Running a Marathon

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

Dylan Armajani | Posted 04.27.2012

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Dylan Armajani

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

Andrea Metcalf | Posted 03.27.2012

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Andrea Metcalf

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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The 26.2 Recap: Countdown to the New York City Marathon

Emily Faherty | Posted 01.11.2012

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Emily Faherty

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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Life After 50: Run A Marathon, Change Your Life

Barbara Hannah Grufferman | Posted 11.17.2011

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Barbara Hannah Grufferman

How did this experience change my life? As I crossed the finish line and felt someone place a medal around my neck, I understood, for the first time, that age is just a number. At 50, I ran a marathon.

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