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Training to Walk a Marathon: Walker Friendly Marathons have Flat Courses and Generous Time Limits

By: Feature Writer Melissa Murfin

Race Pacing Strategies for the Novice Racer: Tips and Tactics for Your Next Road Race

By: Sara Rossini

Sydney World Masters Games Athletics: Masters Athletes Strongest Age Group 45-49 Years

By: Sally Luxton

2009 World Masters Games Athletics: Masters Athletes Show Elite Performances in Track and Field

By: Sally Luxton

World Masters Games Athletics Sydney 2009: Over 70 Years and Over 80 Years 100m and 200m Sprint Results Records

By: Sally Luxton

Disney Half Marathon Races: Runners and Walkers Have More Options at the Disney Resorts

By: Feature Writer Melissa Murfin

Running at Disney World – New Fall Race for 2010: Disney Adds Inaugural Wine and Dine Half Marathon to Racing Schedule

By: Debra Peterson

2009 World Masters Games Athletics Results: 8km Cross Country Masters Athletics

By: Sally Luxton

World Masters Games Sydney 2009 Athletics: Masters Athletics 10km Road Race Results

By: Sally Luxton

Winter Marathons Provide Motivation to Run: Five Distance Events to Race in the Cold Months

By: Dianna Brodine

How Runners Choose a Destination Race: Many Runners Combine a Marathon with Vacation Travel

By: Feature Writer Melissa Murfin

Five Factors to Consider When Choosing a Race: What Should a Runner Look For in Their First Event?

By: Dianna Brodine

Race Tips for New Runners and Walkers: Running Etiquette Makes for a Better Experience for All Athletes

By: Feature Writer Melissa Murfin

Muddy Buddy 10K Ride and Run Races: A Relay Team Race Combining Running, Cycling and a Giant Mud Pit

By: Feature Writer Melissa Murfin

Participating in a Duathlon: Racing Fun with a Run, Bike, Run Multisport Event

By: Feature Writer Melissa Murfin

What's Crazier Than Running a Marathon? Walt Disney World's Goofy Race and a Half Challenge

By: Feature Writer Melissa Murfin

Walt Disney World Marathon: Information on the Race, Registration, and Expo

By: Dianna Brodine

North Face Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc: A 166 km Mountain Marathon Attracts International Elite Athletes

By: Feature Writer Lisa Auer

Five Largest Marathons Worldwide: Which Marathons Have the Highest Number of Runners?

By: Dianna Brodine

The ING New York Marathon: Information on the Race, Registration, Expo, and Celebrity Runners

By: Dianna Brodine

Virtues of Small Marathons: Marathon Races with Fewer Runners have Advantages

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Extreme Running in Virginia: Trail Running Through Mud and Obstacles

By: Scott Anderson

The Chicago Marathon: The 26.2 Mile Race, Registration, and Course

By: Dianna Brodine

Training for the Chevron Houston Marathon: Preparing for a Long Distance Running Race on the Texas Gulf Coast

By: Feature Writer Kelly Smith

Beginning a Mom-Friendly Running Program: Training for a 5K is a Manageable Way to Build Endurance

By: Kara S. Anderson

Marathon Running in the Norwegian Arctic Circle: The Twentieth Tromso Midnight Sun Marathon is on Midsummer Weekend

By: Marc Latham

Top Four Fall Half-Marathons in USA: Best Races West of the Mississippi

By: Sara Rossini

Top Four Fall Marathons: Best Marathons West of the Mississippi

By: Sara Rossini

Running Loch Ness Marathon in Year of Homecoming: Guaranteed Entry Places 2009 Loch Ness Festival of Running Marathon

By: Susan Morris

The Amazing Paris Marathon: The Little Known Facts about the First and the Last Paris Marathons

By: Benson Yeung

Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon: The Most Famous Mother of the Japanese Marathons

By: Benson Yeung

The Rising Xiamen International Marathon: The Most Beautiful Asian Marathon is Getting Bigger and Better

By: Benson Yeung

IAAF Gold Label Road Races 2009: Xiamen International Marathon is First of 19 Top Road Races in 2009

