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The Marathon: A Brief History
By Warren Pole on 23/03/2011 15:01:16
The marathon has been transformed into a talismanic calling for runners all over the world. The question is: why?
Marathons and legendary feats have been partners in crime for as long as any of us can remember. The event's beginnings can be traced back to the Greek soldier Pheidippides, who ran from Marathon to Athens to announce the defeat of the Persians
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Marathon Man: Steve Edwards
By Emma Curry on 23/03/2011 15:36:16
We found out made one man run a whopping 500 sub-4:00 marathons
Runner's World talks to Steve Edwards, 48, the man who knows all there is to know about running the legendary 26.2 miles"I ran my first marathon aged 18. It was my first-ever race: Coventry was holding its first marathon, and I had a bet with some
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BIG Marathon Index
By on 30/09/2011 10:00:00
All you need to know before taking on a marathon, from training plans to nutrition advice
Whether you're new to the marathon or merely reintroducing yourself to an old friend, we're here to help you plan your race build-up down to the last detail.Here's everything you need to know to prepare for - and complete - your best 26.2 miler
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Reader to Reader: Marathon overload?
By Jane Hoskyn on 15/04/2007 07:22:36
Running a half-marathon two weeks after your first marathon - laudable or foolhardy? Here's what you thought
This week's question comes from a forum member whose event schedule is looking a bit crowded..."I'm doing the Edinburgh Marathon on 27 May. It's my first marathon, and the training is going OK, though I had two weeks off due to injury. I've got
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Reader To Reader: Post-Marathon
By Jane Hoskyn on 22/10/2006 14:08:29
Your first marathon is over - how much should you run now? Here's what you thought
"I've just completed my first marathon, peaking at 50 miles per week during my training. I'm now looking to train over the winter and enter numerous events to improve on my PB. What's the best advice you kind folks have on training after your first
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The FIRST Three Day A Week Marathon Schedule
By Amby Burfoot on 05/12/2006 15:06:54
Tired of slogging through miles of training? Here's how to run your best marathon on three training runs a week
Jimmy Brehm had completed four marathons, with a best time of 3:51. He wanted to run faster. Andy Goodwin had finished two marathons, with a best of 3:21, and he wanted to become faster, too. Kim Halley had other issues. She had run two marathons 10
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Hard Training Q&As: Marathoning
By Runner's World on 23/06/2004 17:25:10
From the forum: former London Marathon winner Mike Gratton on dedicated training
Hard Training Q&AsTRAINING GENERAL• Do I need to take an "easy week" when my average mileage isn’t that high? • Should you try and break through ‘the wall’ in training? • Is it just the cold weather, or am I getting fitter? • How do I overcome
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Half-Marathon Essential Q&As
By Nick Anderson on 06/08/2007 14:52:39
Everything you need to know about tackling a half-marathon, whatever your ability or ambitions
boost your confidence. Remember to run frequently, rest when your schedule says to or when you’re tired, eat and drink well and surround yourself with positive people.General TrainingDo I need to run more than 13 miles in training? To complete the half-marathon
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Win the ultimate spring marathon experience
By on 11/11/2010 15:43:58
Join the Runner's World team for our first ever Paris Marathon and enjoy an unbeatable training and racing package
It's all change with our Super Six scheme for 2011. We've teamed up with ASICS to give you the chance to win a VIP training and racing package for the 2011 Paris Marathon sponsored by ASICS. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to run your
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Liz Yelling's Half-Marathon Training Tips
By Runner's World on 17/09/2008 16:56:59
Run your first or fastest half-marathon with these top training tips from GB Olympic marathon runner Liz Yelling
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