Posted on July 2, 2008 by tara26point2
Yes, you read that title right, “ruin a marathon”….but not me, this guy who wrote this hilarious article for The Onion. If you have completed any road race you will really appreciate reading this, he basically details a lengthy training program that focuses on ways to ruin peoples marathon experience….let’s hope none of us ever [...]
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Posted on June 13, 2008 by tara26point2
So I finally put all my pictures together. Here is a slideshow of race day that tells a story about my journey. More pics from the rest of the trip to San Diego to come soon!
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Posted on June 6, 2008 by tara26point2
(Warning this is long )
The name marathon comes from the legend of Pheidippides, a Greek messenger. The legend states that he was sent from the town of Marathon to Athens to announce that the Persians had been defeated in the Battle of Marathon. It is said that he ran the entire distance without [...]
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Posted on June 5, 2008 by tara26point2
This will be a short post. but wanted to let you know that I am home from beautiful Southern California all in once piece and a successful marathoner! The race was an amazing experience, one that I will write about tomorrow after I settle in at home and get back to normal.
Thank you to all [...]
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Posted on May 28, 2008 by tara26point2
My mind seems to be “running” more than usual lately (no pun intended) and a part of me has to attribute it to the upcoming marathon. As each day passes and the race nears, I’m finding more clarity about things and getting creative. I don’t know if it’s nerves, excitement, or a mixture of both, [...]
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Posted on May 23, 2008 by tara26point2
For those of you training for a marathon for the first time, this will be helpful in guiding your training and diet the last week before the race. I went to Hal Higdon’s site to see what his advice was for these crucial 7 days. Check out the weekly breakdown below. Pay attention to the [...]
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Posted on May 22, 2008 by tara26point2
It feels great! No, really, it did, but not in the way you are thinking. Sure, it hurt, it was hot as all get out, and it took hours, but it was the best I have ever felt in, well, I’m not sure my whole life, but its up there in the top 5!
After I [...]
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