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Marathon
This category is for questions about marathons. Marathon is the longest running event in the Olympics. Its history come from a battle. The Greeks had just won a great battle at Marathon. The generals sent a runner to Athens to report the triumph. When the runner reached Athens and made the report, he collapsed and died. The distance he ran is known as the Marathon.
575 Questions
How long does it take to run a half marathon?
The amount of time it would take an individual to train for half of a marathon is determined on the individual's level of physical fitness at the start of the training. If the individual has no fitness level, it would be safer to start slow, as not to hurt yourself. This type of training should be expected to take anywhere from 3-6 months.
Who ran the fastest half marathon ever for a man and what was the time?
The men's world record for the half marathon is 58:23 set by Eritrean athlete Zersenay Tadese in Lisbon Portugal in 2010. The previous world record 58:33 was set in 2007 by Kenyan athlete Samuel Wanjiru. Source www.iaaf.org
Why would a person have myoglobin in blood and urine after running a marathon?
Blood in the urine is called exercise related hematuria. It could be harmless or a symptom of a serious problem. Have your health care professional check you out Myoglobin is only found in the bloodstream after injury. Have your HCP check this also..
What is the average time to run a marathon?
In US marathons held during 2012, the average finish time for men was 4:18. The average finish for women was 4:43.
There are 46112 yards in 26.2 miles. 26.2 miles x 1760 yards/1 mile = 46112 yards 1 miles = 1760 yards
How long do Boston Marathon qualifying times last?
There are 25,000 spots for runners in the Boston Marathon each year, and qualifying times vary by age. For males, qualifying times range from 3 hours and 5 minutes to 4 hours and 55 minutes, and for women, qualifying maximums range from 3 hours and 35 minutes to 5 hours and 25 minutes.
Who was the man that ran from the Marathon plain to Athens?
Phidippides, I believe. But you should probably check wikipedia...
Reality
There is a problem here - Pheidippides was dead by the time of the battle. He had run to Sparta to summon them to help Athens fight off the invading Persians. On his return after running nearly 200 miles, he died of exhaustion. Meanwhile the Athenians and Plataeans stayed in the hills around Marathon where the superior Persian cavalry could not get at them, waiting for the Spartans to arrive. On the tenth day, the Athenians saw the Persian cavalry being embarked on ships, and took the opportunity of running down and defeating the inferior Persian infantry on the plain, caught without their cavalry protection. After this battle, the Athenians realised where the Persian cavalry was being shipped to - around to Athens to disembark and gallop up through the gates opened by traitors. The whole Athenian army - all 18,000 - ran over the hills the 26 miles back to Athens and formed up in front of the city just as the Persian cavalry was disembarking. Frustrated, the Persians re-embarked and went home. It is this run by the 18,000 after whom the Marathon run of today commemorates, not the already dead Pheidippides as is commonly claimed by peddlers of a 'good story'. The real story is far more interesting and evocative of admiration. The reality of the 9,000's feat is enhanced by the fact that they ran in sandals carrying armour, shields and weapons, and their staple diet was bread. Rather different and more challenging compared to the conditions of today's pampered athletes. But with their city, property and families as the prize, they had a compelling incentive as well as unrivaled guts.
What variables can affect the performance of a marathon running?
The type of shoes the runner has, what the runner ate before they ran, if there were any hills to run up or down, and if it was hot or cold outside or inside.
What is the average weight of marathon runner?
For a female, something on the order of 5'3", 97 pounds. For a male, slightly larger - perhaps 5'8", 130 pounds. -- According to IAAF records: The top 5 fastest female marathoners of all time: average 5'3" and 104 lbs. While the 5 most recent men's world records were set by athletes averaging: 5'6" and 127 lbs.
How much should you run to train for a half marathon?
It depends on how much running experience you have already and how much time you have to train.
How many miles are there in 26 miles 385 yards?
