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Why is a marathon called a marathon when it could simply be called a very long run?
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Why is the Boston Marathon 26.2 miles long?
It's 26.2 miles long because that's how long a marathon is that's why it's called the Boston Marathon.
What is the reason why the marathon is 42 km long?
a marathon is how far?
How long is the London marathon race in klometers?
The London marathon race is 42.195 kilometers long
Where can one find out how long a marathon is?
Wikipedia is a very valid source for finding out how long a marathon is. Specifically, a marathon is a long-distance run based around the 25 mile mark.
Exactly how long is a marathon road race?
A marathon is 26.202 miles.
Is there a half marathon?
Yes, there is a half marathon. A half marathon is about 13.1 miles long, half the distance of a full marathon, 26.2 miles.
What components of fitness are used in a marathon and what methods of training do you think would be best when training for a marathon?
Running a marathon is considered an aerobic activity requiring a lot of endurance. The best way to train for any activity or event is simply to perform activity specific training. In this case, training the body to run a marathon would be to run long distances.
How many miles is a hAlf marathon'?
A half-marathon is 13.1 miles long.
What distance is a marathon running race?
An "ordinary" marathon is 26 miles and 385 yards (26.22 miles) or 46145 yards. The Olympic marathon is 42.195 kilometers, which is longer by about 4.7 inches. Any marathon race may add up to 42 meters to assure that the actual course distance qualifies under IAAF rules (1 meter per kilometer).
What is the name of a long distance run that is 26.2 miles long?
In 490BC, the Persian army was invading Greece. The Athenian army defeated the Persian army at the plains of Marathon, and the messenger Pheiddipides ran into Athens to announce the Athenian victory - and then died. The distance from Marathon to Athens was 26 miles, 385 yards, and the foot race called a "marathon" is run to commemorate the messenger and the battle.
How long is the potteries marathon?
MARATHON, STD DISTANCE 26 MILES 386 YARDS
How long is the men marathon?
42.9km
