Top Brands Partner with Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series
Elite Racing, Inc. produces nation's largest marathon and half-marathon road racing series.
The 2008 Colfax Marathon is Ready to Roll on May 18, 2008 with a Redesigned Course
The third annual Post-News Colorado Colfax Marathon is ready to roll on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 6:00 am with a brand new fast race course. Online registration is now open at www.coloradocolfaxmarathon.org.
Reggae Marathon to Also Showcase History of Jamaica and Negril Beach
The fourth year of the Reggae Marathon is having a side show to showcase the history of Negril Beach and Jamaica.
al fresco All Natural Is The Official Chicken Sausage Of The 112th Boston Marathon
America's favorite chicken sausage to fuel marathon runners the evening before the big race
Training For An Ultra Marathon
Marathons are traditionally 26.2 miles. To some, the marathon represents the ultimate running challenge. But to others, namely people who have run several marathons, they simply aren?t challenging anymore. For these people, running ultra marathons is the answer.
Blogging Marathon for World Diabetes Day
World Diabetes Day is a day to bring Diabetes into the spotlight, to build awareness amongst those at risk, to educate sufferers about better management strategies, to raise awareness in the wider community and to work towards a cure.
That's why the Official Diabetes Blog is spreading the World Diabetes Day message, through a marathon blogging effort.
Annual Steamboat Springs Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K Run and Walk on Sunday June 3, 2007
Athletes are already training for Colorado's largest running series, the Steamboat Springs Running Series, the highlight of which is the 26th Annual Steamboat Springs Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K Run and Walk, Sunday June 3, 2007.
Local Fitness Club Hosts Marathon, Raises Money For Charity
Ellipse Fitness, which has four locations in Wisconsin, recently held their first annual "Victory Over Violence" fitness marathon to benefit Harbor House Domestic Abuse Programs. The fitness clubs raised $7,000, which will go towards the charity's programs and services.
Brad Feld, YourRunning.com Select Bobby Bostic to Run North Pole Marathon in Brad's Place
Brad Feld and YourRunning.com have chosen Oakland endurance athlete and Challenged Athletes fund-raiser Bobby Bostic to run in Brad's place at the North Pole Marathon on April 7. Bobby will document his training and the race on his "Hot & Cold Running Blog," and with audio and video reports on www.YourRunning.com, a participative online community for running enthusiasts.
Marathon Health Appoints Jerry Ford Chief Executive Officer
Marathon Health today announced that Jerry Ford has been appointed chief executive officer of the company.
Over 400,000 Marathon Runners Each Year Are at High Risk for Melanoma - The Most Dangerous Skin Cancer
Dr. Sam Speron a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon states many runners visit his office during the summer months as a precautionary visit and he recommends all marathon runners to see a Plastic Surgeon or Dermatologist annually.
Instant Deployment of Video Surveillance for the Boston Marathon Enabled by Strix Systems Wireless Mesh Technology
Strix Systems Integrated Wireless Video System Provided Wireless Video Surveillance For Public Safety Using Galaxy Internet's Brookline Wi-Fi Network
Annual Kiawah Island Marathon Delights Both Spectators and Participants
ResortQuest welcomes spectators to the Kiawah Island Marathon with discounts and special benefits on vacation rentals (http://www.resortquest.com) in Charleston and surrounding areas.
Reggae Marathon for Fourth Year in Negril
This is the fourth year that the Reggae Marathon is being organized in Negril. The inaugural year in 2001 saw more than 1,500 runners and the 2002 race was more successful with more than 2,000 runners. This year's race is supposed to bring in many more runners.
Best Running Shoes For Flat Feet
People were born with different physical characteristics in their bodies. With regards to feet considerations, you may be blessed (or cursed) to have a flat foot. In accordance with this aspect of biological uniqueness, the best running shoes for flat feet should be used for optimum comfort and convenience.
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Running a marathon in a Triathlon? Why is it last?
Running is the last event in an Ironman In 1974, when the San Diego Track Club held the first one in modern history, triathletes would run first, than bike, and then swam. Running came first because it was what came naturally to the athletes at the time; that's all they did back then, run around. Back in Greek times, the term triathlon just meant a collection of three athletic events; they didn't have to be the three that we use now. Run event switched from first to last for Safety Reasons Because of safety reasons, modern triathlons run the events in the opposite order. You swim first, then you bike, and finally, you run that marathon. The idea behind this is that if runners fall down from exhaustion during a run, they fall to the ground. If you drop from exhaustion while you're in the ocean, chances are you're going to drown. Not a good way to attract contestants. So now, you run last. Usually triathlons will have cutoff times throughout the race. For an Ironman, contestants must finish the swim component within 2 hours and 20 minutes and the bicycle component within 10 hours and 30 minutes of starting the race. That leaves six and a half hours for the run since contestants must finish the entire event in 17 hours. This gives strong runners a chance to distinguish themselves from the rest of the pack. A triathlon guide for triathlon enthusiasts More articles like this: http://www.triathlon-guide.com
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