www.siderunners.com http://www.siderunners.com Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 Complete List Of Marathon Races In 2011 http://www.siderunners.com/2013/03/20/complete-list-of-marathon-races-in-2011/ http://www.siderunners.com/2013/03/20/complete-list-of-marathon-races-in-2011/#comments Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.siderunners.com/?p=13 One online source has tabulated the results of 711 marathons that were run in 2011. Not only can you find all of the 711 races they list which took place in 2011, but you can find out the names and times of all participants. The site has race results for marathons dating back to 1999. The site has something for marathoners performing at all levels. One link will lead you to “running calculators” including such things as a “pace chart” and a “pace/time/distance calculator”, to a “race result predictor” and even an “age equivalent results” calculator. There are also calculators for heart rate analysis, body mass, and diet. The site also has a link where you can “ask the experts” online for training advice.

Searching online for other resources, the information you come upon will be anecdotal, and most often will pertain only to a specific race. You will, however, be able to find information about a specific race in much greater detail, and an online search will allow you to find out more about the specific race courses. But rather than spoil all your fun, we’ll just direct you to your nearest search engine.

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Bleeding Blisters: Don’t ignore blisters just because you get them often – big blisters, particularly those that bleed can really wreak havoc on your body. Watch for signs of infection and clean around the blister only – don’t pop it, allow it to flood out on its own.
Knee Issues: If your knees start to go during a long training run you may have done permanent damage. If knee problems are new to you don’t just brush off pain as part of the process, get an MRI to make sure you haven’t torn a ligament.
Dehydration: On race day you’re going to have a lot on your mind but hydrating must be first and foremost. Don’t ignore warning signs like headache, dry mouth and even increased urination – all these can be signs of dangerous dehydration.

]]> http://www.siderunners.com/2012/03/03/marathon-health-warning-signs/feed/ 0 Complete List Of Marathon Races In 2012 http://www.siderunners.com/2011/09/16/complete-list-of-marathon-races-in-2012/ http://www.siderunners.com/2011/09/16/complete-list-of-marathon-races-in-2012/#comments Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.siderunners.com/?p=10 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 of Aviation Marathon, Half & 5K Robins AFB, GA
1/15/2012 Naples Daily News Half Marathon Naples, FL
1/15/2012 Louisiana Marathon, Half, Relay, 5K & Kids Race Baton Rouge, LA
1/15/2012 Houston Marathon Houston, TX
1/15/2012 Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & Half Marathon Phoenix, AZ
1/15/2012 Redding Marathon & Relay, 5K Redding, CA
1/15/2012 13.1 Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA
1/15/2012 Maui Paradise Marathon, Half, 5K & Kids Maui, HI
TBA Wee-Chi-Tah Trail Marathon & Half Marathon Wichita Falls, TX
1/21/2012 Buffalo Ruin Marathon Avalon, CA
1/22/2012 Ocala Marathon, Half, 5K & Kids Ocala, FL
1/22/2012 In Step Icebreaker Indoor Marathon Milwaukee, WI
1/22/2012 Carlsbad California Marathon & Half Carlsbad, CA
1/22/2012 Maui Oceanfront Marathon, Half, 15K & 5K Maui, HI
1/28/2012 Desert Classic Marathon, Relay, Half & 5K Phoenix, AZ
1/28/2012 Snowshoe Festival Marathon, 50K, 25K, 10K & 5K Midway, UT
1/29/2012 ING Miami Marathon & Half Marathon Miami, FL
TBA Callaway Gardens Marathon, Half & 5K Pine Mountain, GA
1/29/2012 Miracle Match Marathon Waco, TX

February 2012

TBA Tybee Marathon, Half & 5K Tybee Island, GA
2/4/2012 Death Valley Borax Marathon & 30K Death Valley, CA
2/5/2012 Melbourne & Beaches Musical Marathon & Half Melbourne, FL
2/5/2012 Tallahassee Marathon Tallahassee, FL
2/5/2012 Galveston Mardi Gras Marathon & Half Galveston, TX
2/5/2012 Surf City Marathon & Half Huntington Beach, CA
TBA Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K Pasadena, CA
TBA Dances With Dirt 50M, 50K, Marathon, Half & Relay Dade City, FL
TBA Sedona Marathon Sedona, AZ
2/12/2012 26.2 With Donna: The National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer Jacksonville Beach, FL
2/12/2012 Mercedes Marathon, Half, 5K & Kids Birmingham, AL
2/13/2012 Buzz Marathon San Miguel, CA
2/18/2012 Myrtle Beach Marathon Myrtle Beach, SC
TBA Washington’s Birthday Marathon & Relay Greenbelt, MD
2/19/2012 Fort Lauderdale A1A Marathon & Half Ft. Lauderdale, FL
2/19/2012 Five Points of Light Marathon & Half Gainesville, FL
2/19/2012 Austin Marathon Austin, TX
2/19/2012 Lost Dutchman Arizona Marathon, Half, 10K, 8K Trail Run and Two Mile Fun Run Apache Junction, AZ
TBA Pasadena Marathon Pasadena, CA
TBA Birch Bay Marathon & 25K Birch Bay, WA
TBA Surfside Beach Marathon Surfside Beach, TX
2/25/2012 Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge Black Mountain, NC
TBA Columbus “Last Chance For Boston” Marathon, Relay, Half, 5K & 10K Columbus, OH
2/26/2012 Hyannis Marathon, Half, 10K & Team Relay Hyannis, MA
2/26/2012 Cowtown Marathon, Half, Ultra, 10K & 5K Ft. Worth, TX
TBA Valentine Marathon, Half, 10 Mile, 10K, 5K & 1 Mile Olympia, WA
TBA Greenway Trail Marathon and 50K Damascus, MD

