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How many half marathon's is it safe to run in a 3 month period? My brother is set to run a half marathon next weekend, one at the start of September then one in October. He is 32, fit enough to have run a half marathon before and continues to train. Is there any reason why running 3 half marathons so close together is bad for his health in any way? If not, are there any training methods he should use in addition to normal half marathon training? Thanks in advance for any help.

What is the best marathon in the world to run? What marathon has the most fun, interesting, scenic route... I've ran the Toronto marathon a few times and want to run something different and fun. I'm not a fast runner, so the Boston marathon or any hardcore ones are out of the question.

What's the difference between the Britax Marathon and the Britax Marathon CV? I'm trying to order a Britax Marathon car seat, but I have the option between the regular Marathon, and the Marathon CV. What is the difference between the two?

How to train to run a faster Marathon in the off season? I am planning on running my second marathon next October. I would like to come in at 7:10/ mile to qualify for the Boston Marathon. I just ran a 9:59/mile at the Mount Dessert Island marathon in Bar Harbor Me. The hills(mountains) were unbelievable!! Those who run it, say the overall incline towers that of Boston and the heartbreak hill. Only 10 people would have times that would have qualified for Boston. I know I need to work on my speed and work in some long runs, but how much and how often? I want to try to save my knees while keeping the endurance and working on the speed at the same time.

How long before a half marathon should I start training? I'm sixteen and I plan on doing a half marathon. I need help on a training schedule or a website that could help me plan this. And when should a actually start training before the half marathon?

Can elite marathon runner listen to music when running in Marathons? Just wondering if anybody know if elite marathon runners can listen to ipods and other music devices when running in big city marathons like London. It is just that you never see anybody do it. I personally can't run without my Ipod.

When should I start training for a half marathon? I would like to run my first ever 1/2 marathon (13.1 miles). The half marathon is not until October 3. I usually run about 5 miles everday, but I would like to build up in order to do the marathon. Do I have enough time to do this? I have great endurance and stamina, so building up my running will be easy. What are some other preparations I need to do?

Why are female marathon runners given a fifteen minute head start? I want to know why female marathon runners are given a fifteen minute head start. Is it to compensate? Or is it to make it more exciting and because the men get an extra prize if they beat the women?

What is a half marathon prep schedule for someone who can only run every other day? I get shin splints if I run consecutive days. I have tried all sorts of running schedules and have found that IF and ONLY IF I run every other day do I avoid shin splints. Does anyone know of an every other day half marathon "prep" schedule? I have been a runner for about 2 years.

How do I get ready for half marathon with only a treadmill and elliptical? Here is the problem; I am trying to train for half marathon. I live in Mountain states, ie SNOW-SNOW-SNOW! I am running on treadmill everyday. I also use elliptical. When I get off work at 6:00pm it is dark. I have finished one half marathon, but was able to run outdoors. I am not builiding my miles due to boredom- Please help with anything that may help! My race is in 3 months!

How do you train for a destination marathon? I live in Southern California (in LA near the beach). I am training for my first marathon, but it will be in Hawaii at the end of June. Just curious if there are any tips for training for a marathon that will be at a different altitude or climate than where you live.

How long after first marathon should I wait to do another one? I just did the half marathon but my boyfriend did the full and I would like to do a full. The thing is I want him to do the full with me but I am wondering how long should we wait for him to be able to do another full? We ran these races yesterday.

How should I prepare for running a marathon? I've recently started running (about two months ago),and my dream has always been to run in a marathon. I'm planning on entering a marathon that is held in July. Are there any tips for me that would better prepare me for this venture? Thanks in advance! ****I'm entering the Peachtree Road Race (10K).****

How to train to run a half marathon? One of my ambitions for 2008 is to run a half marathon. I've always had a hard time running for a long time and long distances, so I want to find out how to train... Is there a book or website that has helped anyone go from a non-runner to a marathon runner? I am fairly fit- I have no problem swimming for long distances or cycling for long distances. I just have an extremely difficult time running. Any suggestions would be MUCH appreciated!

How do you train for a half marathon in Minnesota? I am wondering how people manage to train for a marathon while living in Minnesota. I can't run outside when it's cold and I can only manage about 45 minutes of running on the treadmill. I absolutely love running outside and wish I lived in a warmer climate, but any suggestions for training for a half marathon given my limitations?

When is there a marathon in Houston? How can i train for it? I know there is a Houston Chevrolet marathon coming up in january but that is too close and i have not trained yet. What are some other 2008 Houston Marathon dates? How could i train for them? I play soccer so i usually run 6 to 8 miles every gamej, and i'm aware a marathon is much longer but how long would i need to train for it?

What's the best way to start training for a marathon? I want to run in a marathon. Is it too late to start training for the New York City marathon? I can run 6 miles, 8 minutes a mile without stopping. What's the best way to start training for a full 26 mile marathon and get a decent time?

I am training for a marathon and need to have a radical hysterectomy. How long will recovery take? My third biopsy is Tuesday to see if lymph nodes will be taken out as well. I am training for a marathon, and am worried my training will be majorly effected. I know the surgery is most important, but I am hoping to start running as soon as 3 weeks after surgery. I can ask Dr., but can't wait to find out. Anyone have advise for quicker recovery?

