Tuesday, December 6, 2011
What can I do to prepare for a marathon?
I am 25 years old, the last marathon I did was in 1993. What kind of trainig should I do? Should I change my diet?|||Just do loads of jogging. Start with something comfortable (1 mile?) and build up your distance every day. Eat lots of fruit and vegatables and not too much fatty stuff!|||practice ur endurace..exercise more..make sure ur muscles can take such an intense change|||You have to train more harder.|||start with short runs, and work your way up to the marathon. Drink plenty of liquids,and eat a banana...also stretch before running|||no, i think you should stretch and get plenty of carbs. do not work out before the meet.
How much time can you take off a marathon training scheudle without losing ground?
I have been training for a marathon for the last 9 months. My last long run was 17 miles. I have a foot injury and need to take a few dasy off - will I lose my endurance and progress and if so how long until I start losing it? Will biking help (such different muscle groups) ?|||I'm not sure but if you find out Id be interested as I haven't run for 2 weeks now.
How many cans of energy drink must be used for the marathon?
For a marathon, 24,000 liters of energy drink must be used. An energy drink contains 8 grams energy powder per 100 ml water. The energy drink contains a total of 1.25 kg. How many cans of energy drink must be used for the marathon?|||you only drink it when you feel the need to drink it. stick to water until you feel lack of energy and have a energy drink . i know in some marathons there are people who hand out energy gels and sweets in certain distances.|||Never drink energy drink before a marathon. People have died doing that before.
How can I shed more pounds quickly for marathon?
I am currently training for a marathon. It's not until November, so I am slowly racking up the mileage. What I want to know is how can I lose about 10 to 20 more pounds so I can shave off a little time? I am by no mean fat. I have an athletic build, but I just want to shrink down, so I can get a better time. Any suggestions?|||Lay off the twinkies lard ***
What is the qualifying standard to be seeded at the Chicago Marathon?
I've looked on the marathon website and cannot find what the seeding times are. Do these vary from year to year? I've heard you can be seeded by submitting a half marathon time as well. Anyone know?|||For the chicago marathon, all you have to do is sign up. (if seeding means being able to run it) and they take everything down after six hours, thats all i can think of.|||Well, I believe you have to do a full marathon at lease in 6 hours. A couple of years ago I was seeded at the chicago marathon. I had finished the Los Angeles marathon in 6 hours.
How many cans of energy drink must be used for the marathon?
For a marathon, 24,000 liters of energy drink must be used. An energy drink contains 8 grams energy powder per 100 ml water. The energy drink contains a total of 1.25 kg. How many cans of energy drink must be used for the marathon?|||If the drink contains 1250 grams and there are 8grams/100ml, then you need
1250grams *(100ml)/(8 grams)*(1 liter)/1000ml = 15.625 liters (that is one big drink!).
Then 24000/15.625 = 1536 cans.|||1536
1250grams *(100ml)/(8 grams)*(1 liter)/1000ml = 15.625 liters (that is one big drink!).
Then 24000/15.625 = 1536 cans.|||1536
How do I go about training for a marathon?
I just started seriously exercising 2 months ago... mainly gym treadmill and elliptical but want to start running outside? I realize I may have to take this in increments and it may take up to a year but what is the best training regimen to prepare for a marathon?|||My wife just ran her first half marathon.
Here's her training schedule: http://www.savefile.com/files/1143243|||Go slow so you do not injure yourself.
If you have been training then run 5 to 6 days each week.
What ever distance you have been doing then you can increase that by 25% each month. You need to average 8 miles each day for about 2 months before the marathon. That means some days will be longer since you are recovering 1 day.
Run some 10K races every now and then to stress yourself.
Get with some other runners, it is easier to run long in a group of like minded people.
You can use Higdon or Galloway programs which are very good.|||Check out this web site, it give you a great starting schedule.
Enter your details in the "Smart Coach" and stick to it! Rain or Snow.|||For me personally, it took about 1 1/2 years of training before I had the courage to run marathon.
Running marathon was a dream of mine of many years before I completed my first race. It was a big step, as I never had any extensive experience in distance running. I ran on and off for many years, but never more than 1-3 miles at a time. So, it was a challenge to get from little 3 miles run to 26 miles.
When I decided to start running, I started with treadmill, which was pretty much how I trained for marathon since then. I started with running-jogging and slowly increased over next 6 months until I was comfortable with 6-7 miles of run, with some 9-10 miles run. Over time, I became comfortable with 13-14 miles run with some 16-17 miles. At that time, I ran my first marathon.
My advice for you is to start with mostly treadmill training, which is actually great for beginners, since it help you learn to pace yourself. It is much easier to slowly increase the speed at the touch of a button and learn how to increase the speed over time. After you are comfortable with a certain speed for a significant duration, then try road running.
One thing I did not do much for my training early on was to do some short races. I feel that short races will help you learn the strategy of actual racing condition. Treadmill is great for learn to run, but short races allow you to become a better runner. It helps you on how to run amist all the crowds as well as hazards of the road (potholes and weather and crowd and other dangers of actual running). In addition, crossing the finishing line heps you getting incentive to finish the next and longer race.
Also, run for fun. Don't put so much pressure into running a certain race at the early onset. If you put too much pressure, you might burn out. I would recommend to join a running group - local group or natoinal group. Lots of good websites and books also helps with training. But more importantly, keep the ultimate goal in mind - have fun and complete your first marathon.
Good luck.|||One foot after another.
That is my suggestion. That is how I take my XC races. Just one step at a time. And once you finish that step you will realise that you just may have enough strength to take just one more step. And sooner than you know it, you are done!
Here's her training schedule: http://www.savefile.com/files/1143243|||Go slow so you do not injure yourself.
If you have been training then run 5 to 6 days each week.
What ever distance you have been doing then you can increase that by 25% each month. You need to average 8 miles each day for about 2 months before the marathon. That means some days will be longer since you are recovering 1 day.
Run some 10K races every now and then to stress yourself.
Get with some other runners, it is easier to run long in a group of like minded people.
You can use Higdon or Galloway programs which are very good.|||Check out this web site, it give you a great starting schedule.
Enter your details in the "Smart Coach" and stick to it! Rain or Snow.|||For me personally, it took about 1 1/2 years of training before I had the courage to run marathon.
Running marathon was a dream of mine of many years before I completed my first race. It was a big step, as I never had any extensive experience in distance running. I ran on and off for many years, but never more than 1-3 miles at a time. So, it was a challenge to get from little 3 miles run to 26 miles.
When I decided to start running, I started with treadmill, which was pretty much how I trained for marathon since then. I started with running-jogging and slowly increased over next 6 months until I was comfortable with 6-7 miles of run, with some 9-10 miles run. Over time, I became comfortable with 13-14 miles run with some 16-17 miles. At that time, I ran my first marathon.
My advice for you is to start with mostly treadmill training, which is actually great for beginners, since it help you learn to pace yourself. It is much easier to slowly increase the speed at the touch of a button and learn how to increase the speed over time. After you are comfortable with a certain speed for a significant duration, then try road running.
One thing I did not do much for my training early on was to do some short races. I feel that short races will help you learn the strategy of actual racing condition. Treadmill is great for learn to run, but short races allow you to become a better runner. It helps you on how to run amist all the crowds as well as hazards of the road (potholes and weather and crowd and other dangers of actual running). In addition, crossing the finishing line heps you getting incentive to finish the next and longer race.
Also, run for fun. Don't put so much pressure into running a certain race at the early onset. If you put too much pressure, you might burn out. I would recommend to join a running group - local group or natoinal group. Lots of good websites and books also helps with training. But more importantly, keep the ultimate goal in mind - have fun and complete your first marathon.
Good luck.|||One foot after another.
That is my suggestion. That is how I take my XC races. Just one step at a time. And once you finish that step you will realise that you just may have enough strength to take just one more step. And sooner than you know it, you are done!
Can I realistically survive a marathon on minimal training?
Just completed a half-marathon on Saturday (barely. Had to basically walk the last 4 miles and finished in 2:59. Didn't train for it at all, was asked to run it a few days prior) and got signed up for a full marathon in 4 weeks. As I'm unwilling to back out, is there any training regimen that will at least get me to a place where I can run/walk/run the 26.2 miles (slowly) and survive? I fully understand that I'm going to suffer considerably.|||"I'm unwilling to back out" - I hope you are comfortable with the idea of injury. Perhaps you should have asked this question before signing up for something that you know nothing about, hmm?
During typical marathon training, right now you'd be doing your longest run and preparing to taper off your mileage to recover fully for race day. You have no mileage to taper off, however. There is no training plan that can help you now, minimal training for a marathon would last 3 months - you have 1.
I suggest you use the time you have left to work on your race-day routine. Some light running 3 or 4 days a week, nothing too long, and practice your fueling and hydration strategy during these light workouts - use this time to make sure you can jog and walk with Gatorade and energy bars in your stomach, for example. Also use this time to design and practice your warm up routine, to plan out how much walking you will be doing (rather than going until you are forced to walk, you should incorporate planned walking breaks this time around).
You need to recognize that you are exposing yourself to a very high risk of injury here - not pain and suffering, all marathon runners have that, I mean actual injury. This is not going to be enjoyable, and it might put you in a position where you can't run for month while you heal up. A full marathon is much different than a half, and if you go through with this you will find out just how. I hope you reconsider your position on backing out.|||Completely possible! I trained for a marathon in 2 weeks when I was
15. Finished 74th in 3:34.33. Just don't
Give up!|||Well, if you're willing to walk and don't care about your time there's no reason a healthy person shouldn't be able to go 26 miles.
During typical marathon training, right now you'd be doing your longest run and preparing to taper off your mileage to recover fully for race day. You have no mileage to taper off, however. There is no training plan that can help you now, minimal training for a marathon would last 3 months - you have 1.
I suggest you use the time you have left to work on your race-day routine. Some light running 3 or 4 days a week, nothing too long, and practice your fueling and hydration strategy during these light workouts - use this time to make sure you can jog and walk with Gatorade and energy bars in your stomach, for example. Also use this time to design and practice your warm up routine, to plan out how much walking you will be doing (rather than going until you are forced to walk, you should incorporate planned walking breaks this time around).
You need to recognize that you are exposing yourself to a very high risk of injury here - not pain and suffering, all marathon runners have that, I mean actual injury. This is not going to be enjoyable, and it might put you in a position where you can't run for month while you heal up. A full marathon is much different than a half, and if you go through with this you will find out just how. I hope you reconsider your position on backing out.|||Completely possible! I trained for a marathon in 2 weeks when I was
15. Finished 74th in 3:34.33. Just don't
Give up!|||Well, if you're willing to walk and don't care about your time there's no reason a healthy person shouldn't be able to go 26 miles.
How do i go about training for a marathon but at the same time build muscle?
Im wanting to train for a marathon but also build up more of a physical look then actually getting stronger. Are both of those goals possible and how about do i achieve this goal?|||well if you are going to train for a marathon run everyday and drink allot of water. the day before the marathon eat allot of carbs. its called carbo loading. its to make sure you dont lose any muscle when you run. so when you run your body eats of the fat that you ate before. if you didnt eat enough you might lose muscle.
How does one cross train for a half marathon?
I saw a training schedule for a half marathon and the schedule devoted one day towards cross training. What are some good cross training exercises to help with running?|||when they say cross train they are also giving you the choice of rest. so basically do something that will not put much strain on the body. do not listen to the person who said sprints because sprint work outs should already be in the schedule as interval work. so things to do is go on relaxing bike ride maybe rowing but that might make you bit tired. the main thing to do in those workout schedules is to do the work and rest when it says rest. rest can sometimes be the best thing for a runner. good luck.|||sprints, eliptical, skiing, hiking, spinning, bike rides, weight lifting, yoga. . .your choice!
How many cans of energy drink must be used for the marathon?
For a marathon, 24,000 liters of energy drink must be used. An energy drink contains 8 grams energy powder per 100 ml water. The energy drink contains a total of 1.25 kg. How many cans of energy drink must be used for the marathon?|||24000 L ............ 1mL ............ 100mL ............ (1 x 10^3)g .......... 1.25kg
------------ ...x... ------------- ...x... ------------ ...x... -------------------- ...x... ------------
.....1............(1 x 10^(-3))L...........8g..................鈥?br>
= 375,000,000,000 cans
------------ ...x... ------------- ...x... ------------ ...x... -------------------- ...x... ------------
.....1............(1 x 10^(-3))L...........8g..................鈥?br>
= 375,000,000,000 cans
Where do you sign up for the childrens marathon?
My 11 year old son wants to run the 2011 childrens marathon ( 2 miles i think). Where can he sign up? Thank You!|||This of course depends on WHICH children's marathon. If you have a look on the events website that should have the details, or check the local press nearer the time
Is one month before a marathon too late to change running shoes?
Actually, I have had my current running shoes for 7 months only and they feel fine but I am training for a marathon so I dont know if I should just go ahead and change shoes now just in case. No current problems with the shoes I have now but of course I am worried that they may be worn out by the marathon which is still a month and a half away.|||Not really.
First of all, if you've trained in the same pair of running shoes, they may very well be worn out by the time you get to the Marathon. Thus, if you start using a new pair a month ahead of time, they will be properly broken in by the time Marathon Day arrives.
Remember that old shoes will not have the same foot protection as newer ones. When running 26.2 miles, you NEED that protection!
As a rule, running shoes are generally worn out by the time they reach 500 miles. It is not worth the risk to run a marathon in shoes that are 500 miles old.
By the way, which marathon are you planning to run?
Good luck, and good running!|||If they feel fine right now, I'd keep them, but if you'd feel better with new ones, that's ok too. It's always best to go by feeling.
If you've been tracking your miles, that's a great way to tell how much life your shoes have left. Generally I change mine around upper 300-425 miles, but that depends on the running and person. Most say they should last 250-450 miles. If you're close to the 350-400 range, go ahead and change them.
I'd recommend getting the same shoes again though, just the newest version because you're so far into your training and know they work for you. Now's probably not the best time to experiment with new ones, save that for after your marathon.
Shoes generally break in pretty quick, after one or 2 runs it seems like, so getting new shoes even a couple of weeks before probably won't hurt you. I'd keep running in these until the cushion wears down a little more.|||If you are running distance you should use more than one pair of shoes.
I own several pair and alternate shoes each day.
If you run in one pair until they are worn out, and then go to a new pair you may have problems with your legs and body.
Get another pair and use it along with the pair you are now using.
When one pair needs to be replaced then get another pair.
I don't know any distance runner who doesn't use several pairs of shoes for training.
One month is plenty of time to wear a new pair to be certain they are not going to hurt.
If you are racing in a different pair of shoes than what you train in you should wear them in a few 10Ks or training runs to be sure they will not hurt your feet.|||If you've been running in them that long, you'll need a new pair. Even though they might look fine, they could be broken down internally.
Be sure to break the new ones in with shorter distances and then gradually add greater mileage.
A month and a half is just about right. Have a great marathon!|||If I were you, I would pick up another pair and start breaking them in. As said before, many runners use two pairs and alternate them.
This is a good idea in case something happens to one pair (gets caught in a rainstorm, gets lost, attacked by your dog, etc.), you have another pair ready to go.
So get a new pair and start using them a couple times a week. When it comes to the actual marathon, just go with whichever pair is feeling best that day.
Good luck.|||If your shoes are fine, then don't change them. Although it is a good idea to rotate shoes, a month and a half is pretty soon.
If you decide to change them, get the exact same shoes and alternate between the new pair and the broken in pair...
First of all, if you've trained in the same pair of running shoes, they may very well be worn out by the time you get to the Marathon. Thus, if you start using a new pair a month ahead of time, they will be properly broken in by the time Marathon Day arrives.
Remember that old shoes will not have the same foot protection as newer ones. When running 26.2 miles, you NEED that protection!
As a rule, running shoes are generally worn out by the time they reach 500 miles. It is not worth the risk to run a marathon in shoes that are 500 miles old.