March 2012

TBA Umstead Trail Marathon Raleigh, NC
3/3/2012 Snickers Marathon & Half Albany, GA
TBA Mountain Marathon & Hillbilly 1/2 Marathon Olympia, WA
3/4/2012 13.1 Miami Beach Half Marathon Miami Beach, FL
3/4/2012 Gasparila Half Marathon Tampa, FL
3/4/2012 Rock ‘n’ Roll Mardi Gras Marathon, Half & 5K New Orleans, LA
3/4/2012 Little Rock Marathon, Half, Relay & 5K Little Rock, AK
TBA El Paso Marathon, Half, 5K El Paso, TX
3/4/2012 Napa Valley Marathon & 5K Napa, CA
TBA Ellerbe Springs Marathon Ellerbe, NC
3/10/2012 Exygon and Baptist Hospitals Gusher Marathon, Half & 5K Beaumont, TX
3/10/2012 Red Rock Canyon Marathon and 1/2 Marathon Las Vegas, NV
TBA A Run Through Time Marathon, Half & 2 Mile Salido, CO
TBA Larry Yeagle Trail Marathon Ruston, LA
3/10/2012 Catalina Marathon Catalina, CA
3/11/2012 Sarasota Half Marathon Sarasota, FL
TBA Lower Potomac River Marathon Piney Point, MD
TBA Bearathon Half Marathon & 5K Waco, TX
TBA The Half of Quincy Historic Quincy’s Half Marathon Quincy, MA
TBA Shamrock Marathon & 1/2 Virginia Beach, VA
TBA Wrightsville Beach Marathon Wrightsville Beach, NC
TBA ING Georgia Marathon and Half Marathon Atlanta, GA
TBA Seabrook Lucky Trail Marathon & Half Marathon Seabrook, TX
TBA Los Angeles Marathon Los Angeles, CA
TBA Big Island International Marathon & Half & 3.1 Mile Hilo, HI
TBA National Marathon and Half Washington, DC
TBA Sand Hollow Marathon St. George, Hurricane, UT
TBA Napa Valley Trail Marathon, Half & 10K Calistoga, CA
TBA Valley To The Sea Half Marathon Wailuku, HI
TBA Ocean Drive Marathon, 10 Mile & 5K Cape May County, NJ
TBA Virginia Creeper Marathon Abingdon, VA
TBA Oakland Running Festival Marathon, Half & 5K Oakland, CA

April 2012

TBA 13.1 New York Half Marathon New York, NY
TBA Martian Marathon and Half Marathon Ann Arbor, MI
TBA Yakima River Canyon Marathon Ellensburg, WA
TBA Golden Gate Headlands Marathon, Half & 7 Mile Sausalito, CA
TBA Knoxville Marathon and Half Marathon Knoxville, TN
TBA Olathe Marathon Olathe, KS
TBA Charlottesville Marathon Charlottesville, VA
TBA Andrew Jackson Marathon, Half and 5K Jackson, TN
TBA Eisenhower Marathon Abilene, KS
TBA Davy Crockett Bear Chase Groveton, TX
TBA Enviro-Sports Muir Woods Trail Marathon, 25K & 7M Stinson Beach, CA
TBA Diamond Valley Lake Challenge Marathon, Half & 5K Hernet, CA
TBA Labor of Love 100M, 50M, 50K, Marathon, Half, 10K Las Vegas, NV
TBA Hogeye Marathon Fayetteville, AR
TBA Southern Indiana Classic Marathon and Half Evansville, IN
TBA Big-D Texas Marathon and Half Dallas, TX
TBA Spirit of St. Louis Marathon St. Louis, MO
TBA Diamond Valley Lake Marathon San Jacinto, CA
TBA Long Beach Marina Marathon and Half Long Beach, CA
TBA Whidbey Island Marathon & Half Marathon Oak Harbor, WA
TBA Ozark Mountain Ridge Runners Frisco 50K & Marathon Willard, MO
TBA ORRC Vernonia Marathon Vernonia, OR
TBA Blue Ridge Marathon & Half Marathon on the Parkway Roanoke, VA
TBA Salt Lake City Marathon Salt Lake City, UT
TBA Wenatchee Marathon Wenatchee, WA
TBA Earth Day Challenge Marathon Gambier, OH
TBA Glass City Marathon Toledo, OH
TBA Running Fit Trail Marathon & Half Pinckney, MI
TBA Ice Breaker Road Race Great Falls, MT
TBA River City Marathon Sacramento, CA
TBA Boston Marathon Boston, MA
TBA Vasque Free State Trail Marathon, 100K, 40M Lawrence, KS
TBA LEAD Strong Half Marathon Freeland, MD
TBA Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon Nashville, TN
TBA Derby Festival Marathon Louisville, KY
TBA Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon Champaign/Urbana, IL
TBA Brainerd Jaycees Run For The Lakes Marathon & Half Nisswa, MN
TBA Diablo Marathon & 60K Endurance Run Clayton, CA
TBA Minot YMCA Marathon, Half, Relay and Mile Minot, ND

