January 2012

TBA Florida Marathon, Half Marathon Clermont, FL
1/1/2012 Texas Marathon Kingwood, TX
TBA Happy New Year Marathon & Half Marathon Huntington Beach, CA
1/7/2012 Harbison 50K & 10K Columbia, SC
1/7/2012 Mississippi Blues Marathon Jackson, MS
1/7/2012 Disney World Half Marathon Orlando, FL
1/7/2012 Running From An Angel Marathon (1/2, 10K, 5K & 50 miler) Las Vegas, NV
1/8/2012 Disney World Marathon Orlando, FL
1/8/2012 First Light Marathon & Half Marathon Mobile, AL
TBA Zoom! Yah! Yah! Indoor Marathon Northfield, MN
1/14/2012 Charleston Marathon, Half, 10K & 5K Charleston, SC
1/14/2012 Museum (more…)

Marathon racing is a single day event that takes months of physical and mental preparation. Start line of a 26-mile race is not the place for people who are curious to try out the sport of running. However, running a marathon can be a very rewarding experience if you have built up and are prepared for the challenge.

Most runners will begin the training process for a marathon at between 15 to 18 weeks before the event. This schedule assumes one has some experience with running and understands the necessity of form and appropriate clothing. Training as one intends to play (more…)

Running a marathon can be both difficult and rewarding for runners who want to take their fitness to the next level. Before you begin your marathon, there are a few things that you can do to make sure that your race will be a success:
1. Water: As with all sports, staying hydrated is extremely important. Make sure that you have a reliable source of water and that you drink often.
2. Correct gear: Wear shoes and clothing that fits properly and won-t begin to hurt in the later stages of the race.Didn-t catch that? This explains it.
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There are many reasons why people decide to participate in marathon races. These sporting events have become very widespread and are located all over the world. Some reasons are given below.

Competition

Competition is one of the main reasons for running in marathons. Runners receive an emotional charge when trying to beat out the other runners to win the race. It is a personal enjoyment during the act and a thrill to know that he or she was capable of winning or even just finishing the marathon.

Recognition

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