Marathon

Run Past Your Goals and Find Yourself

Dylan Armajani | Posted 05.25.2012

Read More: Setting Goals, NYC Marathon, Personal Health, Running, Cross Country, Marathon, Fitness, Fitness and Exercise, Dylan Armajani, Goals, Healthy Living News

Up until a month ago, my longest run had been somewhere around three miles. I ran for no reason but to exercise. I always had a point A and a point B that were close enough to just keep me in shape, but were never that much of a struggle.

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Progress by Marathon?

Logan Nakyanzi Pollard | Posted 05.18.2012

Read More: Run, Running, Los Angeles, Marathon, Pasadena, Healthy Living Spirit, My La, Best of La, 4th Annual Pasadena Marathon, Pasadena Marthon, La Around Town, Running for a Cause, Running for Charity, Los Angeles News

Running is its own end. It's a sentence and an exclamation mark. Running definitely brings out one's spirit, and also it shows people that anything is possible. If you'll be in Pasadena this weekend check out the 4th Annual Pasadena Marathon.

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Tragedy: A Love Story

Sarah O'Leary | Posted 05.08.2012

Read More: Love and Relationships, Marathon, Loss, Love, United Cerebral Palsy, Loss of a Loved One, Impact News

Sometimes I just have one of those days. I was a living in the crawl space of my head, frustrated, angry and anxious. I was afraid of and consumed b...

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A Mindful Eating Marathon: You Are Invited!

Dr. Susan Albers | Posted 05.02.2012

Read More: Mindful Eating, Dieting, Eating Mindfully, Mindfulness, Mindful Eating Tip, Marathon, Susan Albers, Challenge, Diet and Nutrition, Healthy Living News

If you want to win something, run the 100m. If you want to experience something, run a marathon. -- Emil Zatopek Welcome to the Mindful Eating Marat...

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Woman's Unexpected Million-Dollar Legacy

Carolyn Anderson | Posted 05.02.2012

Read More: Self-Improvement, Marathon, Death, Legacy, Personal Legacy, Activism, Gps-Soul, Mindfulness, Personal Impact, Volunteerism, Contributions, Memories, Impact, Healthy Living News

Although it is a morbid exercise, I want you to think about what your obituary will read one day. What words will people use to describe you and how will you remembered?

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From Cancer Patient To Country Star: My Lifelong Connection To St. Jude's Hospital Research

Darren Warren | Posted 04.27.2012

Read More: Cancer Research, St Judes Country Music Marathon, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Darren Warren, Marathon, Impact News

I will never forget the time my brother and I were sitting in my truck eating a cheeseburger and I kept looking in the mirror because I had this lump ...

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I'm Going to Run 26 Miles, 385 Yards for My Father

Dylan Armajani | Posted 04.27.2012

Read More: Stroke Risk, Stroke, Nyc, NYC Marathon, Running, Marathon, New York Road Runners, Dylan Armajani, Run New York Marathon, Run Marathon, New York Marathon, Fitness and Exercise, Running a Marathon, Healthy Living News

It's official. I'm running my first marathon this year: the ING NYC Marathon 2012. Up until three weeks ago, I had never run more than a 5K. So how did I get here?

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Marathon Women

Susan Orlins | Posted 04.27.2012

Read More: Divorce, Raising Money for Charity, Older Woman Running Marathon, Mothers and Daughters, Running for AIDS, Marathon Training, Marathon, Mother-Daughter, Parents-Moms, Parents News

Shouldn't the mother be the one to soak up her little girl's I-did-it grin as she crosses the finish line? Or was this one of those role reversals dealt to us by the passing years?

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Is There a Safe Way to Train for an Ultra Marathon?

Quora | Posted 04.23.2012

Read More: Health and Wellness, Health, Marathon, Ultramarathon-Man, Fitness, Fitness Tips, Fitness and Exercise, Physical Fitness, Wellness, Ultramarathon, Ultramarathon Man, Health and Fitness News

This question originally appeared on Quora. By Andy Johns, Product Manager - User Growth, Quora Yes, there are many safety precautions that your w...

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Her Failed Marriage Led To The Journey Of A Lifetime

Posted 05.18.2012

Read More: Reinvention, Starting a New Life, Marlo Thomas, Marriage, Failed Marriage, It Ain't Over, Divorce, Running, Marathon, It Ain't Over Till It's Over, Slidepollajax, Starting Over, Huff/Post50 News

One of the reasons I started my website, Marlothomas.com, is that I wanted a place for women to come together and dream. Women should know that they d...

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Boston is No Place for Novices

Sarah O'Leary | Posted 04.16.2012

Read More: Boston, Chicago Marathon, NYC Marathon, Marathon, Boston Marathon, Marathon Training, Boston Marathon Qualifying Times, 2012 Boston Marathon, Boston Marathon Weather, Sports News

Boston is the holy grail of marathon running in the U.S. and the world over. Before a little over a decade ago, the only way to officially enter the Boston Marathon was through running a qualifying time in another marathon.

