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Sometimes. Most runners take care to use the restroom before starting the race. On some occasions, runners have dropped out of the race, temporarily, to use the facilities provided along the race course.
Some few incontinent runners will wear special undergarments to avoid embarrassment, although this is hard to disguise in most professional running apparel.
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∙ 15y agoElite runners typically don't; however, if they must, down their legs. For others, there are typically porta-potties every several miles along the course. Males (and some females) often resort to wooded or other secluded areas.
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∙ 12y agoAll depends if they need to go.
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∙ 11y agoYes
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How far do the runners have to run in the Chicago Marathon?
Runners in the Chicago Marathon complete 26.2 miles. This is the standard marathon distance. They Chicago Marathon also offers a half marathon option which is 13.1 miles.
Can a marathon be called a sprint?
Yes a marathon can be called a sprint. Hope that helps! :)
Is there any marathon run in Philly?
Philadelphia has a major marathon each November. The marathon attracts twenty-five thousand runners from around the world. Cash prizes are awarded to winners, and the race is a pre-qualifier to the Boston Marathon.
What has the author Carol Lynette Christensen written?
Carol Lynette Christensen has written: 'Cardiorespiratory and perceptual recovery from a marathon run by novice and experienced women marathon runners'
How do you use in the long run in the sentence?
My faith will see me through in the long run. Marathon runners excel in the long run. His sprints are spectacular, but he'll lose out in the long run.
What foods do marathon runners eat the night before a run?
Presumably a meal with a lot of energy in it, for example pasta. I once found out that footballers eat a lot of food and drink that is high in sugar before they play a game, so marathon runners must do something similar.
How do marathon runners suppress pain?
Marathon runners train their bodies so that they are prepared for the 26.2 miles of running. Each mile run during training helps condition them for the challenge. However, when the pain hits, the battle becomes more mental than physical. The unique thing about marathon pain is that there is a completely effective way of stopping the pain - you just have to stop running. Not a very good option for someone trying to finish a marathon. So in the end, the marathon isn't so much about suppressing pain as it is running through it.
Why marathon runners make more money than sprinters and how much they make?
because they train harder than sprinters. try to run a marathon then you'll understand why they deserve more money than sprinters.
Why are there marathon calendars?
Marathon calendars are very useful for runners and exercise enthusiasts looking for a place to run a 5k, 10k, Triathlon, etc. These calendars can be specific to type of race and location and are available at MarathonGuide's website.
If I am walking then I must be running but if I am running I may be walking What am I?
You may be an entrant in a Marathon (26.2 mile) race. The entrants are called runners in the race, but, while many can and do run, some may have to walk for part (or all!) of it. Even so, they are still Marathon 'runners', which means official participants in the race.Quote: "More than 17,000 people run in the Los Angeles Marathon every year." ~'Marathons' eHow.comSo, even if you are just walking in the marathon, then you must be one of the runners, 'running' in that event. Similarly, and to put round the other way, even if you are running in that race, you may actually be walking, for at least some, if not all, of the full 26.2 miles. In fact, many people are happy to just walk the entire distance. This is acceptable and within the rules."Run the Marathon! Can't run? That's OK! You can walk!"
Do you need medical certificate to run the marathon?
No certificate required for London Marathon, but one is required to enter any race in France or Italy. Most runners just download a template and sign it themselves, else it can cost a fortune.
How far do athietes run in the marathon?
Athletes in a marathon run 26 miles. Athletes in a marathon run 26 miles.
