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What has the battle of marathon got to do with todays marathon?
After winning the battle of Marathon against the Persian infantry, the Athenians realised that the Persian cavalry was being rowed to Athens to attack it in their absence. They ran back the 26 miles to protect the city, arriving just in time. Today's marathon run duplicates that run, however today's runners do it in good footwear and light clothes. The Greek infantry in sandals with armour and weapons dit it tougher.
How far do athietes run in the marathon?
Athletes in a marathon run 26 miles. Athletes in a marathon run 26 miles.
Where may one find a good guide for people wanting to learn about marathon running?
There are a number of websites that provide good guides for people wanting to learn about marathon running. For example, there are training guides on sites such as Runner's World, Marathon Rookie or Cool Running that provide good tips and advice on how to train and run a marathon. Alternatively, there a number of good guides you can purchase, such as 'The Expert's Guide to Marathon Running', 'The Marathon and Half-Marathon', or 'Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide'.
Where was the first marathon run in the US?
The Boston Marathon. It was first run in 1897.
What is a full marathon?
A full marathon is the 26.2 miles that you run for example the London marathon is a full marathon
When do they run the Boston Marathon?
The race is run on Patriot's Day, which is the third Monday in April. The 2008 Boston Marathon will be run April 21.
Can you run a marathon backwards?
You can't run a marathon backwards if you are running it for a reward. If you are just wanting to run it backwards so that you can, then that is fine, but you will not win.
Is the sentence you have ran a marathon the correct verb tense?
No. It should be either "You have run a marathon" or "You ran a marathon".
When do commercial shrimp run in florida?
they run a marathon
Between which two places was the first marathon run?
marathon town to Athens
Use marathon in a sentence?
There is a lot of training to be done before you can run in a marathon.
What historical event is the marathon run based on?
The run by Phidippedes from the Battle of Marathon to Athens to warn of a possible Persian attack.