May 2012

TBA Providence Marathon and Half Marathon Providence, RI
TBA Race of Champions Marathon West Springfield, MA
TBA RexCorp Long Island Marathon East Meadow, NY
TBA New Jersey Marathon and Half Marathon Long Branch, NJ
TBA Flying Pig Marathon Cincinnati, OH
TBA La Crosse Marathon, Half & 5K La Crosse, WI
TBA Lincoln Marathon Lincoln, NE
TBA Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon Oklahoma City, OK
TBA Colorado Marathon Fort Collins, CO
TBA Harrahs Reno’s Rock-n-River Marathon Reno, NV
TBA Eugene Marathon, Half & 5K Eugene, OR
TBA Avenue of the Giants Marathon & 10K Run Bayside, CA
TBA Orange County Marathon Newport Beach, CA
TBA Big Sur International Marathon Carmel, CA
TBA Tacoma City Marathon Tacoma, WA
TBA Frederick Marathon Frederick, MD
TBA OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Indianapolis, IN
TBA Grand Valley Marathon, Half, 10K & 5K Palisades, CO
TBA Lake Geneva Marathon & Half Lake Geneva, WI
TBA Wisconsin Marathon Kenosha, WI
TBA Shiprock Marathon Shiprock, NM
TBA New Prague Half Marathon & 5K New Prague, MN
TBA Wild Wild West Marathon & 50K Lone Pine, CA
TBA Dances With Dirt 50M, 50K, Marathon, Half & Relay Gnaw Bone, IN
TBA Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon St. Joseph, MN
TBA Journey’s Marathon & Half Marathon Eagle River, WI
TBA Brookings Marathon Brookings, SD
TBA Sky Mesa Pass Trail Marathon Gateway, CO
TBA Whiskey Row Marathon Prescott, AZ
TBA Palos Verdes Marathon San Pedro, CA
TBA Windermere Marathon & Half Marathon Spokane, WA
TBA Potomac River Run Marathon Alexandria, VA
TBA Sugarloaf/USA Marathon & 15K Eustis, ME
TBA Delaware Marathon Wilmington, DE
TBA Pocono Mountain Run For The Red Marathon Pocono Mountains, PA
5/6/2012 Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon & Half Marathon Pittsburgh, PA
TBA Flying Feet Bob Potts Heritage Rail Trail Marathon York, PA
TBA Twisted Ankle Trail Marathon and Half Summerville, GA
TBA Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon Cleveland, OH
TBA Rockford Marathon & Half Marathon Rockford, IL
TBA Green Bay Marathon Green Bay, WI
TBA Post-News Colorado Colfax Marathon and Half Marathon Aurora, CO
TBA Capital City Marathon and Half Marathon Olympia, WA
TBA Berryman Marathon & 50 Mile Potosi, MO
TBA Ogden Marathon Ogden, UT
TBA Idaho Great Potato Marathon Boise, ID
TBA Going Bananas Marathon & Half El Monte, CA
TBA Central States Marathon & 50K Ames, IA
TBA Mosaic’s Rock ‘N Roll Marathon, Half, Marathon Relay & 5K Garden City, KS
TBA Fargo Marathon Fargo, ND
TBA Blue Nose Marathon Halifax, Nova Scotia
TBA Prince of Wales Island International Marathon Craig, AK
TBA United National Indian Tribal Youth, INC (UNITY) Andy Payne Marathon Oklahoma City, OK
TBA Bayshore Marathon & Half Marathon Traverse City, MI
TBA Prince of Wales Island International Marathon and Relay Hollis to Craig, AK
TBA Stillwater Marathon (Marathon, 20 Miles, Half & 12K) Stillwater, MN
TBA Buffalo Marathon and Half Buffalo, NY
TBA Couer d’Alene Marathon Coeur d’Alene, ID
TBA Keybank Vermont City Marathon Burlington, VT
TBA Madison Marathon Madison, WI
TBA Med-City Marathon Rochester, MN
TBA Wickham Parl Marathon & 50, 100 & 200 Miles Melbourne, FL
TBA Wyoming Marathon & Double Marathon Laramie, WY