By the way, which marathon are you planning to run?
Good luck, and good running!|||If they feel fine right now, I'd keep them, but if you'd feel better with new ones, that's ok too. It's always best to go by feeling.
If you've been tracking your miles, that's a great way to tell how much life your shoes have left. Generally I change mine around upper 300-425 miles, but that depends on the running and person. Most say they should last 250-450 miles. If you're close to the 350-400 range, go ahead and change them.
I'd recommend getting the same shoes again though, just the newest version because you're so far into your training and know they work for you. Now's probably not the best time to experiment with new ones, save that for after your marathon.
Shoes generally break in pretty quick, after one or 2 runs it seems like, so getting new shoes even a couple of weeks before probably won't hurt you. I'd keep running in these until the cushion wears down a little more.|||If you are running distance you should use more than one pair of shoes.
I own several pair and alternate shoes each day.
If you run in one pair until they are worn out, and then go to a new pair you may have problems with your legs and body.
Get another pair and use it along with the pair you are now using.
When one pair needs to be replaced then get another pair.
I don't know any distance runner who doesn't use several pairs of shoes for training.
One month is plenty of time to wear a new pair to be certain they are not going to hurt.
If you are racing in a different pair of shoes than what you train in you should wear them in a few 10Ks or training runs to be sure they will not hurt your feet.|||If you've been running in them that long, you'll need a new pair. Even though they might look fine, they could be broken down internally.
Be sure to break the new ones in with shorter distances and then gradually add greater mileage.
A month and a half is just about right. Have a great marathon!|||If I were you, I would pick up another pair and start breaking them in. As said before, many runners use two pairs and alternate them.
This is a good idea in case something happens to one pair (gets caught in a rainstorm, gets lost, attacked by your dog, etc.), you have another pair ready to go.
So get a new pair and start using them a couple times a week. When it comes to the actual marathon, just go with whichever pair is feeling best that day.
Good luck.|||If your shoes are fine, then don't change them. Although it is a good idea to rotate shoes, a month and a half is pretty soon.
If you decide to change them, get the exact same shoes and alternate between the new pair and the broken in pair...
What movies would be good for a movie marathon?
I'm turning 15 soon and want to have friends over for a movie marathon. I like romantic comedies and movies based on true stories. any suggestions would be great.|||Have a John Hughes marathon.|||Giving Hands (2009)
true story about Dr. Ben Carson
Forever strong (2008)
based on a true story...|||When Harry met Sally
Love Actually
The Notebook
There's something about Mary
are all really good movies! (:|||Notting Hill
Pretty Woman
When Harry met Sally
Made of Honor
Sleepless in Seattle
You've got mail
My big Fat Greek Wedding
Roman Holiday
It Happened One Night|||Watch Movies : http://www.wmovie.in|||The Big Lebowski
true story about Dr. Ben Carson
Forever strong (2008)
based on a true story...|||When Harry met Sally
Love Actually
The Notebook
There's something about Mary
are all really good movies! (:|||Notting Hill
Pretty Woman
When Harry met Sally
Made of Honor
Sleepless in Seattle
You've got mail
My big Fat Greek Wedding
Roman Holiday
It Happened One Night|||Watch Movies : http://www.wmovie.in|||The Big Lebowski
How many cans of energy drink must be used for the marathon?
For a marathon, 24,000 liters of energy drink must be used. An energy drink contains 8 grams energy powder per 100 ml water. The energy drink contains a total of 1.25 kg. How many cans of energy drink must be used for the marathon?|||Strange question
Thats 2.4 . 10^7 grams of water + 1.92 . 10^6 grams of energy powder.
Total mass is 2.592 . 10^4 kg
Divide by 1.25 to get the number of drinks
Number of drinks = 20736
Thats 2.4 . 10^7 grams of water + 1.92 . 10^6 grams of energy powder.
Total mass is 2.592 . 10^4 kg
Divide by 1.25 to get the number of drinks
Number of drinks = 20736
How many days before a marathon should I not do any activity?
Training for my seventh marathon. Race is on Saturday. I also swim on average 16,000 yards a week (4000 yards 4x a week). Very hard for me to "taper" without getting jittery. Is it okay to go three whole days w/o any formal cardio activity before the marathon? Serious responses only please.|||if the marathon was sat.
dont run on wed/thu
run on friday for a 1-2 mile short run
ps. congrats for you!!!!!!
dont run on wed/thu
run on friday for a 1-2 mile short run
ps. congrats for you!!!!!!
Can I run a half-marathon with only 15 weeks of significant training?
Hello,
I've been running for a few months now and am going to do my first 5k race in a week. I am comfortable running 3-4 miles and have been doing some tempo runs. I am considering training for a half-marathon that is in 15 weeks and am looking for some experienced runners feedback. I have a friend who I run with who has ran a half marathon and she believes I'm capable. I don't want to do anything to over-exert my body or train too quickly. Thanks!|||Yes but be careful. To avoid training injury do not increase your weekly mileage over 10%. To run the half marathon, you need to be able to run 4 to 5 miles daily at speed without wearing down.
On race day, cut back on your speed 30 to 45 seconds a mile. If you are like me, you will be able to run three times your daily training distance at that pace.
If it helps any, I went from running 10k races to running my first marathon with 4 weeks of running 42 miles a week at 10K speed. I don't recommend that anyone else do that but it is possible to get ready for a long race rather quickly.|||What is a few months?
If you are conditioned to your 3-4 mile days you could finish the half with 15 weeks of training.
You need to increase your distances a little.
The rule of thumb is you need to average 1/3 your race distance, that means you could finish the half, but not race it.
Be careful when running longer distance, I would suggest you do a long day of 6 miles or so, and see how you feel.
If you are not too sore then begin to incorporate a day or two each week, along with your usual 3-4 mile days.
After 3 to 4 weeks you can increase your average, along with one or two long days.
The half is "only" 13 miles so you don't need half the training as you would need for the marathon.
A common mistake for beginning runners is to increase their distances too fast, you will feel good, but unless you control your increases you can be injured, which will set you back.
Two weeks before the half do a 10 mile run on your long day, and then taper back to easy days, without any stress work.
The 2 days before the race, warm up, do an easy 10 to 15 minute run and then rest.
In the race go out at a comfortable pace, you will feel good, but don't get caught up in the excitement of the herd and run too fast.
Drink water at every station, even if you are not thirsty, stop and walk to drink don't try to drink while running.
You should do fine.
I've been running for a few months now and am going to do my first 5k race in a week. I am comfortable running 3-4 miles and have been doing some tempo runs. I am considering training for a half-marathon that is in 15 weeks and am looking for some experienced runners feedback. I have a friend who I run with who has ran a half marathon and she believes I'm capable. I don't want to do anything to over-exert my body or train too quickly. Thanks!|||Yes but be careful. To avoid training injury do not increase your weekly mileage over 10%. To run the half marathon, you need to be able to run 4 to 5 miles daily at speed without wearing down.
On race day, cut back on your speed 30 to 45 seconds a mile. If you are like me, you will be able to run three times your daily training distance at that pace.
If it helps any, I went from running 10k races to running my first marathon with 4 weeks of running 42 miles a week at 10K speed. I don't recommend that anyone else do that but it is possible to get ready for a long race rather quickly.|||What is a few months?
If you are conditioned to your 3-4 mile days you could finish the half with 15 weeks of training.
You need to increase your distances a little.
The rule of thumb is you need to average 1/3 your race distance, that means you could finish the half, but not race it.
Be careful when running longer distance, I would suggest you do a long day of 6 miles or so, and see how you feel.
If you are not too sore then begin to incorporate a day or two each week, along with your usual 3-4 mile days.
After 3 to 4 weeks you can increase your average, along with one or two long days.
The half is "only" 13 miles so you don't need half the training as you would need for the marathon.
A common mistake for beginning runners is to increase their distances too fast, you will feel good, but unless you control your increases you can be injured, which will set you back.
Two weeks before the half do a 10 mile run on your long day, and then taper back to easy days, without any stress work.
The 2 days before the race, warm up, do an easy 10 to 15 minute run and then rest.
In the race go out at a comfortable pace, you will feel good, but don't get caught up in the excitement of the herd and run too fast.
Drink water at every station, even if you are not thirsty, stop and walk to drink don't try to drink while running.
You should do fine.
How difficult is it to do the Messier Marathon?
I have an 8 inch Dob which would let me see all of them in good skies. Usually how long does it take to do the Messier Marathon? Is it so fast paced that you spend more time locating than observing? (Probably not).
Also, when is a good time to do it and in what order should i observe each Messier Object?|||I am a very experienced observer, but I have never done a Messier Marathon. Racing against time just doesn't appeal to me. I have observed all the Messier objects at least twice, but each time was over a two year period where I could appreciate each object for itself. The Marathon is more about finding than observing, since there simply is not enough time to do both. You see the object and then immediately move on to the next one. This just has no appeal to me. If you're experienced, the Marathon is not all that difficult, but it's almost essential to have observed all the objects at least once under more leisurely circumstances.|||You need to do some research regarding specifics, but its typically an all night thing. There are 110 objects, some of which are only visible right at sundown, some right at sunrise.
If you had 8 hours of usable darkness, you'd only be able to spend 4 /12 minutes per object - locating and observing.|||No need to do it over a single night, but the window of opportunity is narrow.
Read this blog by Rod Mollise. There's an interesting take on it from March 21, about 3/4 of the way down the page, once you get used to Rod's prose style.
http://uncle-rods.blogspot.com/|||The best time to do a Messier Marathon is New Moon in March. It does take all night, and an 8 inch scope is fine. Messier himself used small telescopes from Paris. I have done 2 marathons using a 10 inch. The toughest part is staying awake and warm all night, as well as finding a dark enough sky. I have done 2 marathons some years back and got 87 objects the first time and 99 the second time.
There is plenty of information on the net as well as some books. The best one is "The Year-Round Messier Marathon Field Guide" by Pennington:
http://www.amazon.com/Year-Round-Messier鈥?/a>
If your scope doesn't have a Telrad finder, then get one as it makes star hopping a whole lot easier:
as I also used these books:
"FINDER CHARTS OF THE MESSIER OBJECTS (2-VOLUMES) Volume 1-M1 through M55; Volume 2-M56 through M110 " by Brent Watson:
http://www.amazon.com/FINDER-MESSIER-OBJ鈥?/a>
A great source for research is SEDS Messier Marathon web page with LOTS of information. I even have a couple of posts there myself.
http://www.seds.org/messier/xtra/maratho鈥?/a>
Also, when is a good time to do it and in what order should i observe each Messier Object?|||I am a very experienced observer, but I have never done a Messier Marathon. Racing against time just doesn't appeal to me. I have observed all the Messier objects at least twice, but each time was over a two year period where I could appreciate each object for itself. The Marathon is more about finding than observing, since there simply is not enough time to do both. You see the object and then immediately move on to the next one. This just has no appeal to me. If you're experienced, the Marathon is not all that difficult, but it's almost essential to have observed all the objects at least once under more leisurely circumstances.|||You need to do some research regarding specifics, but its typically an all night thing. There are 110 objects, some of which are only visible right at sundown, some right at sunrise.
If you had 8 hours of usable darkness, you'd only be able to spend 4 /12 minutes per object - locating and observing.|||No need to do it over a single night, but the window of opportunity is narrow.
Read this blog by Rod Mollise. There's an interesting take on it from March 21, about 3/4 of the way down the page, once you get used to Rod's prose style.
http://uncle-rods.blogspot.com/|||The best time to do a Messier Marathon is New Moon in March. It does take all night, and an 8 inch scope is fine. Messier himself used small telescopes from Paris. I have done 2 marathons using a 10 inch. The toughest part is staying awake and warm all night, as well as finding a dark enough sky. I have done 2 marathons some years back and got 87 objects the first time and 99 the second time.
There is plenty of information on the net as well as some books. The best one is "The Year-Round Messier Marathon Field Guide" by Pennington:
http://www.amazon.com/Year-Round-Messier鈥?/a>
If your scope doesn't have a Telrad finder, then get one as it makes star hopping a whole lot easier:
as I also used these books:
"FINDER CHARTS OF THE MESSIER OBJECTS (2-VOLUMES) Volume 1-M1 through M55; Volume 2-M56 through M110 " by Brent Watson:
http://www.amazon.com/FINDER-MESSIER-OBJ鈥?/a>
A great source for research is SEDS Messier Marathon web page with LOTS of information. I even have a couple of posts there myself.
http://www.seds.org/messier/xtra/maratho鈥?/a>
What would you rather see in a gaming marathon? Kingdom Hearts or Ratchet and Clank?
I'm planning a marathon for over the summer. What would you rather see?|||Kingdom Hearts.
Deff.|||ratchet and Clank|||^^ doesnt know what he is talking about|||I'm already doing Kingdom Hearts. So you do R%26amp;C.|||kingdom hearts|||Kingdom Hearts
best game
Deff.|||ratchet and Clank|||^^ doesnt know what he is talking about|||I'm already doing Kingdom Hearts. So you do R%26amp;C.|||kingdom hearts|||Kingdom Hearts
best game
How many cans of energy drink must be used for the marathon?
For a marathon, 24,000 liters of energy drink must be used. An energy drink contains 8 grams energy powder per 100 ml water. The energy drink contains a total of 1.25 kg. How many cans of energy drink must be used for the marathon?|||1.25kg = 1250g
1250g * 100ml/8g = 15625ml = 15.625L/1 can
24000L * (1 can/15.625L) = 1536 cans
1250g * 100ml/8g = 15625ml = 15.625L/1 can
24000L * (1 can/15.625L) = 1536 cans
How do I begin training for a half marathon?
I am pretty out of shape but I think training to run a marathon may help keep me motivated on my weightloss journey. Can anyone tell me a detailed way to start training?|||Start a regular walking routine. Eventually progress to a run-walk routine and then running. Try to do a minimum of 30-45 minutes per session regardless of pace.
Get fitted for shoes in a running specialty store.
The following resources should help.|||I've always used this program to help me:
http://www.runnersworld.com/cda/smartcoa…
Just do a mile time trial to see what kind of shape you're in and then go from there.
Good luck! :)
Get fitted for shoes in a running specialty store.
The following resources should help.|||I've always used this program to help me:
http://www.runnersworld.com/cda/smartcoa…
Just do a mile time trial to see what kind of shape you're in and then go from there.
Good luck! :)
How do runners eliminate their waste during a marathon?
I heard that runners of a marathon poop their pants. Is this true?|||At the start of each race, Depends adult diapers are given to the runners with their numbers and timing chips.|||Of course that is completely untrue. There are always porta johns at the way stations on longer runs. However, it is pretty darn rare that a runner would have the need to 'go' during a run. Generally dehydration is the issue, and during dehydration, you don't have the need to use the bathroom.
PS the urban legend of this is based on this poor unfortunate guy who got diarrhea during a run. This is NOT the norm and would not be expected, however, it is where the idea that marathoners poop themselves comes from. The photo is a shot of someone who had this problem. http://wtfoodge.com/runner-crapping-pant鈥?/a> BUT again I emphasize this is way out of the ordinary and he most certainly did not intentionally let it go like that.|||ive heard this rumor too. and yes it is very true... sadly
also this website tells about a runner who has had this problem.|||Any liquid is expelled as sweat Marathons are usually 25 miles i don't think you would need to have a bowl movement in that short of time|||most marathon runners are going to finish the race in 4-5 hours. How often do you have to poop in 4 hours?|||LOL!
PS the urban legend of this is based on this poor unfortunate guy who got diarrhea during a run. This is NOT the norm and would not be expected, however, it is where the idea that marathoners poop themselves comes from. The photo is a shot of someone who had this problem. http://wtfoodge.com/runner-crapping-pant鈥?/a> BUT again I emphasize this is way out of the ordinary and he most certainly did not intentionally let it go like that.|||ive heard this rumor too. and yes it is very true... sadly
also this website tells about a runner who has had this problem.|||Any liquid is expelled as sweat Marathons are usually 25 miles i don't think you would need to have a bowl movement in that short of time|||most marathon runners are going to finish the race in 4-5 hours. How often do you have to poop in 4 hours?|||LOL!
