Marathon running requires much more than using your legs. Most of your core body muscles are actively involved in the act of running. Without a balanced exercise program that includes core (strength) training you will be an unbalanced running and very susceptible to an "over use" running injury.
A marathon runner primarily relies on aerobic energy production to sustain endurance throughout the race. However, there may be some anaerobic energy production during intense sprints or inclines, but the aerobic system is the dominant source of energy for marathon running.
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aerobic respiration
A marathon runner relies on aerobic respiration to efficiently produce energy during prolonged, moderate-intensity exercise. This process utilizes oxygen to convert carbohydrates and fats into ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the energy currency of cells, allowing for sustained muscle activity over long distances. Aerobic respiration also helps in managing fatigue and maintaining endurance, which is crucial for completing a marathon. Additionally, it supports recovery and minimizes the buildup of lactic acid, enabling better performance.
There are many attributes that make a good marathon runner including long legs. These athletes also have to have mental toughness.
Runner gel packs provide a quick and convenient source of energy during a marathon race. They can help prevent fatigue, improve performance, and maintain endurance by replenishing carbohydrates and electrolytes.
so they can breath :)
I assume you mean physiologically. A marathon runner has high aerobic endurance, VO2 max, and lactate threshold. This means that they are capable of producing a high level of ATP (muscle energy) for a prolonged period of time utilizing oxygen to feed the muscles. A sprinter has many fast-twich muscle fibers that are trained to produce explosive energy for short periods of time, but without using oxygen, i.e. anaerobically.
The current lead runner in the marathon race is Sarah Johnson.
Taking Vitamin C and Vitamin D are essential to ensure health. There are some proteins that are also available to take for endurance during the marathon. But Vitamin C is vital to a runner or for a high endurance sport.
"Nike!" The runner announced "Victory!" over the Persians at the battle of Marathon .
The Snickers Marathon Bar is named after the Greek mythological figure, the "marathon runner," who symbolizes endurance and perseverance. The bar is designed to provide energy and sustenance for athletes, drawing a parallel to the legendary Pheidippides, who ran from Marathon to Athens to deliver news of victory. The connection emphasizes themes of strength and determination, akin to the qualities celebrated in mythological heroes. Thus, the Snickers Marathon Bar embodies both physical nourishment and a nod to historical feats of endurance.