marathon

A marathon is a footrace wherein the competitors log a distance of a whopping 26 7/32 miles. Each of the participants wears on their “jersey” a number they can be identified by, and they plod along at a pace they set themselves, trying either to set a personal best, simply finish the race, or a select few even seeking to set a new world record. The top 10 all-time best recorded times all come from participants hailing from a handful of African countries.

Marathon runners train hard, running many miles daily beginning long beforehand in preparation for the big event. Marathon runners are known for their consistency, discipline, and strength of character. There is no such thing as a lazy marathon runner; if there ever was, his species has been driven into extinction almost before the dawn of time.

A marathon may have thousands upon thousands of participants, and can be run on a mostly flat surface or have trails and steep grades. Rising in popularity are half marathons, along with other races like 5ks and 10ks that offer versatility on a more local scale.

Bloggers speaking about marathons can be found at sites such as marathon-training-schedule.com and marathonrookie.com.

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• Next Stop: Do the Turkey Trot

  
  On Ramp — Authority: 132
  Sign up for something beyond gravy and naps this Thanksgiving: the 13th Annual Edison Park Turkey Trot 5K kicks off at 9am this Thursday at the Edison Park Fieldhouse, 6755 N. Northwest Highway.
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• Race Report: 2009 Philadelphia Marathon

  
  Brandon's Marathon — Authority: 133
  This past Sunday, November 22, 2009 I ran the Philadelphia Marathon. My official finish time was 3:59:14. This is how I got there…The Day BeforeI arrived in Philadelphia on Saturday, the day before the race, at about 12:30 PM. Thanks to my friend Mike, I had a great place to stay. Upon arriving, I chatted [...]
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• 300th Post - Whaaaat?

  
  Ironman, IronThings, TriThings, Life Things — Authority: 122
  300 Things about ... ME, who else would they be about ... I didnt start running until I realized that I was going to hit double digits in my clothes. It was a deal breaker for me. Ive only run three marathons - one was attached to a 2.4 mile swim and a 26.2 mile bike. I dont really like to run, its ...
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• (MRO) Marathon Oil Corporation to Slash Spending

  
  Stock Blog Hub — Authority: 165
  In its investor day meeting, integrated oil major Marathon Oil Corporation ( MRO ) offered a glimpse of its 2010 production and capital spending plans. Capital Spending Trimmed Marathon said that it will prune its capital expenditures by about $1 billion in 2010, as the company allocates a larger percentage of ...
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• Its a market marathon!!

  
  All Toile And No Reward — Authority: 119
  Roll up, roll up - for the greatest show on earth! Three markets in four days, can she do it?? Thursday, Saturday, Sunday - what a spectacular performance! Watch as Flickettysplits goes mad with pressure! Behold the whirlygig explosions as her brain crumbles under the stress! Stand well back, this isnt for the ...
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• Thanksgiving weekend to do list: November 26-29

  
  Inside Access — Authority: 138
  The Macys Great Tree Lighting at Lenox Square is free on Thursday night. Holidays not your thing? Theres a lot more to do this weekend. AJC file photo Since I hope you won’t be sitting in front of your computer on Thursday, we’re publishing the Thanksgiving Weekend To Do List today. Plan ahead to prevent the ...
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• gym day eve…

  
  cubicle dad — Authority: 130
  I feel “off” about tomorrow. I missed last week’s gym day with both girls being sick and fighting something myself. It threw off the routine, and I guess I’m worried I’ll dog it or something. Ok, so I feel “off” in general. I worry I’ll stumble here at some point, because looking at my track ...
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• Review: Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome

  
  Row Three — Authority: 488
  **~~~ (2/5) [Chris Edwards, who writes extensively about silent films on his blog, Silent Volume , has written the following review of Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome . To see the full programme click on the Doomsday header image above.] M ad Max Beyond Thunderdome opens with Max (Mel Gibson) tearing across ...
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• Shrinking Jeans *Team In Training*

  
  The Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans — Authority: 430
  **I was beyond excited when Kirsten approached me with this idea! As you may know, I participated in Team In Training for my first (and only!) 1/2 marathon a few years ago. I walked most of it, but it was the most awesome and rewarding experiences in my life.** From Kirsten: Hi everyone!  I have some exciting ...
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• Carb Loading for St. Jude Memphis Marathon

