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Most novice runners max out at 20 miles because to run any further would leave them too tired to continue training for and running in the marathon. Having run 3 marathons and trained many others to do their first, I strongly recommend that the longest training run take no longer than 3 hours and 25 minutes and take place three weeks before the race. This should leave you in condition to continue your training and adequately recover before the race.
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Where was the battle fought in which the Persians were defeated by the Athenians who were only half their number?
Marathon 490 BCE.
The person who ran twenty six miles to Rome to tell the news of the victory at Marathon?
A messenger by the name of Pheidippides, although there is some contention as to whether this actually happened. Pheidippides WAS sent with a request for aid from Marathon to Sparta, which was a distance of 240 km (which only took him two days). The story relates that he traveled back to the battle was was then sent to Athens with news of victory. Then, after running only 40km, he collapsed dead after announcing the victory.
Why did Athens win the Battle of Marathon?
Yes, they won. But they only won because they had Sparta's army help them.
What was the population in Plataea Greece in 490BC?
We can only guess. It was able to produce 1,000 wariors to support the Athenians at the battle of Marathon. Using that as a multiplier, perhaps about 6,000.
How was Atlanta was poorly prepared for the Great Depression?
There were only a few programs to help the unemployed.
What is a good marathon training plan?
There are many marathon training plans available online. Many are aimed at beginners who have little or no experience with running. Almost with no exception these plans focus on easy running only and get you to run 20 miles once or twice during the training cycle. This generally leaves you under-prepared for the marathon. A good marathon training plan combines easy running with faster running (tempo running and intervals). It also contains test runs / training races that give you a good sense of what you are capable of on race day. One of the best marathon training programs available today is 100 Day Marathon Plan by Marius Bakken. The approach is modern and fresh. In addition to several different marathon running programs sorted by finish time his program also contains videos, written information and the ability to ask questions. An older good marathon training program is Advanced Marathoning by Pfitzinger and Douglas. Their marathon plans are sorted based on the number of miles you want to do and is accompanied by an enormous amount of useful information.
Why is there only 26 miles in a marathon?
26 miles was the distance the Greek runner covered, while running, to declare "Nike" after the last major sea battle during the Peloponnesian Wars. The Greeks begun honoring this distance as a 'marathon' distance.
What kind of career training is available to me?
There is a really great place called gotrain.com. They have job training programs that are only one year or less.
How far is an 8k race?
8k is 5 miles and is not considered a marathon. The traditional distance used for a marathon 26 miles 385 yds or 42.2 km. Typically the only other race with a defined standard distance, that uses the word marathon, is a half-marathon run over 13.1 miles, although there are extreme or ultra marathons can be run over hundreds or thousands of kilometres.
Where can I get free SQL training?
Most of the SQL training programs offered online are for pay or only cover the basics. Some of the best free training can be found on Youtube or individual blogs.
How can I get a phlebotomy license online?
The 3 Day Phlebotomy Training program is unique from other phlebotomy training programs because instead of requiring you to do months of training, we give you all the knowledge and skills you need in just three days! Unlike other phlebotomy training programs who only have you practice on a phlebotomy training aid, we not only have you practice on a training aid to build up your confidence, but we also provide you with opportunity to do a live stick on a real person
What is the smallest age for teens which can participate in a marathon and is it ok and healthy at that age?
Anyone who can walk can run a marathon, but I wouldn't recommend it for anyone below 8 years of age, and then only if that individual is extremely fit and has been on runs of over 15 miles in length and not been overly fatigued. The younger you are, the more dangerous a marathon is, and marathons hurt! Only runners who can handle this type of pain should run a marathon.
What is the meaning of the word marathon?
Marathon is a word known worldwide through its link to the race (26 miles and 385 yards) in the Olympic Games. Many also know that its origin honors the Greek runner who raced to Athens to announce to the anxious Athenians that they had defeated the Persians at Marathon. He had strength only to deliver the message before he collapsed and died.
Did Sarah Palin's father Chuck legally run the Boston Marathon?
How would a person illegally run a marathon? Assuming he did not get money for doing so, why worry about it? To qualify for the Boston Marathon, you have to qualify in a marathon that is sanctioned by the Boston Marathon Association. Once you have qualified, you may enter the Boston Marathon. It is the only one that requires a qualifying time in order to enter. Many runners train hard to make the qualification time and are frustrated if someone jumps in the course and runs it illegally. There is no money involved, just hard, honest training.
Why is the marathon 42km long?
Legend has it that Pheidippides, a soldier in the Greek military, ran from Marathon to Athens with the news that the Greek military had defeated the Persians in the Battle of Marathon. Supposedly Pheidippides collapsed and died after giving the news. No documentation has been discovered concerning this and it is really not known whether this actually happened or whether it is true legend/folklore. The distance between Marathon and Athens was around 40 km.
What is the average cost of a dental assistant training program?
Dental assistant programs are generally very expensive. They start at about $5,000 and only go up from there. Thankfully there are many programs out there to help you pay for it.
What universities have fighter jet pilot training?
== == None. There are plenty of colleges and universities that have flying programs, but not jet fighter. This is a military only application.
