fall. She suggested we start out doing the half. “Its 13.1 miles”, she said. “You can do that.” Alayna said she would do it with me. We agreed that the half marathon would be our marathon. Training for the half takes about sixteen weeks. We started the second week of June and followed the running schedule Linda gave us, incorporating

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    Topic: How to train for a marathon? Marathon defines any long-distance race. Marathon training is about personal challenge, but should be fun and enjoyable. A marathon will help you discover the strengths you never knew you had. Training for a marathon is important in daily life because running is the easiest sport in the world and testing your body’s limits pushes people to go further and further. There are three way training for a marathon such as maintain proper nutrition, train smart and safe

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    close ever since. So back in the 1960’s there wasn’t fair treatment for women, many women didn’t like that so some went on protest and more. Kate and Katherine had a different plan, they were planning on having Katherine run the Boston Marathon. The Boston Marathon is in many months so they have time to plan. Kate planned on becoming a judge so she can check Katherine into the race, so she knows Katherine made it in. Sexism was a huge thing in the 1960s, all men thought was the women cooked and cleaned

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    Having been a Cross Country and track long distance runner in high school I always had the dream of running and completing a marathon. The perfect example of me succeeding and failing a goal at the same time occurred in March 1990 when I ran the Los Angeles city marathon. When I entered the race, my goal was to finish in 3 ½ hours running 8 minute miles, not completing the race had never crossed my mind. My training had been going fine until approximately six weeks before the race I pulled a groin

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    How Do Runner Train For Marathons? Have you ever ran 26 miles in a day? Because that’s not even the hardest part of running a marathon. It’s the training. Strict eating, exercise, dealing with injuries, and having a positive mindset are all part of it. When training for a marathon, runners have to completely change their lifestyle while preparing. Nutrition and diet are the most important part of training. Obviously eating more fruits and vegetables is a major part. “The runner’s body must be stoked

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    Why Marathon Running Is Good for Your Health If you want a full-body workout, running is one of the simplest and easiest ways to get yourself fit. You can start right away since you don’t need any equipment when you run, just your workout clothes and running shoes. Running is a well-loved workout of several people. In fact, in the United States alone, there are about 65 million people who went running or jogging in 2016. Running is generally good for your body since it does not only help you to lose

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    Marathon is a running event that commemorates the 25-mile run of a Greek soldier from the battlefield near the town of Marathon, Greece, to announce the victory ahead, to the anxious citizens of Athens. Modern day marathon is participated by runners in thousands, that came from all walks of life, different experience level and from different parts of the globe. Some are born to run a marathon, but most just started by taking small stride and training for their first run. I did my first 3 years

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    The Boston Marathon attack was an attack against the American people and our nation as a whole. The emergency response teams from every conceivable organization used their resources to react as quickly as possible. What happened on the morning of April fifteenth will forever live in the memories of the American people and to those who responded quickly to the matter. As much as the city of Boston was prepared for the marathon, nobody could fathom an event like the bombings to take place. The government

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    their victory in the city of marathon. A marathon is long distance race, which is 26.2 miles long. Many people think that 26 miles is impossible to run, but with the right training and eating habits its possible. One thing people should always keep in mind is that mental preparation plays a big role in a successful marathon. Running marathons have great advantages, it 's good for weight loss, healthy, and fun to participate in. A person might want to run a marathon to test their limits or just prove

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    others do want to run marathons for the excitement of a race or to prove to themselves that they can do it. For many reasons, runners are on board to hit the pavement, whether it is for the challenge or for the numerous health benefits that come along with it, including weight loss and fitness. Because of the positive effects of running, the negative aspects of running long distances are sometimes overlooked. Before deciding to just get up one day and start training for a marathon, know that running

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