By: Benson Yeung

Marathons in Taiwan: The Small Land With a Big Craze About Marathon

By: Benson Yeung

Two Entirely Different Marathons in Hong Kong: There Must Be a Right One for You

By: Benson Yeung

Marathon Running Fundamentals: Three Key Areas to Help Runners Improve Marathon Performance

By: Joe English

Disney Marathon Weekend: Fitness Expo, Half Marathon, Marathon and Goofy Challenge Events

By: Feature Writer Krista Sadlers

Disney Marathon Spectators: Know the Best Viewing Locations To Cheer On Runners

By: Feature Writer Krista Sadlers

Boston Marathon Advice: Tips for First Time Runners

By: Jannee Wetton

Run a Marathon in Iceland: Prepare to Run the Reykjavik Marathon

By: Feature Writer Tricia Edgar

Run the Lucky Trail Marathon in Seabrook, Texas: Long Distance Trail Running Races in South Texas in the Spring

By: Feature Writer Kelly Smith

Doctor Balances Ultrarunning and Residency: Boston Globe Runner Completes Grand Slam

By: Melissa Kucirek

Survival of the Shawangunks Race, New Paltz, NY: Hudson Valley Triathlon One of Country’s Most Grueling

By: Feature Writer Terence P Ward

How To Train for an Ultramarathon: Running a Race Longer than a 26.2 Mile Marathon Requires Training

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

How To Run an Ultramarathon Race: Running & Finishing Races Longer than the 26 Mile Marathon Distance

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Why Runners Love 24-Hour Relays: A Full Day and Night in a Van Forges Fatigue and Lasting Friendships

By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Fall 5K Runs: Fall Races Suitable For All Runners

By: Anne Valente

Rethinking Weekly Long Runs: In Marathon Training, Should Runners Run Longest Distance Each Week?

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Ford Ironman Wisconsin in Madison: Australian Sets New Course Record in Madison Ironman Triathlon

By: John Douglas Liesveld

How to Run an Even Pace for Racing a 10K: Tactics Depend on 10K Time Goals, Course Conditions & Environment

By: Susan Morris

Post-Race Depression: How To Overcome The Blues After The Marathon

By: Tyler Cash

Running on The Great Wall of China: Get a Place for 2009 Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K in Beijing

By: Susan Morris

Marathon Running on The Great Wall: Experience Beijing Tianjin Province in Runner’s Vacation to China

By: Susan Morris

Nairobi 10K Run and Marathon Race: High Altitude Running in the Heat with Champion Runners in Kenya

By: Susan Morris

Estimating Times for Racing a 5K: Beginner’s Guide to Pace and Time for Running 3.1 Miles Distance

By: Susan Morris

Race And Running Records: Personal Bests Set By Great Runners

By: Tyler Cash

Summer Running Events in Oregon: Listing of 10K/ 5K Runs & Walks, Marathons, Triathlons Competitions

By: Aurae Beidler

Running for Geezers: Strategies for Aging Runners

By: Timothy P. O'Hanlon

Marathon Cheaters: Roberto Madrazo and Rosie Ruiz

By: Chris Cook

Trail Runs for Average Runners: Big Gain with Less Pain

By: Timothy P. O'Hanlon

Training for the Marathon: Long Distance Running and Preparing for 26.2 miles

By: Feature Writer Kelly Smith

Beginner's Guide to Road Racing: Popular Running Race Distances from 5 K to Marathon & Ultramarathon

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Marathoning and Weight Loss: Caloric Requirements of Marathon Training and Running

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Tips for Beginning Marathoners: How to Successfully Complete Your First 26.2 Mile Marathon

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Marathon Recovery Tips: How to Recover from the Stress of Running 26.2 Miles

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Training for the Ultramarathon: Training Tips and Workouts for Long Distance Racing onTrails

By: Feature Writer Kelly Smith

Why Run Marathons: 26.2 Miles Is a Long Hard Run What Motivates Runners?

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Race And Running Records: Personal Bests Set By Great Runners

By: Feature Writer Kerry Kubilius

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