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A run that is longer than the traditional 26.2-mile marathon distance. Common distance "Ultra" Marathons are 50K, 50-mile, 100K, 100-miles, 12-hours, 24-hours, etc.
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How long is the Nashville marathon?
if you are refering to the music city marathon, it is 26.2 miles, the same as any other marathon. the marathon was yesterday and it was mostly fantastic, despite unseasonably hot weather conditions. if you are refering to the music city marathon, it is 26.2 miles, the same as any other marathon. the marathon was yesterday and it was mostly fantastic, despite unseasonably hot weather conditions.
Why did terry call his marathon the marathon of hope?
Because he was trying to give hope to people with cancer that he may raise enough money to find a cure.
Where was marathon invented?
During the Battle of Marathon in Athens Greece, an Athenian messenger boy called Pheidippides ran 26 miles to announce to the rest of Athens the victory they achieved. The Athenians defeated a larger Persian force at the location of Marathon. At the end of the messenger Pheidippides run he dropped dead from exhaustion. Today these long runs called "Marathons" held at places like New York include a distance of 26 miles.
How long is a quarter marathon?
26.218 miles divided by 4 is 6.55 miles or 10.48 kilometers.
When did the Battle of Marathon end?
It was a one-day battle, fought on September 12, 490 BC.
What is good nutrition for running an ultra marathon?
What is good nutrition for running an ultra marathon are alot of fruits and veggies. If you are looking to eat healthy before you participate in an ultra marathon you should eat alot of veggies.
Where can I find a blog on ultra marathon nutrition?
There are plenty of great blogs where you can find information on ultra marathon nutrition.A couple i recommend are luketaylor.blogspot.com or www.nydailynews.com/blogs.
Which Indian boy has the record of running 70 km marathon?
it's a trick question. there is no such a thing as a "70 km marathon". a marathon is always approximately 42.2 km. anything more than that is called an ultra-marathon
Any stores that have a big selection of ultra marathon nutrition?
looking for information on ultra marathon training and dieting is not particularly easy to find but I have found a website which helps. http://planetultramarathon.wordpress.com/2008/01/01/eating-for-endurance/
How many miles is an ultra marathon?
An ultramarathon is technically defined as any distance longer than the standard 26.2 mile (42.195) marathon. The 50 km race is usually considered the shortest ultramarathon with distances from 30-100 miles very common.
How do you use the word ultra in a sentence?
Ultra is typically a prefix, not a word, but is used as slang or a short form of longer words.(extremist, from ultra-nationalist)Police rounded up ultra suspects after the bombing.(ultra marathon)Running an ultra requires great endurance.(ultra-secret)British decryption of German codes in World War II was code-named Ultra.
What actors and actresses appeared in Inner Marathon - 2010?
The cast of Inner Marathon - 2010 includes: Bahadur Gyula Szabo as Elit Marathon Runner Agadha Mate Szekely as Swimmer of the English Channel Vedisha Papp as 10 Day Ultra Runner
How long is the cowtoWn ultra marathon?
Approximately 33 miles from what I could calculated by entering the route on MapMyRun. The labels on the official map suggest that the route is actually closer to 31.7 miles.
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
What has the author Marnie Caron written?
Marnie Caron has written: 'Marathon and half marathon' -- subject(s): Training, Marathon running 'Marathon and half marathon' -- subject(s): Marathon running, Training
How many miles are in half a marathon?
There are 26.2 miles in a full marathon, thus there are 13.1 miles in a half marathon. No odd calculations... a half marathon is a half marathon.
Is there a marathon in Romania?
Yes, the International Marathon of Bucharest. See the link: http://ro.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maratonul_interna%C5%A3ional_Bucure%C5%9Fti