  
  Notes from Memphis — Authority: 129
  Participating restaurants, primarily in the downtown area, will offer special selections and/or discounts for runners on the eve of race day (Race Eve is December 4, Race Day is Dec. 5). Show your official race number to take advantage of the special offers (normally available only to registered participants; all ...
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• Pip & Tom – “Escape Artists”

  
  UGSMAG — Authority: 435
  [MP3: View post to listen] Download: at marathonofdope.com Another new goodie from Marathon of Dope. Introducing Pip & Tom (Pip Skid + Zucchini Drive’s Tom De Geeter) with a track produced by Kaeoflux & Mon.Key.Pod. Look out for a Dj Gordski produced Pip & Tom album coming in 2010 on Marathon of ...
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• Gosselins Move Closer to Divorce After Marathon Arbitration Sess...

  
  Hobbies Fun & entertainment - fun-entertainment.marc8.com — Authority: 166
  Gosselin divorce imminent as their shows finale also nears.
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• Muscle Soreness

  
  Run to Finish (Daily Running Log) — Authority: 464
  During marathon training, a little or a lot of soreness is to be expected. However lately I began thinking I was feeling something more than a familiar ache from the newest long run. Plus I simply cannot sleep enough! Things often gets better or worse depending on my diet, so I am glad HBBC is going and has me ...
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• B+S Notes—November 23, 2009

  
  BLACKBURN AND SWEETZER — Authority: 439
  Only the 5th stop on the 11 in 11 Food Marathon , Tommy’s — Whoa! 11 restaurants and/or bars in 11 hours / Food Marathon — You can get the whole turkey, or parts, at Joan’s On Third / Squid Ink — Little Spoon Desserts Truck / Thrillist —  LA Weekly ’s ‘New Guard’ Slams LA Weekly ’s ...
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• The week to come: Clay pot catfish, GOP knee jerks, Chinese trade balance, Holiday Fest, Jingle Walk and a reading relay.

  
  NA Confidential — Authority: 478
  Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, and the Vietnam Kitchen awaits the Confidentials. There may be a George Clooney movie, too. I also have a column slot on Thanksgiving Day, and its been filed, sealed and delivered to Coach K. Dave Matthews will appeciate my compassion in defining the words he cant understand. He isnt ...
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• Man Wins Marathon While Pushing Stroller

  
  Running Is Funny — Authority: 466
  Zac Freudenburg and Michael Wardian both set out to break Wardian’s record for running a marathon with a baby stroller. Little did they know they would both break the record, and finish one-two overall in the Route 66 Marathon in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Freudenburg and his 10 1/2-month-old son Liam covered the distance ...
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• Raleigh resident is first American-born Philly Marathon winner since 2000

  
  Raleigh Philosophical Society — Authority: 117
  From the Philadelphia Daily News : John Crews wasnt exactly considered the favorite to capture the 16th annual Philadelphia Marathon. In fact, his name was absent from the press kit handed out to the media. It probably shouldnt have been. The 25-year-old Raleigh, N.C., resident, who starred on the North Carolina ...
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• Philadelphia Marathon

  
  fixedgear — Authority: 121
  Overall general impression favorable, overall grade is B- The race was p retty well done, but the city needs a professional race management company if the goal is to compete with races like New York, Los Angeles or Chicago. One interesting note was the crowd control fencing came ...
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• December Writing Marathon from MLV Writes

  
  Jevlir Caravansary — Authority: 113
  I have to spend too much of December writing things that definitely aren’t eligible, but if you’re a writer, or aspire to be one, I recommend getting involved in something like the December Writing Marathon . Related Posts: Book: Changelings Becoming a Better Writer Writing Lessons from the Bible ...
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• Attorney: Gosselin divorce could be finalized soon

  
  Business Finance & Economy - business.marc8.com — Authority: 166
  Jon Gosselin offered his estranged wife a bouquet of red roses at their divorce arbitration hearing over the weekend. She evidently turned them down. Despite the snub, the marathon session went so well that the feuding stars of "Jon & Kate Plus Eight" could be divorced by the end of the year, his attorney said ...
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