Some people have heart conditions that are undetected, or congenital heart defects that have not been discovered yet, and unfortunately, these people seldom learn that running might be dangerous to them until they find out the hard way.  Another thing to watch out for is long term obesity combined with diabetes;  this combination can lead to substantially more sports related injuries than people who are in shape risk incurring.  For the most part, running does pose a risk to marathon runners, but not usually to people who simply run a few times a week for exercise, for one mile or less.  Here is one video about this:

                                      

In this graphic image, you can compare several factors of men and women who run, including the average BMI score for each sex, how much they spend on running shoes, and how long they’ve been running.  The wheel on the infographic goes into a little more detail about runner’s history with the sport.  It’s all very interesting stuff for running fans to know, so enjoy.

                                      

I like to get the workday off of my mind just like the next guy, but instead of going to a restaurant or bar for happy hour after work, I choose to run.  My daily happy hour run does more for me than even I can understand.  Not only is it better for my body physically than having a couple drinks and some not-so healthy appetizers, but it is also mentally freeing.  So why do I choose to run for happy hour?

1. I can relax easier at night.  Most people like to think that a couple of drinks will take the edge off and help to encourage relaxation.  That is actually the opposite.  After I run though, I can get all of my thoughts out of my head so when I make it home I am really in a relaxed state.  I will light some happy hour incense, and chill out better than anyone who went out for drinks and snacks.
2. My pants fit, perfectly.  Thanks to my daily runs, I don’t have to worry about an expanding waistline like many of my co-workers who choose to venture out a couple times a week for martinis and cheese fries.  I don’t have to feel bloated or full because I run, I respect my body and what I put into it.
3. I am happier.  We have all heard it before, exercise produces endorphins, and endorphins make you happy.  I am really happy then.  I might not get to share in all the after work conversations with friends or even co-workers, but I have found that would be one of the last things I would need.  I need to run.

Running allows me to get the day off my chest and get over it.  I love running for the simple reason that it keeps me calm, healthy, and happy.  It can do that for you too.

                                      

It takes a lot of dedication and training and willpower beyond that of the average athlete to build up to the levels of endurance required to run track or to participate in track and field events.  The shot put, long jumping, and high jump are all intensive exercises in control and power, and defying gravity.  Did you know that the fastest man alive runs at almost 22 miles per hour?  Find out who he is by clicking the graphic below, and check out all the great sports channels on directv.

                                      

As you delve into marathon training, being able to identify the different types of training days and how they relate to your upcoming race is important. A good training plan should address your specific limitations, providing a gradual increase of stress through intensity or volume.  Without the right plan, most runners will increase those elements much too rapidly. The result can be  injury or burnout.  A runner must keep a consistent practice of training, and that is unfortunately the first thing to go when an injury is sustained that requires interruption in training.   The best way to avoid this is by taking the steps necessary to avoid injuries before they occur.

On easy days, you should be sure to stick to the recommended pace, even though you might be tempted to push yourself harder.  There’s a reason behind this wisdom, and trusting in it will take you far.  Likewise, on hard days, you should be striving to completely push your limits.  You have to really get out there and make it burn, because this, combined with the alternating easy days, helps set your body up for the endurance needed to complete a marathon in a reasonable amount of time without giving up.

One of the most important things to remember is that when you ease into your workout, starting off easy and gradually building up to a good pace and level of endurance, you stand a much better chance of having lasting results. You can consider the training to have value, whether you are in an early stage or advanced.

Keeping these things in mind will help you prepare for one of the most rewarding events of a runner’s life.

                                      

Watch the video below to learn more about Singh’s marvelous accomplishment and adventurous life.  This should easily inspire anyone who thinks he or she is too old to take up running to give it a try.  Always check with your doctor before starting any new exercise regimen, especially if you have disease or are of advanced age.

                                      

Each runner had a race chip laced onto his or her shoe as they all set off running.  Shortly after winner Michael Wisniewski crossed the finish line, the results were made public and available for people to view. They contained the place, race number, name, age, sex, age group, city of residence, state, nettime, guntime and pace for the first 50 runners who made this a major accomplishment.  Congratulations to the finishers!

Here is an infographic about the marathon.  We hope to have more people than ever at the next event.   Registration can be arranged in advance!