The marathon is 26 miles, 385 yards. The standard distance for the marathon race was determined by the International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) in 1921 (Rule 240 of their Competition Rules), at a distance of 26 miles 385 yards, or 42.195 km. This seemingly arbitrary distance was that adopted for the marathon at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. Contrary to popular stories, the British Royal Family had no direct influence on the distance. At a meeting of the International Olympic Committee in The Hague in May 1907 it was agreed with the British Olympic Association that the 1908 Olympics would include a marathon of about 25 miles or 40 kilometres. In November 1907 a route of about that distance was published in the newspapers, starting at Windsor Castle and finishing at the Olympic Stadium, the Great White City Stadium in Shepherd's Bush in London. There were protests about the final few miles because of tram-lines and cobbles, so the route was revised to cross the rough ground of Wormwood Scrubs. This lengthened the route, as did plans to make the start 700 yards from Queen Victoria's statue by Windsor Castle, and it was decided to fix the distance at 26 miles to the stadium, plus a lap of the track (586 yards, 2 feet), using the Royal Entrance as the marathon tunnel, and finishing in front of the Royal Box. For the official Trial Marathon on 25 April 1908, organized by the Polytechnic Harriers, the start was on 'The Long Walk' - a magnificent avenue leading up to Windsor Castle in the grounds of Windsor Great Park. For the Olympic Marathon itself the start was on the private East Terrace of Windsor Castle, with the permission of King Edward VII, so that the public would not interfere with the start. The Princess of Wales and her children drove from their home at Frogmore on the far side of Windsor Great Park to watch the start of the race. Shortly before the Games opened it was realized that the Royal Entrance could not be used as the marathon entrance-it was raised to permit easy descent by the royal party from their carriages, and did not open onto the track-so an alternative entrance was chosen, diagonally opposite the Royal Box. A special path was made just outside the Franco British Exhibition ground so that the distance to the stadium remained 26 miles. The finishing line was left unchanged, but in order that the spectators, including Queen Alexandra, could have the best view of the final yards, the direction of running was changed to "right-hand inside" (i.e. clockwise). This meant the distance in the stadium was shortened to 385 yards, and the total distance became 26 miles 385 yards (42.195 km). Source: http://wiki.phantis.com/index.php/Marathon_(event)
Where was the first half marathon in England?
The two most popular long distance races are the London Marathon and the Great North Run.
Who ran the first sub 3 hour marathon?
The earliest recorded record time of the marathon was run by Spiridon Louis with a time of 2:58:50 at the 1896 Olympics.
When is the New York City Marathon held?
The ING New York City Marathon is usually held in the fall of each year.
However, the 2012 race was cancelled due to the damage from Hurricane Sandy. The 2013 race is scheduled for November 3rd, 2013.
How many runners in the 2010 Boston Marathon?
23,021 runners started the 2010 Boston Marathon (out of the 26,735 who entered).
What are the most famous marathon races in the world?
The five marathon "majors" are Boston, Berlin, Chicago, London and New York. Other, but by no means an exaustive list, marathons that have large participation include the Marine Corp Marathon, LA Marathon and the Paris Marathon.
Why does the London marathon take place?
the marathon takes place because there used to be a man called pheidippides and he ran to Sparta there and back which was 2 kilometers there and back. they needed help for a war but they were in a festival so they couldn't come for ten days. they won the war but when he ran all the way back to Athens ( 1 mile ) he said they had won but he fell down and died by running tooooo much and that's why we do the marathon ( in favor of pheidippides. )
What is the average finish time for a 5k?
16:00 men and 22:00 may be avrage for track runners but not the avrage person check the data here http://www.competitiverunners.com/?mod=tools
out of 22k results the average FT for men was alittle over 30:00 and the womens where alittle over 36:00. This avrerage comes from road race results and runners of all types.
What does the winner of the Boston Marathon win?
Samuel Wanjiru & Liliya Shobukhova each won $75,000 in prize money in 2010 as top finishers. In addition, they each received $40,000 bonuses for their finishing times. However every year, the total prize money depends upon the sponsorship funds received for the event.