How can I win a marathon wearing a high heels?
There's a shoe festival here at my country on November 18.. And there's a marathon but it has a twist,. Participants should wear a high heel shoes.. I'm worried. I saw on youtube about marathons like this. But there's nothing I could use as techniques.|||Practice running in heels. The more you practice the better you will be but be careful OH also wear heels that give you a lot of support this way your less likely to hurt yourself and it makes it easier to run in them|||Get drunk and wear kitten heels, you'll look great.|||I wouldnt run i woud just walk or strut if you in high heels!|||I could carry you on my back and run.|||i gave my man a marathon and let him finish on my pantyhosed legs and heels if it matters....
What is the best food for to build up carbohydrates for Next weeks London marathon?
Ive ran the London Marathon Twice before with good times but haven't broke the 3 hour mark due to hitting the dreaded wall around 22 miles.They say its due to lack of Glycogen at this point so i need to know what foods will provide the best way to beat the wall and store plenty of Glycogen for this point.Serious answers pleaseeeeee!!!|||you want to have low gi carbs about an hour before hand, oats are perfect, this will be slow release to feed your body with carbs during your exercise
and whilst running you want a fast acting carb source to replenish your glycogen levels in your system as soon as possible, something containing dextrose would be ideal. energy drinks specifically tailored for sports such as lucozade will do the trick|||Pasta. Worked great for my track meets.|||pasta|||Chips mate, with mushy peas.|||pasta.|||gatorade and spaghetti dinners|||Sugar|||noodles bread basically anything related to those to|||definitely pasta and Gatorade.|||Here's a great article on the Top 10 Glycogen recovery foods:
http://www.askmen.com/sports/fitness_top鈥?/a>|||BEANS. Pinto and navy beans in particular
lots of fruits as well. also try to lay off the simple carbs and cram in more complex carbs (the nutrient dense ones..ie beans...)
good luck dude! i'm rooting for you!
when you get to that wall, just remember.. it's all mental willpower.
and whilst running you want a fast acting carb source to replenish your glycogen levels in your system as soon as possible, something containing dextrose would be ideal. energy drinks specifically tailored for sports such as lucozade will do the trick|||Pasta. Worked great for my track meets.|||pasta|||Chips mate, with mushy peas.|||pasta.|||gatorade and spaghetti dinners|||Sugar|||noodles bread basically anything related to those to|||definitely pasta and Gatorade.|||Here's a great article on the Top 10 Glycogen recovery foods:
http://www.askmen.com/sports/fitness_top鈥?/a>|||BEANS. Pinto and navy beans in particular
lots of fruits as well. also try to lay off the simple carbs and cram in more complex carbs (the nutrient dense ones..ie beans...)
good luck dude! i'm rooting for you!
when you get to that wall, just remember.. it's all mental willpower.
How many cans of energy drink must be used for the marathon?
For a marathon, 24,000 liters of energy drink must be used. An energy drink contains 8 grams energy powder per 100 ml water. The energy drink contains a total of 1.25 kg. How many cans of energy drink must be used for the marathon?|||Zero. No serious runner uses that stuff.|||The heck with energy drinks if you really wanna win get some coke or meth|||240,000
How do you avoid pooping during a marathon - any tricks that are safe?
Running a marathon on Saturday - trying to figure out what to do to minimize stops|||I've never had to stop for #2 during a marathon. I always ensure that i've visited the porta-potties enough prior to the race. (one or more times, if necessary)
I've heard of some people using immodium but i haven't done that myself.|||Be careful following some of the "advice" on here. Immodium and enemas will cause you to become dehydrated. Just go like you normally would during the day. If you don't eat right before running you shouldn't have problems with that.|||I have never had to stop, and if you are regular, meaning you go about the same time everyday, then running later in the day will not affect your movements.|||Enema or Colonic
I've heard of some people using immodium but i haven't done that myself.|||Be careful following some of the "advice" on here. Immodium and enemas will cause you to become dehydrated. Just go like you normally would during the day. If you don't eat right before running you shouldn't have problems with that.|||I have never had to stop, and if you are regular, meaning you go about the same time everyday, then running later in the day will not affect your movements.|||Enema or Colonic
What is the fastest marathon done by a 14 year old?
I want to know if i'm close to breaking the fastest marathon time by a 14 year old, so what is the fastest time in a marathon by a 14 year old?|||Running a marathon at 14 is not allowed in almost any marathon race, it would be tough finding any 14 year olds who have run marathons.
Is it safe to catch a plane 5 hours after running a full marathon?
I will be running a full marathon at 7 am and will hopefully finish at around 10:45 am. Then I have a 5 hour long plane to catch at 5pm that same day. I wish to know what are the possible risks.|||The biggest problem you are going to have is the 5 hour sitting down afterwards - your legs are likely to seize up and become painful when you try to get off the plane.
Otherwise there are no problems with taking the flight - I have had flights the same day as a marathon.
I would recommend getting well hydrated after the race, and when you cross the finish line, don't sit down, keep walking about, stay on your feet for another hour if you can, and this will help flush all the toxins out of your legs and the gently exercise is good for them.|||Thanks everyone, wish me luck!
|||Soreness the next few days. If you hydrate on the plane, keep moving around, you should be fine. No worries.
YOu're looking to hit 3:45:00? Make it happen! Get that negative split and finish strong.|||Stay fed and hydrated and you should be fine.|||not a problem. just get up and move around during the flight.|||you should be fine, a little stiff from not moving on the plane but fine
Otherwise there are no problems with taking the flight - I have had flights the same day as a marathon.
I would recommend getting well hydrated after the race, and when you cross the finish line, don't sit down, keep walking about, stay on your feet for another hour if you can, and this will help flush all the toxins out of your legs and the gently exercise is good for them.|||Thanks everyone, wish me luck!
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|||Soreness the next few days. If you hydrate on the plane, keep moving around, you should be fine. No worries.
YOu're looking to hit 3:45:00? Make it happen! Get that negative split and finish strong.|||Stay fed and hydrated and you should be fine.|||not a problem. just get up and move around during the flight.|||you should be fine, a little stiff from not moving on the plane but fine
How should I train for a half marathon?
My Dad and I are running a half marathon in mid October. I'm a beginner runner, and he's a moderate runner. I've never run anything more than about a mile at a time. Any tips for training for the race?|||You should be able to reach a standard that will get round a half marathon fairly comfortably by October. The following training schedule should get you round without too many problems.
Build up gradually, and try to run 4 to 5 times a week.
Build your weekly mileage up by about 10% per week.
One of your runs should be long, keep the speed down, if you can't carry out a conversation, you're going too fast.
You should try to build up the long run so that you get several that are over 10 miles, but there's no real need to go over 12. If you can do 12 miles at the end of a full weeks training, then 13.1 miles will be easy after a week or so easing back.
Your other runs should be varying distances from 2 - 3 miles up to about 6 - 8 miles. Again, build up to these distances gradually.
Try to run faster in some of your short runs, to boost your base speed.
Try to mix up the runs, so that you have an easy run, or a rest day, the day after a hard run. Some of your easy runs could be replaced with a swim or cycle ride.
Every few weeks, ease back a bit to allow your body to recover from the extra load that you're putting on it.
Two weeks before the race, start to ease back, but don't stop, just run easier and shorter distances.
Good luck, and I hope this helps.|||Though the book "The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer" goes up to a full marathon, you could readily use it for the half marathon distance:
http://www.amazon.com/Non-Runners-Marath鈥?/a>
It's generally the number one selling marathon training book, and is targeted primarily to first-timers whose primary goal is to finish.
You can also get lots of info and recommendations and ask questions as you need on the boards at Runner's World:
http://forums.runnersworld.com
Bob Glover's "Runner's Handbook" is also the standard resource for all things running for beginners/intermediates:
http://www.amazon.com/Runners-Handbook-B鈥?/a>
Build up gradually, and try to run 4 to 5 times a week.
Build your weekly mileage up by about 10% per week.
One of your runs should be long, keep the speed down, if you can't carry out a conversation, you're going too fast.
You should try to build up the long run so that you get several that are over 10 miles, but there's no real need to go over 12. If you can do 12 miles at the end of a full weeks training, then 13.1 miles will be easy after a week or so easing back.
Your other runs should be varying distances from 2 - 3 miles up to about 6 - 8 miles. Again, build up to these distances gradually.
Try to run faster in some of your short runs, to boost your base speed.
Try to mix up the runs, so that you have an easy run, or a rest day, the day after a hard run. Some of your easy runs could be replaced with a swim or cycle ride.
Every few weeks, ease back a bit to allow your body to recover from the extra load that you're putting on it.
Two weeks before the race, start to ease back, but don't stop, just run easier and shorter distances.
Good luck, and I hope this helps.|||Though the book "The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer" goes up to a full marathon, you could readily use it for the half marathon distance:
http://www.amazon.com/Non-Runners-Marath鈥?/a>
It's generally the number one selling marathon training book, and is targeted primarily to first-timers whose primary goal is to finish.
You can also get lots of info and recommendations and ask questions as you need on the boards at Runner's World:
http://forums.runnersworld.com
Bob Glover's "Runner's Handbook" is also the standard resource for all things running for beginners/intermediates:
http://www.amazon.com/Runners-Handbook-B鈥?/a>
How fast should I finish a half marathon?
OK, I am 13 years old and I participated in the 2009 San Antonio Rock and Roll Half-Marathon. I finished in about 2 and a half hours. Is this good for my age?|||Excellent! Keep going. Stick to it, who knows? I wish I would have started at your age, some people (given, a select few) make a living off of running events.
That goes for golf too. The younger you start the greater your potential in the future.
Do today what others won't... Do tomorrow what others can't.
That goes for golf too. The younger you start the greater your potential in the future.
Do today what others won't... Do tomorrow what others can't.
What is a good walking shoe for marathon?
I am going to be walking a marathon and a half (39.3 miles) next month and I need to find a good pair of shoes. I have a sensitive arch so I would prefer good arch support. Right now I am using Nike Air Max running shoes. They are okay but I need something better!|||http://www.roadrunnersports.com/
they have a section of their site called 'shoe dog', where you can enter your weight, stride type, and what kind of running you do, and it will recommend shoes for you.
Dont use Nike - they make a great basketball shoe but their running shoes are awful. The Asics gels are great, so is New Balance.|||Try New Balance or Adidas.|||Aren't you supposed to run a Marathon?|||Rocksport walking shoes are very good,IMO
they have a section of their site called 'shoe dog', where you can enter your weight, stride type, and what kind of running you do, and it will recommend shoes for you.
Dont use Nike - they make a great basketball shoe but their running shoes are awful. The Asics gels are great, so is New Balance.|||Try New Balance or Adidas.|||Aren't you supposed to run a Marathon?|||Rocksport walking shoes are very good,IMO
What are some birthday party dinner ideas for a 13 year olds movie marathon/sleepover?
Please no pizza we dont want to serve any pizza:) oh and we have a vegitarean so no meat either. The theme is movie marathon and its a sleepover.|||Veggie trays with ranch, mozzarella cheese sticks, potato skins, popcorn, quesadillas, taco bar, an assortment of movie theatre boxes of candy|||1. Tacos and veggie tray with chips and dip
2. Tons of popcorn shrimp
3. Tons of Popcorn chicken
3. Burgers or hot dogs
4. Mac and cheese
5 Chips and salsa or melted cheese
6. pizza
7. chicken fingers
8. mexican pizzas from Taco bell
9.salads
10.spaghetti
Remember to have sides and drinks! Popular sides are chips, popcorn, or cookies. For drinks, try kool aid, lemonade, chocolate milk, or apple cider.
hope this helps|||Chips, Spag bol (with soya perhaps)
Seriously just order pizza it's the quickest thing and you don't have to cook %26amp; happy birthday!|||taco buffet - use beans, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, olives, avocado, salsa, sour cream %26amp; wraps
veggie chili %26amp; cornbread
2. Tons of popcorn shrimp
3. Tons of Popcorn chicken
3. Burgers or hot dogs
4. Mac and cheese
5 Chips and salsa or melted cheese
6. pizza
7. chicken fingers
8. mexican pizzas from Taco bell
9.salads
10.spaghetti
Remember to have sides and drinks! Popular sides are chips, popcorn, or cookies. For drinks, try kool aid, lemonade, chocolate milk, or apple cider.
hope this helps|||Chips, Spag bol (with soya perhaps)
Seriously just order pizza it's the quickest thing and you don't have to cook %26amp; happy birthday!|||taco buffet - use beans, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, olives, avocado, salsa, sour cream %26amp; wraps
veggie chili %26amp; cornbread
Best way to prepare for a half marathon?
I want to prepare for a half marathon, how do I start preparing? Right now I run about 3 miles a day and try to do 3 miles on the elliptical. I'm also trying to shed a few pounds in the process so any advice on what type of foods to eat that are good for weight loss and an overall healthy diet?|||Building mental stamina is essential. It’s one thing to be motivated to begin training. It’s another to stay motivated every day. Staying motivated and developing the proper mindset is key to enjoying training and crossing the finish line with a smile on your face.
Finish time goals, weight loss goals, “just finish” goals…we all have a reason(s) for wanting to run a half marathon. If your only goal is to lose weight, good luck. You’re likely to quit. You are likely to quit just like so many people who join health clubs each year for the same reason only to stop going after seeing little results in little time. You must have the right goals and reasons for running in order to be successful.
Carbohydrates provide the fuel runners need. During half marathon training, 65% of your total calories should come from carbohydrates, particularly complex carbohydrates. 10% should come from protein (you need 0.5 to .07 grams per pound of your body weight each day). 20-25% of your total calories should come from unsaturated fats. Be sure to get the nutrition you need to keep you strong and allow for adequate recovery.
Obviously, it is important to run for half marathon training, but recovery is equally important. You should not run every day. Your body needs to rest between runs so it can recover from one run to the next, getting stronger between each run. Nutrition and eating the right foods at the right time also play a vital role in recovery. Take recovery days equally as serious as your running days.
Hydration:
On runs of an hour or more, carry fluids with you and consume 6-8 oz. every 20 minutes. During pre-training and marathon training, weigh yourself before and after each run and get your body weight back to the weight it was before the run by drinking water or sports drink within the first hours after the run.
RoadID Avoiding Injury:
Use your non-running days to rest and recover. Ice down any soreness, particularly in knees or shins (most common) four times per day for 15-20 minutes. Injuries often sneak up without warning. Doing all the right things right will minimize your chances of injury.
Pre-Training:
Before you begin half marathon training, you should be able to run for at least 30 minutes without stopping. Distance is not important right now. You just need to get your body used to running.
Combinations of run/walks are great to use during pre-training because they ease your body into the exercise and minimizes the chance of experiencing a running injury.
It’s also a good idea at this point to go ahead and select a half marathon and get signed up!
Training:
Your mileage should gradually increase each week. As a general rule, total weekly mileage should not increase by more than 10% from week-to-week. Completing a run of 10-12 miles about three weeks before the race will be enough to prepare you for the finish. You should then taper off in the final weeks leading up to the half marathon to allow your body to recover from training and so you will be strong on the big day.
Finish time goals, weight loss goals, “just finish” goals…we all have a reason(s) for wanting to run a half marathon. If your only goal is to lose weight, good luck. You’re likely to quit. You are likely to quit just like so many people who join health clubs each year for the same reason only to stop going after seeing little results in little time. You must have the right goals and reasons for running in order to be successful.
Carbohydrates provide the fuel runners need. During half marathon training, 65% of your total calories should come from carbohydrates, particularly complex carbohydrates. 10% should come from protein (you need 0.5 to .07 grams per pound of your body weight each day). 20-25% of your total calories should come from unsaturated fats. Be sure to get the nutrition you need to keep you strong and allow for adequate recovery.
