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How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon

As the oldest consecutively run the marathon and one of the most prestigious road races in the world, the Boston Marathon requires that participants meet tough qualifying times or participate in one.

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How Many Miles Is a Marathon? Marathon Miles and Kilometers

A marathon is 26.2 miles or 42 kilometers. Although marathons differ in their terrain and degree of difficulty, how far a marathon is has been standard since 1908. The distance of a full.

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Achilles Tendonitis: Symptoms and Treatment for Achilles Pain

The Achilles tendon is the large band of tissues connecting the muscles in the back of your lower leg to your heel bone. Achilles tendonitis—sometimes spelled Achilles tendinitis—is an injury that occurs.

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How Long to Train for a Half-Marathon

When you set your sights on running a half-marathon race, be sure you have enough time to train for it. The 13.1-mile (21.1-kilometer) race is an endurance challenge that could take anywhere from.

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Knee Pain From Running: Common Causes and Treatments

If your knees hurt when you run, you’re not alone. Soreness in one or both of your knees is a common complaint among runners. While knee pain in runners is often dismissed.

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How to Avoid Feeling Hungry After Runs

Many runners experience the rungries—that insatiable feeling of hunger you get after running. Perhaps it has happened to you. Either immediately after a run or hours later, you eat a meal or.

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15 Tips to Avoid Stomach Cramps When Running

There is nothing worse than a rumbling stomach while you are out on a run. Whether you have a side stitch (side cramps) or feel the need to rush to the nearest porta-potty,.

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Why You Might Feel Nauseous at the End of a Run

Feeling like throwing up after running—or actually doing it—is not fun, nor is it uncommon. Nausea or vomiting during or after a run can happen for a few different reasons.

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