What are some marathon running tips for someone who is fat? I made a New Year's resolution this year to run a marathon, but I'm really, really fat. I do exercise, but I'm still overweight--are there any special marathon training programs out there for those of us who have a lot of extra lard on us?

How can I cut my marathon time to qualify for Boston? I am currently at about 4:00 for a marathon. At my age I need to cut my time down to under 3:20 to qualify for the Boston Marathon. How can I work to speed up my time. I know running faster, doing fartlyk work, etc. Any other suggestions. I have cut about 20 minutes off my marathon time in the last 10 months.

What is the average speed marathon runners run at? Specifically the London Marathon, which has no uphill areas. The WR is about 2 hours, so how many kph is that? Also, what about the average speed for 3 hours?

What is the best insole and water system for running a marathon? Currently training for a marathon. I ran a half marathon last year, and feel like I could have performed better if my feet didn't hurt around mile 8. When I checked my feet after the half marathon, skin was rubbed off around the ball of the foot, etc. Any suggestions to take care of the rubbing as well?

How much money do you need to raise to run a marathon? Hi, I watched the London Marathon yesterday and I have decided that I would really like to do a marathon next year. Does anyone know how much money you need to raise to run a marathon? Is it thousands of pounds? Or is there no limit at all?

How do people that run a marathon raise money for a charity? OK so all the time i hear about how there is a cancer walk or marathon & the more people that go the more $ gets raised.. Where the heck does the $ come from? And why is it that people can participate in a walk or run activity for a charity & actually make $ for the disease research, etc..? I just dont understand the process.

How do i weight train and marathon train when i have a very high metabolism? How do i weight train and marathon train when i have a very high metabolism? I cant put on weight when i do endurance running but wish to achieve a high standard in both. I lift weights then burn off muscle when running, even when taking creatine. Any ideas?

What is the best way to train for a marathon in less than 60 days? Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can best prepare for a marathon in 60 days? I know it's possible and I'm comfortable preparing for a half marathon in two weeks from no training. Any fitness guru's out there that can steer me in the right direction?

What is the most fun half marathon to run? I just ran the Aramco half marathon and it was great! I want to do it again, but would like some advice as to which ones are as well-organized and fun.

How long might it take me to train for a 13 mile marathon. Complete beginner? I don't have any exercise regimen and my endurance is very low. I have taken on the marathon challenge for 13 miles. How long would it take to train approximately? ANY training tips you give will be highly appreciated. Never ran a marathon before. Thanks guys! PS: Also, is a marathon supposed to be like a jog? Or a run? Not sure what applies.

What is the best training schedule to run a marathon in 4hours? I'm going on my 3rd marathon, I run 3 to 4 times a week, about 6 miles. I usually do 10k's twice a month. I'm running the Bank Of America Chicago Marathon in October.

What should I do to start training for a marathon? I have decided that I want to try to train for a marathon, or at least a half marathon to start with. Does anyone have any tips on what I could do to get started? I have found tons of websites with info, but I want to hear what other people have done that has worked.

Why should I run in the Chicago Marathon as apposed to a smaller one? The Chicago Marathon costs more than twice as much as the marathons in South Bend and Rockford. What is the benefit of running in the Chicago Marathon?

How can I train to run a marathon without leaving my home? By this I mean be able to finish a marathon at a decent pace without going running every week. It is even possible?

How should i start training for a marathon? I excercise almost every day, however i still do not feel i am in great shape. I've made it a long-term goal to complete a marathon. I am not a runner, and not a big fan of running either. I am not in great shape and i don't have a specific date it can even be a year or two from now. How should i train specifically?

What is the best marathon (1/2 marathon) to run anywhere in Colorado? I'm 14, and have always loved running, I know I could be great at running a 1/2 marathon, and would love any input from anyone who knows a great one to run in Colorado? Also, I found a great training plan, but if anyone has any recommendations that would be great! Thank you, I really like senic, and I don't mind hills, would actually prefer them to flat. I would like to do this some where in the range of March-August. Thank You

How old do I have to be to run a marathon? I'm 17 and a senior in high school. I run religiously and consistently run half marathons in under an hour and a half. I back pack a lot and I'm really big on endurance sports. I'm planning on biking for 24 hours straight in an attempt to beat my dads mileage count of 205. I really think it would be cool to do a marathon before I hit 20, but I don't want to do anything stupid and ruin myself early.

How should I train for a half marathon in 9 weeks? I recently signed up for a half marathon on the 25th of april but I have no idea how to start training. I don't do much running at the moment (maybe once a week jog) and have not run for more than 5-6K at a time. I do cycle a fair bit though so am not too unhealthy. How should I train in the remaining 9 weeks. My aim is to finish in around 2 hours (hopefully less) or at least finish in an average-ish time.

I am having a party that has a theme of Marathon running. Anyone have ideas for events? We are looking for drinking games or non drinking based games that fit with the theme of Marathon/running. The party is actually a fund raiser for a guy running the Boston Marathon, hence the theme.