Obviously, it is important to run for half marathon training, but recovery is equally important. You should not run every day. Your body needs to rest between runs so it can recover from one run to the next, getting stronger between each run. Nutrition and eating the right foods at the right time also play a vital role in recovery. Take recovery days equally as serious as your running days.
Hydration:
On runs of an hour or more, carry fluids with you and consume 6-8 oz. every 20 minutes. During pre-training and marathon training, weigh yourself before and after each run and get your body weight back to the weight it was before the run by drinking water or sports drink within the first hours after the run.
RoadID Avoiding Injury:
Use your non-running days to rest and recover. Ice down any soreness, particularly in knees or shins (most common) four times per day for 15-20 minutes. Injuries often sneak up without warning. Doing all the right things right will minimize your chances of injury.
Pre-Training:
Before you begin half marathon training, you should be able to run for at least 30 minutes without stopping. Distance is not important right now. You just need to get your body used to running.
Combinations of run/walks are great to use during pre-training because they ease your body into the exercise and minimizes the chance of experiencing a running injury.
It’s also a good idea at this point to go ahead and select a half marathon and get signed up!
Training:
Your mileage should gradually increase each week. As a general rule, total weekly mileage should not increase by more than 10% from week-to-week. Completing a run of 10-12 miles about three weeks before the race will be enough to prepare you for the finish. You should then taper off in the final weeks leading up to the half marathon to allow your body to recover from training and so you will be strong on the big day.
What is qualifying time in the Boston Marathon for an 18 year-old male?
I am thinking of running the marathon, and just want a little more information on it.|||3:10.59|||3 Hours 10 Minutes
What are the fastest marathon courses in America?
It seems like the NYC Marathon times come up slow, maybe due to the difficult course, weather %26amp; overall large mess of people. So which annual marathons produce the best times for the average runner?|||Utah has a marathon that is mostly down hill and many set p.r. on this course.|||The following courses are generally regarded as the fastest:
California International Marathon, Chicago, St. George (Utah), Steamtown (Pennsylvania), and Las Vegas
California International Marathon, Chicago, St. George (Utah), Steamtown (Pennsylvania), and Las Vegas
What daily percentage of carbs should I be eating while training for a marathon?
I'm a 29 year old female and I'm 5 months out from my marathon. I'm running about 10 - 15 miles a week now, but will be doing at least 25 miles by next month. I'd just like to know what my daily percentage of carbs should be.
Thanks.|||A runners diet is.
2/3 carbs 1/3 protein.
And ofcourse your daily veggies and fruits.|||60% for MAX results.
Thanks.|||A runners diet is.
2/3 carbs 1/3 protein.
And ofcourse your daily veggies and fruits.|||60% for MAX results.
How is it known for sure that the Athenians won the battle of Marathon?
What evidence is there? I keep reading information about the battle of marathon but can't find sources that explain how people got that information.|||You can't know for sure that anything happened unless you witnessed it; and even then your eyes might have deceived you. Don't ask for absolute certainty - it's like perfect love. You never get it.
On the other hand there is enough indirect evidence to make the happenings at Marathon a fair bet to be accurately reported. The grave of the Athenian dead on the battlefield still exists and is marked by a modern memorial. Contemporary accounts, some full, some mere mentions, agree on almost every detail of what happened. The Persians never claimed either that the battle did not happen or that they won.
Unless there was a massive conspiracy involving thousands of people and two hostile ethnic groups to mislead future historians, the simplest and best explanation is that the battle happened as reported. The alternative involves a startlingly high level of improbability, whereas that a battle actually happened and that the winners won is reasonably probable.
As so often, Occam's razor applies.|||How do you mean what evidence, if you mean was there a war correspondent. No but we do have the Historian Herodotus, and he spoke to people involved in the battle and wrote the History down. Also the very fact that Athens survived and then won the Battle of Salamis, which ensured the defeat of the Persians, is fairly substantial evidence in its own right. That the Persians didn't succeed in conquering Athens is there recorded by others as well as Herodotus.
So if you are wanting to read the original source document get hold of a copy of Herodotus.
http://classics.mit.edu/Herodotus/histor鈥?/a>|||It's kind of a general truism that the victors are the ones who write the history. The losers are too busy licking their wounds or being dead. I realize this sounds kind of flippant, but there it is.
I imagine, though, that there may be a Persian version. Try the 'net...|||Didn't one of the survivors run back to a village and break the news to the people, dying shortly after of exhaustion? That's how the marathon was born.|||Because Greek primary sources say so,and as the Persians didn't conquer Greece (no need to invade again 10 years later if they had),it seems reasonable to accept their word for it.|||People run the marathon and have been doing so for a century or so. No point celebrating sth that didn't happen don't you think?|||Because Athens continued to exist and the Persians didn't subjugate Greece.
On the other hand there is enough indirect evidence to make the happenings at Marathon a fair bet to be accurately reported. The grave of the Athenian dead on the battlefield still exists and is marked by a modern memorial. Contemporary accounts, some full, some mere mentions, agree on almost every detail of what happened. The Persians never claimed either that the battle did not happen or that they won.
Unless there was a massive conspiracy involving thousands of people and two hostile ethnic groups to mislead future historians, the simplest and best explanation is that the battle happened as reported. The alternative involves a startlingly high level of improbability, whereas that a battle actually happened and that the winners won is reasonably probable.
As so often, Occam's razor applies.|||How do you mean what evidence, if you mean was there a war correspondent. No but we do have the Historian Herodotus, and he spoke to people involved in the battle and wrote the History down. Also the very fact that Athens survived and then won the Battle of Salamis, which ensured the defeat of the Persians, is fairly substantial evidence in its own right. That the Persians didn't succeed in conquering Athens is there recorded by others as well as Herodotus.
So if you are wanting to read the original source document get hold of a copy of Herodotus.
http://classics.mit.edu/Herodotus/histor鈥?/a>|||It's kind of a general truism that the victors are the ones who write the history. The losers are too busy licking their wounds or being dead. I realize this sounds kind of flippant, but there it is.
I imagine, though, that there may be a Persian version. Try the 'net...|||Didn't one of the survivors run back to a village and break the news to the people, dying shortly after of exhaustion? That's how the marathon was born.|||Because Greek primary sources say so,and as the Persians didn't conquer Greece (no need to invade again 10 years later if they had),it seems reasonable to accept their word for it.|||People run the marathon and have been doing so for a century or so. No point celebrating sth that didn't happen don't you think?|||Because Athens continued to exist and the Persians didn't subjugate Greece.
What do you do in the weeks after a half marathon?
I'm training for a half marathon that's in January and I'm just wondering what you're supposed to do after the half marathon is over. Do you just keep up with your running workouts? If so, how far are you supposed to run and how often?|||You should give your body a couple days of rest. Then start back doing light runs. How far you go from there will depend on when your next race is :)|||huh? Are you asking if you're asking if you're suppose to keep running.
how often and far after it's over I guess is what your saying, You can run as often as you want and as far as you want. What ever you think fits you.
how often and far after it's over I guess is what your saying, You can run as often as you want and as far as you want. What ever you think fits you.
How long would it take for the average person to train for a marathon?
I do very little exercise and want to compete and finish a marathon (42 km 26 miles) it is on 6 months time. How realistic is this and how vigourously and often would I have to train|||If you are not going to run hard for the entire race it is possible to finish a marathon with 6 months of training.
You should begin running, at least 5 to 6 days each week.
You should also realize your goal is to finish and not race the distance so walking is permitted.
You should begin running, at least 5 to 6 days each week.
You should also realize your goal is to finish and not race the distance so walking is permitted.
What are some birthday party dinner ideas for a 13 year olds movie marathon/sleepover?
Please no pizza we dont want to serve any pizza:) oh and we have a vegitarean so no meat either. The theme is movie marathon and its a sleepover.|||Skating is one of the chilly 15th birthday party ideas. As the mercury is dipping down, get out and have some fun! Contact your local skating rink or you can also plan this party on the driveway of your home. The food for the party can include stuff like hotdogs, nachos, hot chocolate, etc. For favors you can give colored scarves.
DVD Party: You could really go overboard with a DVD party by setting up your whole house to look like a movie theatre. Make snack trays out of old cardboard boxes, and serve your guests popcorn, choc-dipped ice creams, and a box of jaffas to eat during the movie.
Music Party: At 13, popular music is probably a big part of your child鈥檚 life, and it鈥檚 a great theme for both boys and girls. Invitations could be written on blank CD鈥檚 using a permanent marker, or better still, make a digital slide show using your child鈥檚 favourite music and video clips.
DVD Party: You could really go overboard with a DVD party by setting up your whole house to look like a movie theatre. Make snack trays out of old cardboard boxes, and serve your guests popcorn, choc-dipped ice creams, and a box of jaffas to eat during the movie.
Music Party: At 13, popular music is probably a big part of your child鈥檚 life, and it鈥檚 a great theme for both boys and girls. Invitations could be written on blank CD鈥檚 using a permanent marker, or better still, make a digital slide show using your child鈥檚 favourite music and video clips.
What training should I do to run a 26 mile marathon?
At the moment I am running 10km/6.2 miles in one hour. I started 3 weeks ago. The marathon in on 26 October so that gives me 16 weeks to train and prepare. I am wondering what training I should do, what foods I should eat and avoid, what are the best trainers to wear, and what distance I should aim to cover each week leading up to the marathon?|||To start with, go check out www.runnersworld.com
They have programs for runners at every level, plus a ton of articles to help teach you things you need to know. Try to find a program that fits your time line and abilities, and take the time to read the articles to learn more about marathon running.
16 weeks will be cutting it close, but you can do it, I ran my first marathon this spring with only 4 months. The basic requirements for finishing a marathon are a speed day, a middle distance day, and a long day every week, with the long days gradually increasing till around 2 weeks before the marathon. The final long day should be 20+ miles (mine was only 18, I wish I'd gotten out to 22). You can add more days into your week, but these three seem to be the minimum requirements that everyone goes by.
If you really plan to do this, stay focused and don't skip workouts, be dedicated. I let the weather get the best of me early in the year and was under trained for my marathon.
Everyone will tell you about hitting "the wall", but that doesn't seem to be a huge issue for most inexperienced marathon runners. You can avoid that energy drop off that happens around mile 15-20 simply by refueling as you go, eating energy gels, fruit, etc. The real issue I saw was that for someone who's not used to consistently high mileage weeks, 26 miles beats up your muscles and joints a lot. If you take a training program seriously and get your body accustomed to the stress you're going to put on it though, this won't be an issue.
As for shoes, go to an athletic store and look around, try some on and see what you like. You may even want to see if they'll do a free fitting just to be sure you don't have any unusual conditions that would require specific shoes. I like New Balance or ASICS brand running shoes. Everyone on here talks trash about Nike running shoes, but I've owned many good pair of Nike training shoes and loved them, but they tend to cost more.
For food, just eat a balanced diet. Make sure you get enough calories for the miles you're running, and enough fruits and veggies to keep you healthy and give you tons of vitamins. Avoid the stuff we all should avoid (trans and saturated fats, processed sugars, etc.). Also, don't drink alcohol in excess (a beer every now and then won't kill you though).
Good luck with your first marathon.|||Hi bud,
It is VERY important that you do a "Dry run" full marathon just before you do the real thing (Use a tread mill)
This will give you an idea of what to expect physically
A lot of first time marathon runners "Drop out" at the 16,17,18 Mile mark because they are not expecting it and have not trained hard enough.
Eat a LOT of high protein foods like Tuna fish. Avoid processed JUNK food while you are training.
Asics are good trainers and a lot of top runners will recommend them.
On the day of the run make sure you are fully hydrated.. Avoid ANY alcohol for days before the run, Take on plenty of slow release energy foods like Bananas and oranges just before the run (Well about 90 minutes before)
Make sure you grab water on the run as it takes about 45 Minutes to rehydrate your body if you are dehydrated.
Hope this helps and good luck on the run.|||I would recommend watching Nova's special on marathon running taking couch potatoes and making them marathon runners. Look at the training schedule for tips and run long once a week. It's best to prepare before your marathon and run a ten miler and half marathon so you know your well prepared for your event.
You don't need to run 26 miles before your marathon however I do suggest getting up to 17 miles and doing some double workouts such as 6 miles in the morning and 6 miles in the afternoon. Also try pool running especially when your muscles are sore and resistance training since your muscles will take a lot of pounding and need to be strong.
Carbs are the choice of runners just add an extra portion to your plate such as pasta, rice or sweet potatoes, etc
For shoes try to have at least two pair so you can alternate the shoes every other day. Go with shoes that feel comfortable for you - check out Holabird sports for good pricing via the Internet. Good luck!|||If you just took up running, you're likely going after a marathon too soon. It's usually recommended you train for at least a year before beginning marathon training.
You should get fitted for shoes in a running specialty shop based on your individual needs.
You're going to have to figure out food in training, but carbs and protein will be key.
You're mainly going to want to build up your (once weekly) long runs leading up to the marathon. For your first, you'll likely top out in the 18-22 mile range for your longest. Going beyond that is actually a bad thing and can wear you down too much for the real deal. You mainly need to get used to putting in that much time on your feet at once -- you don't need to do it at your race day pace.
But if you just started running 3 weeks ago, I think you're trying to head towards a marathon too rapidly and are asking for trouble. Be fully prepared to handle it as a run-walk and have your primary goal of completion -- hopepfully without injury.
Regardless, some helpful, well-known resources are below:|||run 15 miles (at least most likely more) a day tempo|||The marathon is a very hard race to run. Your question can't be answered in just a few paragraphs. Go buy a couple books and readreadread|||Quick answer.
I would aim to increase mileage by a mile a week.
Do not concern yourself with times...that will come.
Keep drink at hand and drink it every 3 miles.
If you feel good go further if you feel bad stop.
Listening to your body will do more positive things than a chart with so called goals.
Your times will get quicker and quicker.
If you are running a lot..eat what you like.
On longer runs get into the habit of eating slow release carbs.
Shoes.getting the right one is a must.
You will need to consider gait and weight.
If you are a big runner(like me, you will find specialist running shops fairly useless)
Took me 3 years to get the right type of shoe.
I only use New Balance but then I'm a fat fella.
Good luck and don't look back.
They have programs for runners at every level, plus a ton of articles to help teach you things you need to know. Try to find a program that fits your time line and abilities, and take the time to read the articles to learn more about marathon running.
16 weeks will be cutting it close, but you can do it, I ran my first marathon this spring with only 4 months. The basic requirements for finishing a marathon are a speed day, a middle distance day, and a long day every week, with the long days gradually increasing till around 2 weeks before the marathon. The final long day should be 20+ miles (mine was only 18, I wish I'd gotten out to 22). You can add more days into your week, but these three seem to be the minimum requirements that everyone goes by.
If you really plan to do this, stay focused and don't skip workouts, be dedicated. I let the weather get the best of me early in the year and was under trained for my marathon.
Everyone will tell you about hitting "the wall", but that doesn't seem to be a huge issue for most inexperienced marathon runners. You can avoid that energy drop off that happens around mile 15-20 simply by refueling as you go, eating energy gels, fruit, etc. The real issue I saw was that for someone who's not used to consistently high mileage weeks, 26 miles beats up your muscles and joints a lot. If you take a training program seriously and get your body accustomed to the stress you're going to put on it though, this won't be an issue.
As for shoes, go to an athletic store and look around, try some on and see what you like. You may even want to see if they'll do a free fitting just to be sure you don't have any unusual conditions that would require specific shoes. I like New Balance or ASICS brand running shoes. Everyone on here talks trash about Nike running shoes, but I've owned many good pair of Nike training shoes and loved them, but they tend to cost more.
For food, just eat a balanced diet. Make sure you get enough calories for the miles you're running, and enough fruits and veggies to keep you healthy and give you tons of vitamins. Avoid the stuff we all should avoid (trans and saturated fats, processed sugars, etc.). Also, don't drink alcohol in excess (a beer every now and then won't kill you though).
