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One Step at a Time
2 days ago
I’m up to running four miles at a time, multiple times per week and it already feels empowering and uplifting.
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How to run a marathon
It made me
ecstatic
 "It was amazing, life changing"
How I did it: I worked with TNT to train for the Nike Women's marathon. I trained for 5 months. Didn't run for more than 2 miles at a time before I started training. Lessons & tips: Do this with friends or a group Resources: TNT
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It made me
Tired but happy
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Strong and capable!
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It made me
Really Proud!
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I have found a training schedule for beginner runners online and I intend to follow this. Hopefully though it is for beginners like me and not just beginner runners who are regular gym members or something!
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1 week ago
It is a serious physical challenge and one that I want to try. not a keen runner although I do other sports – more stamina focused though!!
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1 week ago
This has been a goal of mine for 3 years running, I really need to tackle this! I plan on getting in shape and actually staying in shape throughout the winter instead of getting lazy!
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1 week ago
I’ve been slacking. Not with the running, but with updating 43 Things.
The running has been going good. I’ve been racing every weekend and I am scheduled to run my first 1/2 marathon on July 18th. Should be fun.
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mark asks,
“how many miles make up a marathon? I'm not sure i wanna be in a competition with everyone else”
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Bettina asks,
“How does one train for a marathon? I mean is there a specific schedule?”
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Patrick asks,
“Is anyone running the Lewis and Clark Marathon on sept. 16 in St. Charles, Mo?”
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ClassicJBC asks,
“The Atlanta Marathon is tomorrow, and there are aid stations every 2.5 miles. How often should I drink? And should I do sports drinks the whole way or mix in water, too?”
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grocko asks,
“can anyone describe or point out a website with some plan how I should carry out the neccessary preparations?”
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jiankang asks,
“I have found that I have chafing under my sports bra, around my rib cage. Ouch! And I seem to be getting heat rashes, no matter the temp or how hydrated I am. Any suggestions?”
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michael asks,
“Ok..(breathe) I did my training and i'm running my first in 9 days. any advice?”
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SWoopkev asks,
“im 15 should i run a marathon or wait till im older? (the marathon is in december in hawaii so it will be warm... And i can easily train up to the point at which i can run that far in 2 mo.)”
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Proud is Thankful asks,
“I have VERY over-sensitive lungs and want to avoid (training-limiting) infections however possible, especially when the weather gets cold. Any advice? Thanks for all the great advice here and Thanks, Plantapixie, for asking such helpful questions!”
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recklesdisaster asks,
“or detroit or near ??”
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