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Original Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Begins New Decade in San Diego
Runners and walkers are encouraged to begin training and reserve a spot at the start line today.

Ten Things To Avoid When Tapering For A Marathon
Every marathoner wants to tell you all the things to do during your marathon taper. Are you ready to hear what you shouldn?t do?

Amputee Runner Shatters More Records at Chicago Marathon
On a chilly windy day at the Chicago Marathon on Sunday October 22, Amy Palmerio-Winters, of Meadville, PA shattered another marathon record for female amputee runners. Running on two broken toes not completely healed on her non-amputated leg, and spending Thursday and Friday in the hospital due to anaphylactic shock, Ms. Palmerio-Winters finished the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon in a time of 3 hours 4 minutes and 16 seconds placing 34th in her age group and 148th in the entire field of able-bodied female marathoners.

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.

College Students Organize First-ever Remote Astronomy International Messier Marathon
Michael Pagitz, of Austria and Evan Fischler, of Seattle, Washington have presented to the global astronomical community a challenge to participate in the world's first ever organized, remote astronomy Messier Marathon. For those of you that are interested mark your calendar for March 28 and March 29, 2008. Find below more details and links to websites where you can learn more of the details and actually register for the competition.

Prevent Injuries While Marathon Training
Injury prevention is a very serious issue for those who run regularly, especially those who are in training for a particular race or event. In these cases injury prevention is not only important because it helps the runner to avoid a painful injury and potentially long recovery period but it is also critical because an injury can disrupt the training schedule and result in the runner not being properly prepared for the race or event. This article will provide some basic tips for runners which will help them to prevent injuries.

Marathon Health Appoints Jerry Ford Chief Executive Officer
Marathon Health today announced that Jerry Ford has been appointed chief executive officer of the company.

Aetrex Worldwide, Inc. to Make Debut at the 2007 Boston Marathon (Booth #721)
Aetrex Worldwide, Inc. has announced that they will be exhibiting at the 2007 Boston Marathon from April 13 to 15, 2007. Aetrex is recognized throughout the medical community as the leader in pedorthic footcare products and technologies. The company is continuing their national consumer awareness campaign in Boston to educate marathon runners on the benefits of pedorthic products. Their consumer show debut was at the City of Los Angeles Marathon in March 2007.

A Quick Guide To Buying A Pair Of Running Shoes
There are several things to keep in mind when setting out to buy running shoes. If you purchase a shoe that is not right for your foot, you can suffer the consequences. Things like shin splints, tendonitis, and plantar faciatis are all things that can happen if you don?t where the proper shoes. Basically, you set yourself up for injury.

Zensah® Performance Apparel Debuts Marathon Recovery Sleeves at the Boston Marathon
Innovative leg sleeves reduce recovery time for marathon runners helping marathon runners to recover faster.

London Marathon Spectator And Travel Tips
Having ran the London Marathon four times here are my top tips on: watching, travelling and generally enjoying yourself on London Marathon day Top five tips to spot your friend running the London Marathon: 1

Maine Track Club chooses Peak Performance as title sponsor for 2008 Maine Marathon
Peak Performance Multisport will be the new title sponsor of the Maine Marathon, October 5, 2008. The race features three events -- a full marathon, a half marathon and a marathon relay.

Aetrex 2007 City of Los Angeles Marathon Participation a Success
On March 3 and 4, 2007, Aetrex Worldwide, Inc. participated in their first consumer marathon exhibition at the City of Los Angeles Marathon in Los Angeles, CA

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.

P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & ½ Marathon to Celebrate Fifth Anniversary
Popular running festival a unique winter getaway for active travelers and families