Good luck with your first marathon.|||Hi bud,
It is VERY important that you do a "Dry run" full marathon just before you do the real thing (Use a tread mill)
This will give you an idea of what to expect physically
A lot of first time marathon runners "Drop out" at the 16,17,18 Mile mark because they are not expecting it and have not trained hard enough.
Eat a LOT of high protein foods like Tuna fish. Avoid processed JUNK food while you are training.
Asics are good trainers and a lot of top runners will recommend them.
On the day of the run make sure you are fully hydrated.. Avoid ANY alcohol for days before the run, Take on plenty of slow release energy foods like Bananas and oranges just before the run (Well about 90 minutes before)
Make sure you grab water on the run as it takes about 45 Minutes to rehydrate your body if you are dehydrated.
Hope this helps and good luck on the run.|||I would recommend watching Nova's special on marathon running taking couch potatoes and making them marathon runners. Look at the training schedule for tips and run long once a week. It's best to prepare before your marathon and run a ten miler and half marathon so you know your well prepared for your event.
You don't need to run 26 miles before your marathon however I do suggest getting up to 17 miles and doing some double workouts such as 6 miles in the morning and 6 miles in the afternoon. Also try pool running especially when your muscles are sore and resistance training since your muscles will take a lot of pounding and need to be strong.
Carbs are the choice of runners just add an extra portion to your plate such as pasta, rice or sweet potatoes, etc
For shoes try to have at least two pair so you can alternate the shoes every other day. Go with shoes that feel comfortable for you - check out Holabird sports for good pricing via the Internet. Good luck!|||If you just took up running, you're likely going after a marathon too soon. It's usually recommended you train for at least a year before beginning marathon training.
You should get fitted for shoes in a running specialty shop based on your individual needs.
You're going to have to figure out food in training, but carbs and protein will be key.
You're mainly going to want to build up your (once weekly) long runs leading up to the marathon. For your first, you'll likely top out in the 18-22 mile range for your longest. Going beyond that is actually a bad thing and can wear you down too much for the real deal. You mainly need to get used to putting in that much time on your feet at once -- you don't need to do it at your race day pace.
But if you just started running 3 weeks ago, I think you're trying to head towards a marathon too rapidly and are asking for trouble. Be fully prepared to handle it as a run-walk and have your primary goal of completion -- hopepfully without injury.
Regardless, some helpful, well-known resources are below:|||run 15 miles (at least most likely more) a day tempo|||The marathon is a very hard race to run. Your question can't be answered in just a few paragraphs. Go buy a couple books and readreadread|||Quick answer.
I would aim to increase mileage by a mile a week.
Do not concern yourself with times...that will come.
Keep drink at hand and drink it every 3 miles.
If you feel good go further if you feel bad stop.
Listening to your body will do more positive things than a chart with so called goals.
Your times will get quicker and quicker.
If you are running a lot..eat what you like.
On longer runs get into the habit of eating slow release carbs.
Shoes.getting the right one is a must.
You will need to consider gait and weight.
If you are a big runner(like me, you will find specialist running shops fairly useless)
Took me 3 years to get the right type of shoe.
I only use New Balance but then I'm a fat fella.
Good luck and don't look back.
What are some good movies for a marathon?
Planning a movie marathon with my boy (hehe) and I'd like to know some options or recomendations of suspense, horror, comedy, or anything except chick flicks or sci-fi. More recent stuff would be nice, like at least 1980 and up (he doesn't like oldies).Thanks!|||Orphan was the scariest, most shocking, most sick, and most twisted movie i have ever seen, it is worth watching
I also recommend:
Murderer-A Chinese Horror Movie not very well known in the United States and is a lot like "Orphan"
The Uninvited-American Version of "A Tale of Two Sisters"
American Psycho-Very good movie
Shutter Island
R Point-Korean Horror Movie
A Tale of Two Sisters
Silent Hill-Good Movie
All of these movies listed above got a shocking and sometimes scary twist at the end|||A good horror marathon:
Night of the Creeps
Night of the Demons
My Bloody Valentine (2009 version)
Sorority Row
Zombieland|||House on Haunted Hill (1990 version)
Paranormal Activity
Land of the Dead (FUNNY!)
Shaun of the Dead (FUNNIER!!!)
I also recommend:
Murderer-A Chinese Horror Movie not very well known in the United States and is a lot like "Orphan"
The Uninvited-American Version of "A Tale of Two Sisters"
American Psycho-Very good movie
Shutter Island
R Point-Korean Horror Movie
A Tale of Two Sisters
Silent Hill-Good Movie
All of these movies listed above got a shocking and sometimes scary twist at the end|||A good horror marathon:
Night of the Creeps
Night of the Demons
My Bloody Valentine (2009 version)
Sorority Row
Zombieland|||House on Haunted Hill (1990 version)
Paranormal Activity
Land of the Dead (FUNNY!)
Shaun of the Dead (FUNNIER!!!)
How can I train for a half marathon?
I've picked a marathon 1 year away. I'm not in very good shape, but this is something that I really want to do. Any tips or ideas to get me started?|||Yes! I'm glad to hear that you want to do this, motivation is the most important part =). I went through the exact same thing 4 years ago and I went from a terrible runner to... a pretty good runner. There are lots of things you will learn along the way- I would suggest subscribing to runners world magazine and maybe checking out your local bookstore for some more advice. Way too much to cover to answer you briefly.
Some tips to get started though would be to make sure you enjoy it. You need make sure that it's not a chore but a reward. Don't be too critical of yourself when you are starting, but always keep in mind why you are training. I'd suggest buying a small mp3 player and an armband. Having some music is key. In addition, make sure your clothes are comfortable, fit right, and you have relatively new shoes (less than a year). Find a place to run that you enjoy, either the mountains, a park, some quiet streets, find a few running courses that you feel comfortable with. Oh- and if you don't feel like running, then don't. Theres nothing worse when you are starting out then forcing yourself to do it and then quitting halfway because you were too tired or your day was stressful. Make sure that you finish what you start.
Good luck!
Some tips to get started though would be to make sure you enjoy it. You need make sure that it's not a chore but a reward. Don't be too critical of yourself when you are starting, but always keep in mind why you are training. I'd suggest buying a small mp3 player and an armband. Having some music is key. In addition, make sure your clothes are comfortable, fit right, and you have relatively new shoes (less than a year). Find a place to run that you enjoy, either the mountains, a park, some quiet streets, find a few running courses that you feel comfortable with. Oh- and if you don't feel like running, then don't. Theres nothing worse when you are starting out then forcing yourself to do it and then quitting halfway because you were too tired or your day was stressful. Make sure that you finish what you start.
Good luck!
What is the best way to ensure a PB in 12km race 3 weeks after completing a marathon?
I am planning on completing a Marathon in a couple of months and had my heart set on a PB in a 12 km race which is 3 weeks later. I want to know how to train / recover during those 3 weeks to ensure a speedy 12km. I am currently following a Marathon training plan which includes one speedwork session a week (varied) but otherwise predominately endurance runs.|||You are asking for a lot :)
Are there going to be downhill portions in the marathon? If so, train for them. Uphill climbs are actually less taxing (from a recovery standpoint) on the body than running on level ground. Downhill running is very stressful on the body.
Walk at least 800 meters or better yet 1 mile immediately after you cross the marathon finish line. Much of the normally ensuing stiffness and soreness can be reduced by doing this. Head off to take a warm but not hot shower or bath. Begin icing your legs.
For the next four days walk one hour in the morning and one hour in the evening. Continue to ice your legs several times a day. Swimming and stationary cycling will also move blood through your muscles to repair damage while maintaining fitness. Find a massage therapist and get massages every other day. If you lack the funds learn self-massage or recruit a friend.
On the fifth day begin a running schedule that mimics what you did the week before the marathon - controlled, slow medium distance running 4-6 miles. Continue to ice your legs and receive massage.
No speed work during the entire three weeks. Sorry. If you feel the need for speed try running at just faster than marathon pace during half of one or two of your 6 mile runs two weeks after your marathon.
A good diet is particularly important for healing. Back off your training the moment soreness becomes pain.|||You're really setting yourself up for pain/suffering/injury. After my first M I was totally careful for weeks, and still managed to injure a hamstring (which took months to get over). You can't rest/recover and train at the same time.
SO ONE OF YOUR GOALS IS UNREALISTIC. Chances are, before long, you'll do something that may interrupt your M and 12k. i HOPE NOT, but you're settting yourself up for anguish.
IF your first love is the M, then concentrate on that and find another 12K later on, which is what I recommend. My experience is that after the M, and after my hamstring healed, I began doing speedwork and set PR at every distance I ran. But that was with plenty of recovery time after the M.
Ideally, you would concentrate on the M, finish and bask in the glory of having done that, then rest and recover a few weeks, then EASE into some speedwork.
But good luck whatever you do....|||...maybe hire a professional trainer...
Are there going to be downhill portions in the marathon? If so, train for them. Uphill climbs are actually less taxing (from a recovery standpoint) on the body than running on level ground. Downhill running is very stressful on the body.
Walk at least 800 meters or better yet 1 mile immediately after you cross the marathon finish line. Much of the normally ensuing stiffness and soreness can be reduced by doing this. Head off to take a warm but not hot shower or bath. Begin icing your legs.
For the next four days walk one hour in the morning and one hour in the evening. Continue to ice your legs several times a day. Swimming and stationary cycling will also move blood through your muscles to repair damage while maintaining fitness. Find a massage therapist and get massages every other day. If you lack the funds learn self-massage or recruit a friend.
On the fifth day begin a running schedule that mimics what you did the week before the marathon - controlled, slow medium distance running 4-6 miles. Continue to ice your legs and receive massage.
No speed work during the entire three weeks. Sorry. If you feel the need for speed try running at just faster than marathon pace during half of one or two of your 6 mile runs two weeks after your marathon.
A good diet is particularly important for healing. Back off your training the moment soreness becomes pain.|||You're really setting yourself up for pain/suffering/injury. After my first M I was totally careful for weeks, and still managed to injure a hamstring (which took months to get over). You can't rest/recover and train at the same time.
SO ONE OF YOUR GOALS IS UNREALISTIC. Chances are, before long, you'll do something that may interrupt your M and 12k. i HOPE NOT, but you're settting yourself up for anguish.
IF your first love is the M, then concentrate on that and find another 12K later on, which is what I recommend. My experience is that after the M, and after my hamstring healed, I began doing speedwork and set PR at every distance I ran. But that was with plenty of recovery time after the M.
Ideally, you would concentrate on the M, finish and bask in the glory of having done that, then rest and recover a few weeks, then EASE into some speedwork.
But good luck whatever you do....|||...maybe hire a professional trainer...
How is it known for sure that the Athenians won the battle of Marathon?
What evidence is there? I keep reading information about the battle of marathon but can't find sources that explain how people got that information.|||I KNEW IT!!!
These evil and sneaky Greeks are trying to convince the world the past 2500 years that they won, while in fact they lost to the Persians.
You see what really happened that day was that after the Persians completely and utterly destroyed the Athenian Army they congratulated themselves on a job well done, they went back home leaving about 7000 men dead, to the 192 Athenians and 11 Plataeans.
So after they left these lying Athenians claimed that they won, see, but since they were no Persians around the truth was never told, until now. Of course the Persians, gentlemen, as they were never contested the Athenian lie, but instead they build and other bigger army and went to invade Greece again.
The truth is coming out see...|||It is reported that the Athenians of that time received this news from Pheidippides, an Athenian soldier/messenger who ran the forty kilometres from the battle site to Athens with the news. This unfortunate young man then dropped dead. Before the battle he had also run from Athens to Sparta (240 kilometres) to ask for support.
The Olympic Marathon is based on his Marathon/Athens feat, and the Spartathlon is run each year from Athens to Sparta to commemorate his run. The poet Robert Browning wrote a poem describing the run of Pheidippides from Marathon to Athens.
There are also accounts about the run from Marathon which attribute this feat to Thersippus.|||That knowledge was brought down to us by word of mouth, so that you can come today and contest its existence and its truth.
Kimon gave you a humorous approach to the fact, while S.P.M. gave you the full historic version. You can choose your pick.
If your problem was where to look, so you can find information about it, have a brief look on the link below
These evil and sneaky Greeks are trying to convince the world the past 2500 years that they won, while in fact they lost to the Persians.
You see what really happened that day was that after the Persians completely and utterly destroyed the Athenian Army they congratulated themselves on a job well done, they went back home leaving about 7000 men dead, to the 192 Athenians and 11 Plataeans.
So after they left these lying Athenians claimed that they won, see, but since they were no Persians around the truth was never told, until now. Of course the Persians, gentlemen, as they were never contested the Athenian lie, but instead they build and other bigger army and went to invade Greece again.
The truth is coming out see...|||It is reported that the Athenians of that time received this news from Pheidippides, an Athenian soldier/messenger who ran the forty kilometres from the battle site to Athens with the news. This unfortunate young man then dropped dead. Before the battle he had also run from Athens to Sparta (240 kilometres) to ask for support.
The Olympic Marathon is based on his Marathon/Athens feat, and the Spartathlon is run each year from Athens to Sparta to commemorate his run. The poet Robert Browning wrote a poem describing the run of Pheidippides from Marathon to Athens.
There are also accounts about the run from Marathon which attribute this feat to Thersippus.|||That knowledge was brought down to us by word of mouth, so that you can come today and contest its existence and its truth.
Kimon gave you a humorous approach to the fact, while S.P.M. gave you the full historic version. You can choose your pick.
If your problem was where to look, so you can find information about it, have a brief look on the link below
Friday, December 2, 2011
What is a good way for a beginner to train for a half marathon?
I'm thinking about running a half-marathon in or around Pheonix this January. The longest distance I have ever competitively run was 5 miles. I'm intersted in any resources anyone might have (internet, books, etc...) regarding training for the race.|||A good book is Marthoning for Mortals by John Bingham. The book includes training plans for walking, walk/running, run/walking, and running both a half marathon and a full marathon. There's also lots of great advice.
You can find many training plans on the internet, too. Hal Higdon has a good plan: http://www.halhigdon.com/halfmarathon/ Or Cool Running: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_4/鈥?/a> Or Runner's World: http://www.runnersworld.com/subtopic/0,7鈥?/a> I'd recommend following the beginner or novice plans.|||go to this website
www.surfsidewellness.com and click on run for life
You can find many training plans on the internet, too. Hal Higdon has a good plan: http://www.halhigdon.com/halfmarathon/ Or Cool Running: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_4/鈥?/a> Or Runner's World: http://www.runnersworld.com/subtopic/0,7鈥?/a> I'd recommend following the beginner or novice plans.|||go to this website
www.surfsidewellness.com and click on run for life
What are some good romance-chick flicks i can watch as a movie marathon with my mom and sister?
We are having a movie marathon competition thing where we are seeing who can find the best chick flick that one out of the three of us have not seen- for example 2 of us have not seen the notebook, if you know of any other good chick flicks please put down any suggestions!|||A walk To Remember
How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days
Prime
Love Story
Mamma Mia
Hairspray
Love Wrecked
What A Girl Wants
She's The Man
My Girl
Music %26amp; Lyrics
Never Been Kissed
Happily Ever After
A Cinderella Story
The Princess Diaries
Made Of Honor
What Happens In Vegas
27 Dresses|||Lets go back a few years.
"Beaches" (1988). Bette Midler, Barbara Hershey. Your mom may remember this one.
"The Group" (1966). Candice Bergen, Joan Hackett, Elizabeth Hartman, Jessica Walter. I don't know how old your mom is but this may be too old for her to remember. It is a great movie.
Even older.
"All the Fine Young Cannibals" (1960) Robert Wagner, Natalie Wood, George Hamilton, Pearl Bailey.
My guess is none of you have seen any of these and they are great movies.
Don't forget the old movies.