June 2012

TBA God’s Country Marathon Potter County, PA
TBA Ridge Runner Races Marathon Cairo, WV
TBA Sunburst Marathon South Bend, IN
TBA 13.1 Chicago Half Marathon Chicago, IL
TBA Provo River Relay & Marathon Provo, UT
TBA Newport Marathon Newport, OR
TBA Timberline Marathon & Half Marathon Government Camp, OR
TBA Minneapolis Marathon and Half Marathon Minneapolis, MN
TBA Steamboat Springs Marathon Steamboat Springs, CO
TBA Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon Deadwood, IL
TBA Casper Marathon Casper, WY
TBA San Juan Island Marathon, Half Marathon Friday Harbor, WA
TBA San Diego Marathon San Diego, CA
TBA Governor’s Cup Marathon Helena, MT
TBA Bear Lake Marathon, Half & 10K Garden City, UT
TBA City of Rexburg Teton DAM Marathon & Full-Marathon Rexburg, ID
TBA Hatfield-McKoy Marathon and Half Williamson, WV
TBA Carmel Marathon, Half & 8K Carmel, IN
TBA Magnum Track Club Boogie Marathon & 50-Miler Ellerbe, NC
TBA Rockin’ the OC Marathon & Half Marathon Huntington Beach, CA
TBA Marathon-to-Marathon & Half Marathon Marathon, IA
TBA Maryville Marathon & Half Marathon Maryville, MO
TBA Sandhills Marathon Valentine, NE
TBA Turkey Track Trail Marathon and Half Marathon Pagosa Springs, CO
TBA Utah Valley Marathon Bridal Veil Falls, UT
TBA Lake Placid Marathon and Half Marathon Lake Placid, NY
TBA Mama Rose’s Estes Park Marathon Estes Park, CO
TBA Swan Lake Marathon & Half Marathon Viborg, SD
TBA Grandma’s Marathon Duluth, MN
TBA Mayor’s Marathon & Half Marathon Anchorage, AK

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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 has a different connotation in marathon running because you do not necessarily want to fully expend yourself constantly during the build up as this will most likely lead to injury. Instead, focus on training with appropriate footwear for one’s running style and practice becoming mentally accustomed to staying in motion for the long period of time.

For experienced long distance runners, proper nutrition and hydration during the race is a critical factor in determining maximum output. Before the race, decide on a finish time so an appropriate pace can be selected. Then eat and drink steadily throughout the race.

]]> http://www.siderunners.com/2011/09/15/compete-guide-to-racing-a-marathon/feed/ 0 Complete Guide To Competing In A Marathon http://www.siderunners.com/2011/09/12/complete-guide-to-competing-in-a-marathon/ http://www.siderunners.com/2011/09/12/complete-guide-to-competing-in-a-marathon/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.siderunners.com/?p=8 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.
3. Pace yourself: Even though you might feel a rush of adrenaline as the race begins, remember to pace yourself and be realistic about your ability. Only push yourself if you still have energy by the end of the race.
4. Eat right: On race day, do not eat anything that might upset your stomach. Stay away from sugary drinks unless you know your body can handle them. Your stomach becomes very delicate, especially during the later miles.
5. Cool down: After the race is over, continue to walk even if you are exhausted. This will prevent your muscles from seizing up and will speed your recovery process.

]]> http://www.siderunners.com/2011/09/12/complete-guide-to-competing-in-a-marathon/feed/ 0 Reasons For Participating In A Marathon http://www.siderunners.com/2011/09/10/reasons-for-participating-in-a-marathon/ http://www.siderunners.com/2011/09/10/reasons-for-participating-in-a-marathon/#comments Sat, 10 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.siderunners.com/?p=7 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

To many runners, participating in a marathon gives them validation and therefore, recognition that they were capable of doing something as well or better than other runners. Also, the audience on the sidelines watching the race gives the runners recognition for running a race that they could not participate in or just did not want to. The runners are praised by everyone.

Health

Many people participate in marathon running because they want to better their health. They might want to loose weight, strengthen certain areas of their bodies such as their cardiovascular systems or their muscle masses. Also, they might want to continue to run so that their bodies will remain as healthy as possible for as long as possible.

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