Hatfield McCoy Marathon & 10 Hour Endurance Run - Episode #101

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Published June 24, 2010 at 8:07 p.m.

This show is about two of my buddies who ran two separate marathons in 24 hours in two different states.Rothrock Trail Challenge video from Rickfirerunner blogMusic by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band, and Derek Miller’s PenmachineMusic by Andy Ace ...

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Would it be a good idea to leave out Hamburg?

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Published March 21, 2010 at 8:48 a.m.

The Hamburg Marathon on April 25 was set out to be the second marathon run in this project. Originally, the idea was to run two marathons last year (2009), Rotterdam in the spring and Berlin in the fall. But Berlin didn’t quite work out. No results there, the only result so far is the 2:49:57 [ ... ] ...

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Bad Marathon Time? Blame It on the Air

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Published March 2, 2010 at 9:41 a.m.

If you're looking for a fast marathon to run, here's one factor you may not have considered: air quality. A new study from the American College of Sports Medicine indicates that poor air quality may hinder women's marathon times. The study, led by researcher Linsey Marr, Ph.D., evaluated marathon race results, weather data and air pollutant concentrations in seven marathons over a period of 8 to 28 years. Researchers compared the top three male and female finishing times with the course record

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Ladies, Find Your Inner Runner!

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Published Feb. 3, 2010 at 8:12 a.m.

Today is National Girls & Women in Sports Day, so I thought it would be a great day to highlight some women-only and female-friendly races around the U.S.  If you're interested in any of these, don't wait too long to register - many of these popular events sell out quickly! ... More Magazine + Fitness Magazine Half-Marathon : This 13.1-mile race, sponsored by More and Fitness magazines, takes place in New York's Central Park on April 25. Open to women only, this race is very friendly to

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Kara on Maternity and Marathons

Published Feb. 2, 2010 at 12:30 a.m.

Also: Lagat eyes U.S. 5000 record; fourth time's the charm for Cory Mcgee; Chat with Hannah England ...

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It's All Mental

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Published Jan. 18, 2010 at 6:51 a.m.

"Long distance running is 90% mental and the other half is physical." -Rich Davis ... While the above quote is meant to be humorous, like many things that make us laugh, there's a little truth to it. All long distance runners know that the mental challenges of running and racing can be just as difficult, and sometimes even harder, than the physical tests. Staying motivated to keep training can be tough, especially when it's the middle of January and it's cold outside. And getting through long

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Hitting the Slopes

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Published Jan. 7, 2010 at 3:31 p.m.
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Right now the running team that I coach is several weeks into training for their spring marathons and half marathons. Lots of them are planning ski weekends for Martin Luther King and President's Day weekends, and they're wondering how a weekend of skiing will affect their training schedule. Should they still do a long run that weekend? Or is a weekend of skiing enough activity for one weekend? ... First of all, skiing, especially cross-country, or even snowboarding, can be excellent

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Are You Ready for a Half Marathon?

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Published Jan. 11, 2010 at 5:42 a.m.

I've been hearing from a lot of runners who have resolved to run a half marathon in 2010. Are you one of them? Or, maybe you've started thinking about taking on the 13.1-mile distance?  Many runners choose the half marathon distance because the training is not as time-consuming as a full marathon, but it's still a race distance that's challenging and comes with a lot of bragging rights ... Learn all about what it takes to train for and complete a half-marathon, including schedules, long

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Pick Your Marathon

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Published Nov. 15, 2009 at 3:17 a.m.
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It's not too early to start thinking about New Year's resolutions, and some runners have a spring marathon on their list of 2010 goals. There are plenty of spring-time marathons around the world and across the U.S. To help you decide which marathon to run, check out MarathonGuide.com. The site features a searchable database and reviews of both U.S. and international marathons from people who have run the races ... If you're looking for a unique experience or a fabulous destination, check out

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Marathons Are Not Just for the Swift

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Published Nov. 3, 2009 at 8:59 a.m.

A recent article in the New York Times last has created a huge debate in the running community about whether slower runners and walkers should participate in marathons. Should the 26.2-mile race be reserved for those who can run the entire distance at a fast clip? The article states that some "purists" believe that, "Slow runners have disrespected the distance ... and have ruined the marathon's mystique." The "stragglers" force race directors to keep the course open longer, which can make the

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