"A Summer Place" (1959) Richard Egan, Dorothy McGuire, Sandra Dee, Troy Donahue.
Do any of you remember the actors?|||titanic
phantom of the opera :D
penelope
Australia
watch titanic or phantom of the opera! :D|||Say Anything
Stell Magnolias
Fried Green Tomatoes
Before Sunrise
Now and Then
Waiting to Exhale
Your marathon sounds like a really good idea. Have fun! Don't cry too much.|||Ps i love you
The Holiday (my favorite other than the titanic)
the wedding date!(love this movie)
along came polly|||bridget jones
bridget jones: the edge of reason
gone with the wind
she's the man
50 1st dates
the women
fools rush in|||The lake house
keith
the proposal
if only
50 first dates
the bachlor
music and lyrics|||Forgetting Sarah Marshall|||defiantly maybe,and my sisters keeper(its in the movie theater rite now)
How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days
Prime
Love Story
Mamma Mia
Hairspray
Love Wrecked
What A Girl Wants
She's The Man
My Girl
Music %26amp; Lyrics
Never Been Kissed
Happily Ever After
A Cinderella Story
The Princess Diaries
Made Of Honor
What Happens In Vegas
27 Dresses|||Lets go back a few years.
"Beaches" (1988). Bette Midler, Barbara Hershey. Your mom may remember this one.
"The Group" (1966). Candice Bergen, Joan Hackett, Elizabeth Hartman, Jessica Walter. I don't know how old your mom is but this may be too old for her to remember. It is a great movie.
Even older.
"All the Fine Young Cannibals" (1960) Robert Wagner, Natalie Wood, George Hamilton, Pearl Bailey.
My guess is none of you have seen any of these and they are great movies.
Don't forget the old movies.
"A Summer Place" (1959) Richard Egan, Dorothy McGuire, Sandra Dee, Troy Donahue.
Do any of you remember the actors?|||titanic
phantom of the opera :D
penelope
Australia
watch titanic or phantom of the opera! :D|||Say Anything
Stell Magnolias
Fried Green Tomatoes
Before Sunrise
Now and Then
Waiting to Exhale
Your marathon sounds like a really good idea. Have fun! Don't cry too much.|||Ps i love you
The Holiday (my favorite other than the titanic)
the wedding date!(love this movie)
along came polly|||bridget jones
bridget jones: the edge of reason
gone with the wind
she's the man
50 1st dates
the women
fools rush in|||The lake house
keith
the proposal
if only
50 first dates
the bachlor
music and lyrics|||Forgetting Sarah Marshall|||defiantly maybe,and my sisters keeper(its in the movie theater rite now)
How do I start marathon training?
I'm out of shape and tired of it. I've always wanted to get started with the whole marathon running business, kind been like a dream of mine. I was just wondering if anyone could help me get started or know any websites I could check out. I've never done anything with marathons before and I'm not much of a runner. I'd really love to change that, and work on physically changing myself. Any help will do, thanks.|||Read up on this page and anything else on the website. It gives great running tips, workouts, videos, etc.
http://www.runnersworld.com/subtopic/0,7123,s6-238-244-255-0,00.html|||http://www.runnersworld.com/cda/smartcoa鈥?/a>
http://www.runnersworld.com/subtopic/0,7123,s6-238-244-255-0,00.html|||http://www.runnersworld.com/cda/smartcoa鈥?/a>
Where can I find a good half marathon race in the winter?
I love running in cold weather, any good half marathon races close to Illinois in the winter or late fall? Thanks!|||The following link at the Runners World site finds races for you based on your location and the distance: http://www.runnersworld.com/channel/0,,s鈥?/a>
The halves they had in Illinois might be early for you but check when the weather starts to cool off and also look at states you might be willing to travel to.
Oak Brook, IL Mon 09/06/2010
Chicago, IL Sun 09/12/2010
The halves they had in Illinois might be early for you but check when the weather starts to cool off and also look at states you might be willing to travel to.
Oak Brook, IL Mon 09/06/2010
Chicago, IL Sun 09/12/2010
How to dress for my first half marathon?
I'm running my first half marathon this weekend and wondering how to dress for the weather. It's in Michigan, the forecast calls for high 40's to low 50's. I tend to get cold easily but also don't want to overheat.|||Wear whatever you've been training in. 40s is good weather to run in, so I suggest a t-shirt, shorts, and something over the both that you could pull off if necessary.|||Hooray! I've ran quite a few 1/2 marathons and I always wore cheap dollar store gloves to throw away and shorts/tech shirt (I usually wear my short sleeve team shirt)and a very lightweight jacket (sleeve zip off and I put them in my pockets. Don't forget a breathable cap in case of rain/shades for sun. If you bought something new, try it first before wearing it on race day because of chafing. Use a garbage bag if you dont have a jacket. I run with a water bottle belt (hold extra gu, chapsticks, advil...)
Good Luck!
PS, dont go in front of the line like i did...that spots for the elites. I did not know that at the time. Hydrate well, pottie runs up until 5 minutes before run and your good to go.|||I just did a half - OK so it was in Edinburgh- and loads of people had on Polythene 'bin bags' to shield them from wind/keep them warm. As soon as race started, or along the way, they threw them off. No need to loose a t-shirt.|||Wear something you can throw away after you start running. If the temp is in the 40s you will get hot unless you are running into the wind.
Wear some gloves, I usually just use a pair of cotton painter's gloves.
As long as your hands are warm you will be warm, but it your hands are cold you will be cold all over.
Dress in layers so you can take it off after you warm up while running.
You will be sweating in a few minutes if there is no wind or you are running down wind with the wind at your back.
So try a wind breaker type jacket or shirt that you can take off, something old so you won't carry it for the rest of the race.
Good Luck!
PS, dont go in front of the line like i did...that spots for the elites. I did not know that at the time. Hydrate well, pottie runs up until 5 minutes before run and your good to go.|||I just did a half - OK so it was in Edinburgh- and loads of people had on Polythene 'bin bags' to shield them from wind/keep them warm. As soon as race started, or along the way, they threw them off. No need to loose a t-shirt.|||Wear something you can throw away after you start running. If the temp is in the 40s you will get hot unless you are running into the wind.
Wear some gloves, I usually just use a pair of cotton painter's gloves.
As long as your hands are warm you will be warm, but it your hands are cold you will be cold all over.
Dress in layers so you can take it off after you warm up while running.
You will be sweating in a few minutes if there is no wind or you are running down wind with the wind at your back.
So try a wind breaker type jacket or shirt that you can take off, something old so you won't carry it for the rest of the race.
What are some helpful websites for training for a marathon?
I've wanted to run a marathon for a while. I tried training on my own and was unsuccessful. I am looking for a website that will help me to train for my marathon.|||Go to: http://www.valleyofthegeeks.com/About/Ma鈥?/a>
It talks about training tips.|||Google it. type in marathon training.|||My uncle is in the process of using this site - so far, he's up to about 14 miles. http://www.marathontraining.com/marathon鈥?/a>|||Check the following diet tips
http://tips4diet.com/
Download Diet Reminder Application it may help
http://tips4diet.com/dietreminder.aspx
Try to have a diet Quiz to increase your diet Information
http://tips4diet.com/dietquiz.aspx
Also use Diet Calculator
http://tips4diet.com/calculator.aspx
Best Wishes,
Have a Nice Day
It talks about training tips.|||Google it. type in marathon training.|||My uncle is in the process of using this site - so far, he's up to about 14 miles. http://www.marathontraining.com/marathon鈥?/a>|||Check the following diet tips
http://tips4diet.com/
Download Diet Reminder Application it may help
http://tips4diet.com/dietreminder.aspx
Try to have a diet Quiz to increase your diet Information
http://tips4diet.com/dietquiz.aspx
Also use Diet Calculator
http://tips4diet.com/calculator.aspx
Best Wishes,
Have a Nice Day
How can i find out what channels will have a harry potter marathon?
I am way too poor to buy all of the movies before the last one comes out. I want to watch all of the movies but the showings in the theater are really far away. How can I find out if there will be a harry potter marathon showing on TV? Thank you!|||ABC Family is having a four day Harry Potter Weekend July 7-10. Here is the schedule:
Friday, July 8th:
* 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM ET/PT – “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”
* 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM ET/PT – “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”
Saturday, July 9th:
* 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET/PT – “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”
* 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM ET/PT – “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”
* 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM ET/PT – “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban”
* 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM ET/PT – “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”
Sunday, July 10th:
* 7:00 AM – 10:30 AM ET/PT – “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”
* 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM ET/PT – “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”
* 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM ET/PT – “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban”
* 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM ET/PT – “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”
* 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM ET/PT – “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”|||Check out ABC Family. They usually have Harry Potter marathons.|||Watch ABC. They always have Harry Potter marathons. I watch one last night :D
Friday, July 8th:
* 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM ET/PT – “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”
* 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM ET/PT – “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”
Saturday, July 9th:
* 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET/PT – “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”
* 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM ET/PT – “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”
* 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM ET/PT – “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban”
* 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM ET/PT – “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”
Sunday, July 10th:
* 7:00 AM – 10:30 AM ET/PT – “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”
* 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM ET/PT – “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”
* 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM ET/PT – “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban”
* 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM ET/PT – “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”
* 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM ET/PT – “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”|||Check out ABC Family. They usually have Harry Potter marathons.|||Watch ABC. They always have Harry Potter marathons. I watch one last night :D
How old do you have to be in a marathon?
Any marathon, like the free press marathon would be nice to know about.|||Maybe you have to be 18 - but I guess that depends on the organizer of that event.
I think any age is good when you are good in training. I just read about a 7 year old who can run that 42km distance. So just start with a good balance training (not too fast!) and see how you like it :) Its all about fun - stress wont make much sense.
I think any age is good when you are good in training. I just read about a 7 year old who can run that 42km distance. So just start with a good balance training (not too fast!) and see how you like it :) Its all about fun - stress wont make much sense.
I want to make a poster for the Chicago marathon. Any ideas?
My boyfriend just ran the Chicago half marathon on Sunday and is planning on running in the Chicago marathon in October. I want to make a poster for him to see when he's on the course.
What are some inspirational quotes or something that will catch his eye?|||no im too tired sorry|||Best bet is make it simple with a little humor:
Go Bob Go!
You are looking good!
You are going the right way!
FREE Beer at the end!
Also, on a related note, make sure he puts his name on the front of his shirt so that supporters (even those that he doesn't know) say his name. It helps especially when you are tired and all of a sudden a random stranger screams "Go Bob!".
Have fun and make sure you don't put "you're almost there".
What are some inspirational quotes or something that will catch his eye?|||no im too tired sorry|||Best bet is make it simple with a little humor:
Go Bob Go!
You are looking good!
You are going the right way!
FREE Beer at the end!
Also, on a related note, make sure he puts his name on the front of his shirt so that supporters (even those that he doesn't know) say his name. It helps especially when you are tired and all of a sudden a random stranger screams "Go Bob!".
Have fun and make sure you don't put "you're almost there".
What breed of dog would be best to train with/run a marathon?
I'm thinking about getting a dog and I want one that could easily train with me and be able to run a marathon. What breed would be best for long distance running/endurance?|||basically the best kind of dog is anything tall and skinny.
taller for the longer legs and able to run more distance. I find heavier dogs get tired more easily. A pointer is probably the best choice. They have tons and tons of energy. They were actually basically bred to run. And their dispositions are equivilant to a lab. Greyhounds are fine too but their dispositions arent the greatest. Pointers are the best all rounders. I have a pointer mix and all he needs is to stop for a drink of water every hour and hes good to go!
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/pointer.htm|||Labrador or a greyhound, bags of stamina.|||german shepard|||Your' best choice would be a collie. They love to be active, but I don't know that ANY breed could run a marathon. It would be safer to have a friend who could take the dog for you when he tires. My friend runs a maximum of five miles a day with her collie, he loves it.
Wanda has suggested a German Shepherd, but please do not consider the breed. They are NOT built for long distance running and you could well do a lot of damage to their hips. They are prone to dysplasia anyway, running to that extent would speed up the degeneration of the joints.|||A dog to train with is great if you are going to continue with this kind of training.. I would never get a dog to do a marathon with you, 26 miles is way too much for any dog in my opinion.
Also if you get a pup, then most won't be able to do too much until they are at least 1 year old, you'll be causing the dog too much damage on its bones if you do too much hard work with him/her..
Labradors are great dogs once they are old enough, i used to run with mine and he was great company in the view that he is very well trained..Though not 26 miles of exercise...|||I have a weimaraner and all she does is run. and she runs until i make her stop. she is a little stubborn sometimes but she was easy to train (obediance lessons) But if you are a first time dog owner i wouldn't get one because they can be a handful sometimes. Labs like to run as well. Good Luck|||I run with my border collie... we don't run as long as you do, but he keeps up for over an hour...|||Border Collies regularly do 50 to 75miles per day on the hills and huskies are the ultimate endurance dog. But have a word with a vet about building up a dog to this especially as it involves alot of hard road work. Greyhounds etc. are sprinters rather than endurance runners.|||Hounds. Beagles and foxhounds in particular were bred for lots of running and tracking. Sighthounds (greyhounds and salukis) can run fast, but were bred for sprints, not endurance. A Jack Russell Terrier could probably keep up pretty well too... oh, and Border Collies have ENDLESS energy.|||Marathon is long.. but I would say a labrador or dalmatien. I know one dalmatien who runs every day 25 km.. but this is not Marathon distance..|||any kind of hearding dog. they were bread for lots of running and hard work. i have a german shepard and he can run forever he never quits until you do.|||I've wanted to get a dog I can run with too and I always thought that herding dogs would be the best bet but if you think about it--they were trained and bred for their quick maneuverability, they can do short sprints all day long and turn on a dime but their bodies aren't built for insane distances.
I learned on the Discovery Channel that surprisingly Dalmatians are the ultimate breed to run long distances with. They're high energy, lean build and have been trained and bred over the years to keep up with horses/out run horses. (Hence why Dalmatians are associated with Firehouses. When firetrucks were pulled by horses, they'd have Dalmatians running ahead to clear the road for the trucks) I have since confirmed this on multiple websites.
I've never really considered getting a Dalmatian but the more I read up on them the more they seem suited for what we're looking for in a dog.
Hope this helps!
taller for the longer legs and able to run more distance. I find heavier dogs get tired more easily. A pointer is probably the best choice. They have tons and tons of energy. They were actually basically bred to run. And their dispositions are equivilant to a lab. Greyhounds are fine too but their dispositions arent the greatest. Pointers are the best all rounders. I have a pointer mix and all he needs is to stop for a drink of water every hour and hes good to go!
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/pointer.htm|||Labrador or a greyhound, bags of stamina.|||german shepard|||Your' best choice would be a collie. They love to be active, but I don't know that ANY breed could run a marathon. It would be safer to have a friend who could take the dog for you when he tires. My friend runs a maximum of five miles a day with her collie, he loves it.
Wanda has suggested a German Shepherd, but please do not consider the breed. They are NOT built for long distance running and you could well do a lot of damage to their hips. They are prone to dysplasia anyway, running to that extent would speed up the degeneration of the joints.|||A dog to train with is great if you are going to continue with this kind of training.. I would never get a dog to do a marathon with you, 26 miles is way too much for any dog in my opinion.
Also if you get a pup, then most won't be able to do too much until they are at least 1 year old, you'll be causing the dog too much damage on its bones if you do too much hard work with him/her..