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How To Stay Cool During A Heat-Wave Run

Posted 04.16.2012

Read More: Boston Marathon Heat Wave, Heat Wave Marathon, Heat Stroke, Marathon Safety, Heat Wave, Heat Stroke Marathon, Boston Marathon, Marathon, Running Safety, Healthy Living News

The Boston Marathon kicked off this morning, despite concerns about the unseasonably warm weather. With temperatures expected to rise to 84 degrees at...

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Heat Forces Boston Marathon, Runners To Adjust

AP | JIMMY GOLEN | Posted 04.16.2012

Read More: Boston Marathon Temperature, Boston Marathon 2012, Marathon, Boston Marathon Weather, Boston Marathon, Marathon Running, Boston Marathon News, Sports News

BOSTON — The Run for the Hoses. The Duel in the Sun. The Inferno. As the prospect of 80-degree temperatures looms over Monday's Boston Marathon...

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Running the Alps

Heidi Dietrich | Posted 05.22.2012

Read More: TransAlpine Run, Fitness and Exercise, Running, Marathon, Health, Exercise, Fitness, TransRockies Run, Super Marathon, Race, Long Distance Running, Long-Distance Running, Races, Healthy Living News

The practical side of me won out this time around, so I won't be traveling to the TransAlpine Run this September to write about the race. This year, the focus remains on getting married and other new life endeavors. I'm not hanging up the hat for good on stage racing, however.

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Can Too Much Cardio Hurt Your Heart?

Posted 03.20.2012

Read More: Video, Greatist, Running, Marathon, Cardio, Heart Health, Fitness and Exercise, Heart Attack, Healthy Living News

By Jeremey DuVall Marathon running has taken off in the last few years, and for good reason. Pounding the pavement offers amazing aerobic benefi...

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25 Wounded Vets Finish Marathon (PHOTOS)

Posted 03.22.2012

Read More: Wounded Veterans, Video, Achilles International, Amputee, Honda L.A. Marathon, Achilles Freedom Team of Wounded Veterans, Marathon, Dick Traum, Slidepollajax, Veterans, Impact News

Banding together as the Achilles Freedom Team of Wounded Veterans, 25 vets took on 26.2 miles. The group competed in the Honda L.A. Marathon Sunday...

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Wind Storm Wreaks Havoc On The Southland

The Huffington Post | Kathleen Miles | Posted 03.19.2012

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Southern California wind continues to prove more powerful than the area's power lines. Throughout the weekend storm of wind, rain and, in some areas, ...

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A Runner's World: Taking on the Full Marathon

Gretchen Braun | Posted 04.16.2012

Read More: Stamina, Pittsburgh Marathon, Half-Marathon, Running Shoes, Running, Marathon, Marathon Running, Sports News

I began to loath speed workouts, long runs on weekends, and even recovery runs. Instead of being an outlet, it became a punishment I had to endure a few times a week. Once I began college, I promptly stopped running.

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If You Can Run a Mile, You Can Run a Marathon

Andrea Metcalf | Posted 03.27.2012

Read More: Preparing for a Marathon, Chicago Marathon, Run Marathon, Marathon, Fitness and Exercise, Running a Marathon, Marathons, Health and Fitness News

Although I have been involved in helping thousands of people get healthier, lose weight and even run marathons, I have never crossed the finish line of one myself.

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113 Marathons In One Year Could Be World Record For Texas Senior

Reuters | Posted 03.04.2012

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By Jim Forsyth SAN ANTONIO, Jan 3 (Reuters) - R. Laurence Macon didn't win Saturday's New Year's Double Marathon in the Dallas suburb of...

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70-Year-Old Vet To Bike 3,000 Miles For Injured Marines

Posted 12.30.2011

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Former U.S. Marine Rick Hermelin, 70, has completed a combined total of 200 marathons and half marathons, but he isn't finished pushing his physical l...

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Credit Repair Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint -- Here's How to Stay In the Race!

Jeanne Kelly | Posted 12.01.2011

Read More: Credit Help, Credit Cards, Credit Advice, Goals, Marathon, Credit Repair, Business News

Running a marathon takes dedication and hard work; so does fixing your credit. To help you stay on course and to make it to the finish line, here are some helpful tips.

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The 26.2 Recap: Countdown to the New York City Marathon

Emily Faherty | Posted 01.11.2012

Read More: Runners, NYC Marathon, Running, New York Marathon, Central Park, Marathon, Running a Marathon, New York City, New York News

I am running a marathon. How many times did I have to repeat this to myself during the race for it to finally sink in? I am running a marathon... and I'm almost done.

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New York City Marathon: Reflections

Katy Dickson | Posted 01.09.2012

Read More: Running the Marathon, NY Marathon, Marathon Ny, New York City Marathon, New York Marathon, Marathon, Marathon Stories, Personal Health Stories, New York News

I worried I was going it alone at the New York City Marathon. I was wrong. I had the help of more people than I can possibly thank. From the stranger who gave me pre-race Chapstick, to the volunteer who let me lean sweaty and unstable against him post-race, I was not alone.

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The Most Inspiring New York City Marathon Story

lightbox.time.com | Jessica Earnshaw | Posted 01.07.2012

Read More: Maickel Melamed, Hypotonia, Achilles International, Caracas, New York City Marathon, Marathon, Impact News

More than 40 years after its inception, the New York City Marathon on Sunday beckoned another legion of runners to test themselves. For many runners, ...

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