Will they really stop me from using an iPod during the Philadelphia half marathon? It says on the FAQ section of the website that anything with earphones is NOT allowed when running the marathon or half marathon. Has anyone ever run this race before? Will they actually stop me if I bring my ipod? I am running the half marathon in November and my music has always been a crucial aspect of my runs.

How is best to deal with blisters when running a marathon? I am running the NYC Marathon next month. Its my first marathon and my training is now getting pretty intense. I have developed a re-occuring blister on my 2nd toe as it rubs against the middle one when I run. What is the best way to firstly let this heal quickly and secondly to stop it irritating me on the race day?

How far is it between water stations during a marathon? Do all marathons have the same given distance between water stations? I'll be doing my first marathon in a few months, and I'm debating whether to bring a camelbak or not. Also if the distance between each station is different, for eah marathon, does anybody got any idea how far it is between staions during the grand canyon marathon?

Food to serve during a Jane Austen Marathon? My friends and I are trying to plan a Jane Austen marathon. We are planning to get together to watch a selection of the movies but I'm running into a brick wall when it comes to the food to serve. I would really appreciate any suggestions for any meal! I would like to serve food popular during the period. I thought of having tea with sandwiches and I'm definitely set on desserts but I'm not sure what to do about main dish foods for dinner.

Is It possible to train for a half marathon in four months? I'm possibly the most unfit person on the planet, but I have signed myself up to do a half marathon in four months time! Is it possible for me to train myself up in time to do this race, or am I likely to have a heart attack en route? If the former, then can anyone recommend any good training plans?

How long should it take to train for my first half marathon? I would like to do a half marathon in October. I have just started running and am average (but not great) fitness. I can run about a mile in 13min at the moment. Is 7 months enough time to train for a half marathon?

What advice can you give me in training for a half marathon? I want to run a half-marathon in January (I live in AZ). I've never done any type of marathon before. I bought some awesome running shoes and started running about 30 mins a day, 5 days a week, inside and outside. Still doing my regular weight training 3 days a week (light weights). What advice or tips can you give me to help me train to be in the best shape possible by then.

What is the appropriate age to run a marathon? I'm 19 and would like to run the Cleveland Rite-Aid Marathon in May. Will I be putting to much stress on my body leading to long-term consequences?

What is the best way to train for a marathon? I am running/walking a 10k race on April 5, 2008. What is going to be the best way to train for this marathon. It's my first!

How long do you need to train for a marathon? I want to do one in 4 months. I don't have the best running base, my longest run has been 8 miles. I got the idea this morning to do a marathon, and I picked this one in 4 months.Any thoughts?

What is the best training schedule for a half marathon? I'm supposed to run a half marathon in Moab in October, although i've never run farther than 5 miles. What is an awesome training schedule that will prepare me for this race?

running a half marathon in april should i already be training? I am running a half marathon in april should i have already started training/running. I do workout 3-5 days a week with strength training and kickboxing but this is first time running in any kind of race.

Are there any ways to still register for a marathon once it is closed? Tried to sign up for Houston marathon in January but the pnline signup is full. Any suggestions on getting around that?

What music should I listen to while running a marathon? I'm preparing a playlist for a marathon I'm running this weekend and I want some good jams on there to help me make it through. Any suggestions on good music to run to?

How long does it take to run the Boston marathon? A friend of mine claims to have run the Boston marathon, from start to finish, in less than four hours. Three hours and forty three minutes, to be exact. Is this even possible? That's something like... I don't even know, I can't even calculate how many miles per minute that is. He also alleges to have been injured during mile 15 and I think that's where his story really falls apart.

How many people that start a marathon actually finish? How long should an average amateur finish a 42 km(26m)? 42 km (26 mile race)? The pros ususally take about 2:26:00. I wanted to take part in the upcoming vancouver marathon in 2008 and was looking for some advice. I'm 18, 6'4" and skinny. I need to work on my stamina, what would be some good exercises for that? Any suggestions (also anything to do with amateurs in marathons) would be very helpful. Thank you.

How early should I start training for a half marathon? I am not really a runner, but I would like to complete a half marathon sometime in 2008. I certainly wouldn't be aiming to win it or anything--just complete it in a decent time. About how much time does it take a newbie to prepare for a run like this? Also, where can I find information about training programs and such? Thanks for your help!

How do I prevent blisters when training for a marathon? When I run over 10-12 miles I get blisters on my left foot. Any suggestions on preventing this? My goal is to get comfortable at running 20 prior to the marathon.

Is my half marathon time good? How can I improve it for next time? I'm 15 years old and I ran my first half marathon last autumn in 2 hours and 5 minutes. I'll be doing another one next autumn and I'd like to know how I can train over the summer to get my time to be under two hours! I run 3 times a week (between 5-15 km a time). Any suggestions?

What is an ideal time for running a half marathon? I am healthy and athletic. I want to run a half marathon in a competitive speed, but not too competitive to qualify for a regional or national level.

What's the best way to start running to get to a marathon? I had a baby 18months ago and have been rather lazy since, so I'm a little out of shape. How do I begin running with the hopes of running a marathon this year? How many miles should I shoot for at a time? Realistically, how long until I could run a marathon?