Labradors are great dogs once they are old enough, i used to run with mine and he was great company in the view that he is very well trained..Though not 26 miles of exercise...|||I have a weimaraner and all she does is run. and she runs until i make her stop. she is a little stubborn sometimes but she was easy to train (obediance lessons) But if you are a first time dog owner i wouldn't get one because they can be a handful sometimes. Labs like to run as well. Good Luck|||I run with my border collie... we don't run as long as you do, but he keeps up for over an hour...|||Border Collies regularly do 50 to 75miles per day on the hills and huskies are the ultimate endurance dog. But have a word with a vet about building up a dog to this especially as it involves alot of hard road work. Greyhounds etc. are sprinters rather than endurance runners.|||Hounds. Beagles and foxhounds in particular were bred for lots of running and tracking. Sighthounds (greyhounds and salukis) can run fast, but were bred for sprints, not endurance. A Jack Russell Terrier could probably keep up pretty well too... oh, and Border Collies have ENDLESS energy.|||Marathon is long.. but I would say a labrador or dalmatien. I know one dalmatien who runs every day 25 km.. but this is not Marathon distance..|||any kind of hearding dog. they were bread for lots of running and hard work. i have a german shepard and he can run forever he never quits until you do.|||I've wanted to get a dog I can run with too and I always thought that herding dogs would be the best bet but if you think about it--they were trained and bred for their quick maneuverability, they can do short sprints all day long and turn on a dime but their bodies aren't built for insane distances.
I learned on the Discovery Channel that surprisingly Dalmatians are the ultimate breed to run long distances with. They're high energy, lean build and have been trained and bred over the years to keep up with horses/out run horses. (Hence why Dalmatians are associated with Firehouses. When firetrucks were pulled by horses, they'd have Dalmatians running ahead to clear the road for the trucks) I have since confirmed this on multiple websites.
I've never really considered getting a Dalmatian but the more I read up on them the more they seem suited for what we're looking for in a dog.
Hope this helps!
How to train for a half marathon in 7 weeks?
I am just not sure exactly how to train for my half marathon. I am an athlete but not much of a runner. I am very determined to complete the half (which I have already signed up for). How should one eat ( I am also a vegetarian) and how should I cross train.|||Hi.I agree with Colleen on this one. Do Google Hal Higdon's half marathon. There is training guides in which you can pick either novice, advanced or intermediate. Basically it just increases your running miles gradually. It shows you to include strength training days plus resting days too.|||Diet- make sure you keep eating plenty of soy beans and such, or whatever you get from your protein source, also watch your iron intake, as that is very important!
Training- you are going to become a runner, anyone that does that is a runner, if you choose to not accept that title, taht is your choice, but to complete it, not be a front runner, there is some work to be done.
I would recommend building up to 5 days a week of running
week 1- 15 miles and cross train for another 1 hr
week 2- 17 miles; 1 hr cross train.
week 3- 15 miles; 1 hr cross train
week 4- 20 miles; 1 hr cross train
week 5- 21 miles; 1 hr cross train
week 6- 23 miles; 1 hr cross train
week 7- 12 miles; 1 hr cross train
every week there needs to be a day where you walk and run for 1 hr and one run per week go out and run comfortably hard and take short walk breaks for like 30 min.
7 weeks is really not a lot of time , but you can complete it non-the less. I expect that you are going to walk and run. Just do it, like nike says.
it would have been better to have like 5 months.
do that walk and run for|||Google Hal Higdon's beginner 1/2 marathon plan. Since you're an athlete already, your diet shouldn't have to change much--emphasize carbs with lean protein like soy, tofu, etc. and some fats from avocado or seeds. You can cross train up to 25% of your exercise time--emphasize biking and ellipitcal as they mimic running the most.
Training- you are going to become a runner, anyone that does that is a runner, if you choose to not accept that title, taht is your choice, but to complete it, not be a front runner, there is some work to be done.
I would recommend building up to 5 days a week of running
week 1- 15 miles and cross train for another 1 hr
week 2- 17 miles; 1 hr cross train.
week 3- 15 miles; 1 hr cross train
week 4- 20 miles; 1 hr cross train
week 5- 21 miles; 1 hr cross train
week 6- 23 miles; 1 hr cross train
week 7- 12 miles; 1 hr cross train
every week there needs to be a day where you walk and run for 1 hr and one run per week go out and run comfortably hard and take short walk breaks for like 30 min.
7 weeks is really not a lot of time , but you can complete it non-the less. I expect that you are going to walk and run. Just do it, like nike says.
it would have been better to have like 5 months.
do that walk and run for|||Google Hal Higdon's beginner 1/2 marathon plan. Since you're an athlete already, your diet shouldn't have to change much--emphasize carbs with lean protein like soy, tofu, etc. and some fats from avocado or seeds. You can cross train up to 25% of your exercise time--emphasize biking and ellipitcal as they mimic running the most.
What is more mentally demanding, for a proffessional to play golf? Or an elite running a Marathon?
I'm trying to see what the public opinion is. I've ran a few marathons myself and am very well aware of the not only the physical demands; but also the mental/psychological concentration that a marathoner needs to have in order to do well. I have very limited experience with Golf. But is it accurate to say that Golf has a more mental/psychological demand than running a Marathon? What is your opinion?|||Very good question. I've never run a marathon, but I did run cross-country in High School.
They are both mentally demanding, but in different ways.
In running, you are having a mental battle with yourself. You body is telling you to quit, but your mind has to convince yourself to keep going, despite the pain.
In golf, the mental stress is to block out distractions.
I've done both distance running and golf, I think I was more mentally drained after a competitive round of golf.|||Play golf is mentally demanding|||marathon i think is more demanding because u got to keep your self going and keep yourself from going to fast or to slow
They are both mentally demanding, but in different ways.
In running, you are having a mental battle with yourself. You body is telling you to quit, but your mind has to convince yourself to keep going, despite the pain.
In golf, the mental stress is to block out distractions.
I've done both distance running and golf, I think I was more mentally drained after a competitive round of golf.|||Play golf is mentally demanding|||marathon i think is more demanding because u got to keep your self going and keep yourself from going to fast or to slow
How do you train for a marathon?
I can't even run 1.5 miles without stopping to walk. How do I build endurance and be able to run longer? I am wanting to train for a marathon, so any tips are appreciated. |||keep building endurance, it's your best friend and it will build quickly if you work at it. Three months ago I was running 0.8 miles and I am now running 5 miles every other day. I worked my way up to it, and now I am working on my stride and speed. Once it's good, I'll add more distance.
My best advice for you, from a beginner to a beginner,
-work on endurance!
When you think you're ready, enter a local 5k (3.1 miles) race. Look for the title "fun run". This lets you know they are more focused on the cause for the run (breast cancer, homeless animals, etc..) than who's fastest. Once you're a 5k master, run a 10k, then work up to a 1/2 marathon and so on.
It takes time! I would love to run a marathon some day! |||Run, run, and oh yeah, run. The only thing you can do to get better at running is to run,lol. Eat better foods, which will also help with your endurance. But really, the only thing you can do is run, and you will gradually see your endurance climb.|||Hi Hispanic
it is all about discipline... Read "runner's word" articles about training
http://www.runnersworld.com/channel/0,71鈥?/a>
I was a couch potato 4 years ago... in less that 2 weeks i'm running my 4th marathon, and in january my 5th
Try to find a runners group in your area, it is fun and you get a lot of feedback
cheers
My best advice for you, from a beginner to a beginner,
-work on endurance!
When you think you're ready, enter a local 5k (3.1 miles) race. Look for the title "fun run". This lets you know they are more focused on the cause for the run (breast cancer, homeless animals, etc..) than who's fastest. Once you're a 5k master, run a 10k, then work up to a 1/2 marathon and so on.
It takes time! I would love to run a marathon some day! |||Run, run, and oh yeah, run. The only thing you can do to get better at running is to run,lol. Eat better foods, which will also help with your endurance. But really, the only thing you can do is run, and you will gradually see your endurance climb.|||Hi Hispanic
it is all about discipline... Read "runner's word" articles about training
http://www.runnersworld.com/channel/0,71鈥?/a>
I was a couch potato 4 years ago... in less that 2 weeks i'm running my 4th marathon, and in january my 5th
Try to find a runners group in your area, it is fun and you get a lot of feedback
cheers
London marathon. how do you apply to run if you are a serious runner and not a fun runner?
i run approx 55 miles a week. i don't belong to any kind of running club. i want to run the marathon next year but don't want to enter as a fun runner. but the website only appears to have information on fun runners. can anyone help?|||The London marathon has a ballot system which will open May 4th for their 2011 race. I think you went to the wrong site. Marathons don't distinguish between runners who consider themselves serious and those who consider themselves fun. They will either have a qualifying time you have to run in another race or you can gain entry to some (such as London) by running for a charity.
The site is: http://www.virginlondonmarathon.com/mara鈥?/a>
Good luck!
The site is: http://www.virginlondonmarathon.com/mara鈥?/a>
Good luck!
Are there any disadvantages of including too many long slow runs in Marathon training?
Yes I wanted to know if there are any bad effects of including too many long slow runs in your marathon training and too little speed workouts.Whether it really helps you in your competitions.Also does it really help you in your subsequent marathons after your first marathon?|||What is too many and what is slow?
You do not have to do long runs at your race pace, as long as you do some speed work such as a 10K race every week or two.
It is certainly good to have a distance base that will carry over in your after marathon training.|||It depends on if you are running to complete your first marathon or if you are running for a specific time. If you are running to complete your first marathon you don't even need to run speed workouts. If you are running for a specific time then you have to have a balance which depends on the individual runner and how they respond to the training. Too many long slow runs and you may be too tired to do the speed workouts, too few long slow runs and you won't have the strength to finish the race at the pace you set for yourself. If you continue training after your first marathon you don't need to build up to your long runs. For example most marathon plans have you run a 20 mile run, building up from around 6 over a period of 12 weeks. If you are already doing 20 mile runs you don't need to build up, you are already doing them. In that sense it helps.|||If you never train at race pace it will be much harder to run that pace on race day. Maybe adding fartlek one day and a tempo run another would help your training program
You do not have to do long runs at your race pace, as long as you do some speed work such as a 10K race every week or two.
It is certainly good to have a distance base that will carry over in your after marathon training.|||It depends on if you are running to complete your first marathon or if you are running for a specific time. If you are running to complete your first marathon you don't even need to run speed workouts. If you are running for a specific time then you have to have a balance which depends on the individual runner and how they respond to the training. Too many long slow runs and you may be too tired to do the speed workouts, too few long slow runs and you won't have the strength to finish the race at the pace you set for yourself. If you continue training after your first marathon you don't need to build up to your long runs. For example most marathon plans have you run a 20 mile run, building up from around 6 over a period of 12 weeks. If you are already doing 20 mile runs you don't need to build up, you are already doing them. In that sense it helps.|||If you never train at race pace it will be much harder to run that pace on race day. Maybe adding fartlek one day and a tempo run another would help your training program
What equipment should I buy to help me train for a mini marathon?
I have a small child so I don't want to take her out in the cold while I walk or run outside. I'm trying to train for a mini marathon in October. I also need to lose about 50 lbs. Any suggestions on fitness equipment? I'm not looking for a diet, just fitness equipment suggestions. Thanks.|||I would get a manual treadmill. The neat thing is they can be folded and put away when not in use. Works great.|||long bouncy treadmill|||Why don't you want to take her outside? Get a good quality jogging stroller, dress her up warmly, and go for it. Most high quality strollers have an enclosure to keep the child out of the elements. Since you aren't going to be running your mini-marathon until Oct., you have all summer to train so it won't be cold anyway. As far as equipment is concerned, a pair of dumbells for some weight training will help you lose weight faster than just running. Go to your local high school or college and do some speed work on the track as well. Good luck.
How do plyometrics help in your marathon training?
I wanted to know how leg plyometrics help in your marathon training.Do they help you to run faster and longer?Can they help you in increasing you stride length and frequency without you realising because if you consciously increase your stride length and frequency,you tend to get tired quickly?
Kindly suggest and also how many times in a week/day should you do plyometrics.Thanks!!|||Exercise will strengthen your muscles, which is necessary to run.
Doing plyos twice each week is usually considered adequate.
Any exercise can help your speed, and may or may not have an impact on stride length.
Kindly suggest and also how many times in a week/day should you do plyometrics.Thanks!!|||Exercise will strengthen your muscles, which is necessary to run.
Doing plyos twice each week is usually considered adequate.
Any exercise can help your speed, and may or may not have an impact on stride length.
How long should I wait to do a half marathon after I have my appendix removed?
I got my appendix removed on the 9th of January and I am registered for a half marathon on the 15th of February. Do you think I will be recovered and back in shape enough to do the half marathon? (21km run)|||if you do not get an infection and i would ask doctor|||id talk to your doctor about it
How old do you have to be to volunteer for the Seattle Marathon?
I want to volunteer for the Seattle Marathon (the jobs, not the running) but I'm not sure what the minimum age is.|||Hello A+.
Good Day!
I am glad to know you want to render your volunteer services for the Seattle WA Marathon 2012. I was a marathon runner too. Thus I keep track of all international meets round the year.
The last Seattle Marathon event was on Saturday, 25th June 2011. CHECK when the next one is? Probably in summer (June) 2012.
Starts at %26gt; Tukwila, WA and Finishes at Seattle, WA
Yes, if you are minimum 15 years old, you can hopefully volunteer provided they have not finalized the List of Volunteers already. I believe they finalize such list way ahead of schedule (may be within 31 Jan 2012).
I SUGGEST you email them and CALL them URGENTLY too 鈥?Right Today (Friday 13 th Nov 2011) at the following address for requisite details.
Contact the Volunteer Department
Volunteer Coordinator
Email: volunteerseattle@competitorgroup.com
Phone: (800) 311-1255 (800) 311-1255 ext. 6822
Contact the Medical Volunteer Department
Medical Volunteer Coordinator
Email: medical@competitorgroup.com
Phone: 800-311-1255 800-311-1255
Hope your desire is fulfilled.
Love and Peace for Mankind|||Groups of 10 or more individuals are needed to hand out water, sports drink and energy gel at various stations along the course! Each group is automatically entered into the Hydromaniac contest, and has a chance to earn prizes and recognition for their efforts.
If you have a large group and are interested in participating, please contact the volunteer coordinator at volunteerseattle@competitorgroup.com, or call toll free (800) 311-1255.
Read more: http://seattle.competitor.com/volunteers鈥?/a> Stations#ixzz14SmwWVEm
Good Day!
I am glad to know you want to render your volunteer services for the Seattle WA Marathon 2012. I was a marathon runner too. Thus I keep track of all international meets round the year.
The last Seattle Marathon event was on Saturday, 25th June 2011. CHECK when the next one is? Probably in summer (June) 2012.
Starts at %26gt; Tukwila, WA and Finishes at Seattle, WA
Yes, if you are minimum 15 years old, you can hopefully volunteer provided they have not finalized the List of Volunteers already. I believe they finalize such list way ahead of schedule (may be within 31 Jan 2012).
I SUGGEST you email them and CALL them URGENTLY too 鈥?Right Today (Friday 13 th Nov 2011) at the following address for requisite details.
Contact the Volunteer Department
Volunteer Coordinator
Email: volunteerseattle@competitorgroup.com
Phone: (800) 311-1255 (800) 311-1255 ext. 6822
Contact the Medical Volunteer Department
Medical Volunteer Coordinator
Email: medical@competitorgroup.com
Phone: 800-311-1255 800-311-1255
Hope your desire is fulfilled.
Love and Peace for Mankind|||Groups of 10 or more individuals are needed to hand out water, sports drink and energy gel at various stations along the course! Each group is automatically entered into the Hydromaniac contest, and has a chance to earn prizes and recognition for their efforts.
If you have a large group and are interested in participating, please contact the volunteer coordinator at volunteerseattle@competitorgroup.com, or call toll free (800) 311-1255.
Read more: http://seattle.competitor.com/volunteers鈥?/a> Stations#ixzz14SmwWVEm
I`m training for a full marathon in October . What is the average time to run it in?
I ran 21km or 13 mile half marathon this week and my time was 1 hr and 51 minutes. I am 36 years old and male . Is that a reasonable time? I will be running the Toronto marathon on 14 October and continue to train , any suggestions , or good tips?
This will be my first full marathon run.|||Good luck.
The main pack of marathon finish at 3:30-4:45. So, your time will get you an approximate finish time of 3:55-4:15. It will be a very good time for a first time finisher. As a matter of fact, it will be good enough to put you at top 25-40 percentile of finishers.
A few advices for you:
1) go to http://www.marathonguide.com and look up for Toronto marathon. Look for advices and tips from those who had ran the marathon before. Know the course - study the course map and profile. Maybe even watch the course video if it is available. Be prepared.
2) continue training. You should be doing about 20-30 miles per week right now. Try to do a longer run, such as 15-18 miles. I usually don't recommend anything more than 20, but it will depend on your training schedule. Once in early October, shoot for 30-45 miles per week up until the week prior to marathon, then taper off.
3) start carb load about 1 week before. Don't get fat, but don't carb load too late.
4) whatever you do, DON'T GET HURT! There is nothing worse than getting hurt while training.
5) do everything else the way you are doing. Train with the same shoes, same shirt, drink the same drink, eat the same thing. Don't make any changes.
6) don't psych yourself out. It is not you vs everybody else. Marathon is about YOU doing the best you can. It's you vs you. If you just have to stop and walk, stop and walk. Don't stop to sit. Once you sit, you will not able to get back. Keep going, whether walking or running. Don't put too much pressure on yourself - have fun. That's what running is all about. Wait until you cross the finishing line - it will be the best feeling in the world!
Good luck!|||I really like J's answer, I just wanted to say good luck and sometimes for your first marathon it's best to just go out, have fun, run the best you can that day with finishing your goal... times are for marathon #2!
Good luck!
This will be my first full marathon run.|||Good luck.
The main pack of marathon finish at 3:30-4:45. So, your time will get you an approximate finish time of 3:55-4:15. It will be a very good time for a first time finisher. As a matter of fact, it will be good enough to put you at top 25-40 percentile of finishers.
A few advices for you:
1) go to http://www.marathonguide.com and look up for Toronto marathon. Look for advices and tips from those who had ran the marathon before. Know the course - study the course map and profile. Maybe even watch the course video if it is available. Be prepared.
2) continue training. You should be doing about 20-30 miles per week right now. Try to do a longer run, such as 15-18 miles. I usually don't recommend anything more than 20, but it will depend on your training schedule. Once in early October, shoot for 30-45 miles per week up until the week prior to marathon, then taper off.
3) start carb load about 1 week before. Don't get fat, but don't carb load too late.
4) whatever you do, DON'T GET HURT! There is nothing worse than getting hurt while training.
5) do everything else the way you are doing. Train with the same shoes, same shirt, drink the same drink, eat the same thing. Don't make any changes.
6) don't psych yourself out. It is not you vs everybody else. Marathon is about YOU doing the best you can. It's you vs you. If you just have to stop and walk, stop and walk. Don't stop to sit. Once you sit, you will not able to get back. Keep going, whether walking or running. Don't put too much pressure on yourself - have fun. That's what running is all about. Wait until you cross the finishing line - it will be the best feeling in the world!
Good luck!|||I really like J's answer, I just wanted to say good luck and sometimes for your first marathon it's best to just go out, have fun, run the best you can that day with finishing your goal... times are for marathon #2!
Good luck!
How long does it take to train for a marathon?
I am considering joining the Leukemia and Lymphoma's Team in Training to run the Nike Women's Marathon in San Francisco in Oct 2008. I plan on starting in April of 2008 to train (I am currently deployed right now and can't train as much as I would like though I can train some!) I am a somewhat experienced runner (am in the army, so am physically fit). Is 6 months enough time to seriously train? I am able to train somewhat over here in Afghanistan but the altitude is killer so it is difficult to run more than 6 or 7 miles, along with the heat.
Additionally, I am not trying to win the marathon, just trying to finish it to support a great cause and for my own satisfaction.
Thanks!|||6 months is plenty of time, especially since you arent planning on running it competitively. You should definitely try to work on getting your mileage up as soon as you can though. For some it is easier just to run according to time-- when training their goal is simply to run for 2 hours, no matter what the pace. In time, you just try and run a little bit longer until you are happy with your endurance level....26 miles may not sound bad when you divide it by 6 or 7....but trust me.......in most cases it is 20x more difficult or long than many imagine. It also becomes painful on your joints throughout the race if you don't normally run marathons. best of luck to you, and im glad its for a great cause!|||I can't find anything wrong with your plan Nicole, just be sure to fill in the details from Marathon Day backward. Taper the week before the M, make sure you get at least 2-3 20-milers under your belt at least 2 weeks apart, hydrate well, and always run in the shade.
26.2 miles is exponentially longer than the 6-7 you are now running, so you need the longer runs just to get your mind ready for what might become "mind over matter".
Watch out for small discomforts that signal injury ahead - treat them immediately.
Good LUck|||Start in April to train for a marathon in Oct. That is enough of time.
My 1st marathon was in Jun 07 and finished in 5:45. I started Jeff Galloway marathon training in Feb 07. I have never been athletic in my life before. The only physical activity I did was shopping.
The only problem could be the heat and altitude of the location you are at for your training. But, you must be physically fit already if you are in the army. Therefore, I am sure you could do it. You can seach find a lot of into on the internet for advise and training.|||it takes a life time, train as much as you can and stay conditioned. it takes atleast 4 to 6 months absolute minimum.|||A little bit of training at high altitude will give you great results in terms of lung capacity.
Do what you can now.
Then training at sea level in San Francisco will be a cinch!!!!!! The time line looks good to me.
Additionally, I am not trying to win the marathon, just trying to finish it to support a great cause and for my own satisfaction.
Thanks!|||6 months is plenty of time, especially since you arent planning on running it competitively. You should definitely try to work on getting your mileage up as soon as you can though. For some it is easier just to run according to time-- when training their goal is simply to run for 2 hours, no matter what the pace. In time, you just try and run a little bit longer until you are happy with your endurance level....26 miles may not sound bad when you divide it by 6 or 7....but trust me.......in most cases it is 20x more difficult or long than many imagine. It also becomes painful on your joints throughout the race if you don't normally run marathons. best of luck to you, and im glad its for a great cause!|||I can't find anything wrong with your plan Nicole, just be sure to fill in the details from Marathon Day backward. Taper the week before the M, make sure you get at least 2-3 20-milers under your belt at least 2 weeks apart, hydrate well, and always run in the shade.
26.2 miles is exponentially longer than the 6-7 you are now running, so you need the longer runs just to get your mind ready for what might become "mind over matter".
Watch out for small discomforts that signal injury ahead - treat them immediately.
Good LUck|||Start in April to train for a marathon in Oct. That is enough of time.
My 1st marathon was in Jun 07 and finished in 5:45. I started Jeff Galloway marathon training in Feb 07. I have never been athletic in my life before. The only physical activity I did was shopping.
The only problem could be the heat and altitude of the location you are at for your training. But, you must be physically fit already if you are in the army. Therefore, I am sure you could do it. You can seach find a lot of into on the internet for advise and training.|||it takes a life time, train as much as you can and stay conditioned. it takes atleast 4 to 6 months absolute minimum.|||A little bit of training at high altitude will give you great results in terms of lung capacity.
Do what you can now.
Then training at sea level in San Francisco will be a cinch!!!!!! The time line looks good to me.
NYC marathon: After goal, do you have to go back to start point to fetch warm-up jacket?
Anyone who run NYC marathon? At the start, You have to take off warming-up jacket/pants. How do you recover them safely? Do you have to go all the way back to Verrazano bridge to look for them? How do you prevent people stealing those expensive apparel?|||with a lot of big city races there are baggage busses where you van drop your kit and pick it up later and the new york marathon might have these thou i don'y know, a check on the website will tell you though.
these work on trust and although are staffed, misyakes happen and kit gets lost.
yje other option that many people do is to wear old stuff at the start which you can lose. this is discarded at the start just before the gun goes. chatities often clear away these discarded clothes to make money for their good causes.
my advice would be to turn up ready to run if it is warm enough, or to wear kit that you van discard at the start rather than risk expensive kit.|||Most major marathons have sweat trucks. You put them in a bag with your bib number written on it. They transport to finish where you pick it up. They should have this on their web site.
these work on trust and although are staffed, misyakes happen and kit gets lost.
yje other option that many people do is to wear old stuff at the start which you can lose. this is discarded at the start just before the gun goes. chatities often clear away these discarded clothes to make money for their good causes.
my advice would be to turn up ready to run if it is warm enough, or to wear kit that you van discard at the start rather than risk expensive kit.|||Most major marathons have sweat trucks. You put them in a bag with your bib number written on it. They transport to finish where you pick it up. They should have this on their web site.
How will I know when im ready for a marathon?
Yesterday i finished my first half marathon at 1:40:53 and i felt somewhat ok. My breathing was fine and i was even able to pick it up on the last mile, my legs and it felt like the rest of my body was getting very tired though. Am I physically ready for a marathon and if not what should i be doing to get there?|||Just keep working on endurance, the tiredness is probably the lactic acid build up.
How to train for first time marathon?
I really want to run in a Marathon and think its very self rewarding. So i need all the advice and tips that will be helpful. Where to start, how to get where I want. All the advice for beginners! All will help. Please let info come from a runner!|||The most important advice is to follow a marathon training schedule. Since this is your first time, I recommend a "novice" schedule. In addition to that, there are a few tips that every beginner should know. See the source material for more details. Good luck!|||I just ran my first marathon last weekend actually! It was in Lake Placid NY. OK, first off, if you are running in any type of hilly climate, train with hills! lots of them! Luckily I did a good amount of hill training, because it was a tough first marathon.
TIME
give yourself at LEAST 6 months to train. I Started training in January and just ran my race June 14th. I was not a "runner" and now I can't wait to train for another marathon. I believe 6 months in the perfect amount of time to train. There are a lot of marathon training schedules that cover this amount of time.
LONG RUNS
To start, build your mileage gradually! Your not going to want to start running 6 miles a day everyday, unless you do already. Start with a mile and go from there. When you are comfortable with your mileage, then move on. Focus on long runs once you have built yourself up to run them! A marathon training schedule usually involves a long run which falls on the day you will be running your marathon(Sunday in most cases) The Long runs are really what is going to make it or break it for you. Focus on your breathing, posture, not time for these runs. Get them done and do them at a relatively slower than marathon pace.
DONT RUN EVERY DAY
I made this mistake and burnt myself out real quick. Run every other day, cross train between(biking, swimming)
HYDRATE
drink water all the time. Stay hydrated during the whole training process. When you have longer runs, hydrate very well the day before.
DIET
Eat Good. When you start running a lot, your body will let you know that the pizza you ate last night was probably not the best choice.
Here are those Schedules I was talking about Earlier
Runner's World Rookie Plan-
http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-244-255-11937-0,00.html
Sports Fitness Advisor-
http://www.sport-fitness-advisor.com/marathon-training-schedule.html|||Run a little bit every day then run more each day
TIME
give yourself at LEAST 6 months to train. I Started training in January and just ran my race June 14th. I was not a "runner" and now I can't wait to train for another marathon. I believe 6 months in the perfect amount of time to train. There are a lot of marathon training schedules that cover this amount of time.
LONG RUNS
To start, build your mileage gradually! Your not going to want to start running 6 miles a day everyday, unless you do already. Start with a mile and go from there. When you are comfortable with your mileage, then move on. Focus on long runs once you have built yourself up to run them! A marathon training schedule usually involves a long run which falls on the day you will be running your marathon(Sunday in most cases) The Long runs are really what is going to make it or break it for you. Focus on your breathing, posture, not time for these runs. Get them done and do them at a relatively slower than marathon pace.
DONT RUN EVERY DAY
I made this mistake and burnt myself out real quick. Run every other day, cross train between(biking, swimming)
HYDRATE
drink water all the time. Stay hydrated during the whole training process. When you have longer runs, hydrate very well the day before.
DIET
Eat Good. When you start running a lot, your body will let you know that the pizza you ate last night was probably not the best choice.
Here are those Schedules I was talking about Earlier
Runner's World Rookie Plan-
http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-244-255-11937-0,00.html
Sports Fitness Advisor-
http://www.sport-fitness-advisor.com/marathon-training-schedule.html|||Run a little bit every day then run more each day
What benefits are there for my employer to donate to my london marathon fund?
i work in the uk, and am running the 2009 london marathon. I want my employer to donate a large sum to my sponsorship fund. What benefits tax wise are there for him to do this? My employer owns a small business(a restaurant). Is there a way he can donate to me instead of paying tax?|||Suggest you'll wear a large banner with the name of the company on? A bit of free television advertising, i'm sure he'll like that :)
Is it possible to run half marathon with only 2 weeks of training?
I run 3 to 4 times a week for 6 miles. This is my 3rd year running a marathon. I've never ran a half this early in the year and just want to see how I would perform without any training. Is there any program I can do for the next 2 weeks?|||Definitely it is possible. Try to increase your mileage everytime you run. One of my friends decided she wanted to run the half-marathon with me and without any training. She ran the whole thing, which is always a positive.|||Its possible, but your risking some injuries for doing too much too soon. The proper way to train is to allow time to increase your base miles by 10% per week. But if you've ran 1/2 marathons before, give it a try, maybe take walk breaks (do 10minutes run, 1minute walk, repeat) this will help you. The shortest 1/2 marathon training programs I've seen is 8 weeks. Try next week your long run to be 7-8 miles and the week after 10-11 miles. Make sure you ice your sore muscles for 10 minutes 3x/day and take advil to keep the muscles inflamation/soreness down. Take rest days to help repair and restore your muscles. Stretch after your runs.
Good luck!|||I would say you could. You sound like you are in very good shape. Just pace yourself. As for the training, I would try and run everyday but not as far, you don't want to wear your body out. Good luck at the marathon.|||prolly I ran a 5k with no training at all and got fourth
Good luck!|||I would say you could. You sound like you are in very good shape. Just pace yourself. As for the training, I would try and run everyday but not as far, you don't want to wear your body out. Good luck at the marathon.|||prolly I ran a 5k with no training at all and got fourth
Can you show up at a marathon and run without being registered?
I want to run a half-marathon this summer but the one in my hometown is sold out. Can my sister and I show up and just run it anyways?|||It is very dependent on the marathon, but typically you cannot. Often if they catch you running without a number, they will ask you to leave.
It takes a lot of resources to put on a long race. This is paid for with your registration fee.|||probably not, you can follow them but not be involved in the course. to qualify for a marathon, you must volunteer, be sponsored, run other races, do charity, and get recommended.|||some marathons you can, some you can't, you should ask the organizers before you arrive|||No. Because you have to have a number and everything.|||no dumb shizzle it
It takes a lot of resources to put on a long race. This is paid for with your registration fee.|||probably not, you can follow them but not be involved in the course. to qualify for a marathon, you must volunteer, be sponsored, run other races, do charity, and get recommended.|||some marathons you can, some you can't, you should ask the organizers before you arrive|||No. Because you have to have a number and everything.|||no dumb shizzle it
What exercises would you suggest for Marathon training?
For Marathon training what are the various exercises that you would suggest? What exercises would make your legs extremely powerful,resistant to fatigue,strong and able to withstand hours and hours of training and able to make you run faster and faster?Also how to make your joints flexible and strong?
Well we are assuming that the person is of sound health-cardiovascularly fit,non-smoker,non-alcoholic having normal BMR,height in the range of 165cm to 170 cm,etc
Please give sincere suggestions.I would be highly obliged.Thanks.|||The best suggestion is to find a good training plan and do your research. Check out www.runnersworld.com - tons of articles about everything running related, sample training plans, etc. Spend some time reading the articles and learning all you can.
Well we are assuming that the person is of sound health-cardiovascularly fit,non-smoker,non-alcoholic having normal BMR,height in the range of 165cm to 170 cm,etc
Please give sincere suggestions.I would be highly obliged.Thanks.|||The best suggestion is to find a good training plan and do your research. Check out www.runnersworld.com - tons of articles about everything running related, sample training plans, etc. Spend some time reading the articles and learning all you can.
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