Road Running
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VPMaNiAcWhen exercising go for the marathon approach. Do light but looooooong exercises. dont push it but go for a long time. if...
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The marathon is a road race distance of exactly 42.195 km, as defined by the International Association of Athletics Federation...
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stay with top 3 at beginning then spirt out at end(Sanandraous)If your a bit back just keep your mind clear, if there is someone...
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Marathon Refund?No. Well, that might depend on the race and the reason for postponement but in general your entry fee will be...
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That is a broad question. Age, the course and weather are 3 huge contributing factors to a specific answer, but if you are just...
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No, it is much better to have a BBQ Cheddar burger from Whataburger before the race! That's fine, but don't chew during the...
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There are two methods of timing a marathon: Gun Time or Real Time or Official Time: The time from the sound of the starter's...
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After personally finishing 35 marathons I can still say this is not a simple answer. It certainly depends on how hard you pushed...
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1st George, 2nd Lisa, 3rd Jamal, 4th Susan
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a long long time
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must go on left side only that means on footpath
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I just did a 4km and im nearly fourteen. I did it in 21 mins and thought i left a bit too much in the tank. I have a friend that...
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The answer completely depends on your foot type. Foot types are split in three categories: Type 1. Normal arch This is the most...
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AnswerNo one on record has broken the 3 minute mile in the last 116 years (since the first modern olympics). Any records older...
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Geoffrey Mutai of Kenya set the course record in April 2011. His world best time of 2:03:02 is not considered the World Record by...
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Yes and No. A tall person will be able to cover more distance with each step, but it will require more power as they have more to...
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The largest ultramarathon is the56 mile Comrades marathon in South Africa which had 12,952 entrants in 2009.
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Safety pins are better to use for your bib because getting soaked in sweat may affect the adhesive on the tape resulting in...
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The 1896 Olympic marathon distance was 24.8 miles. This was the first modern Olympics, which took place in Athens Greece....
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10 Kilometers is equal to 6.2 Miles There are 6.2 miles in a 10k race. 1 mile = 1.609344 kilometers. And 1...
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The original answer is misleading 15MPH is world class. Sprinting up to 100 yards - record is ~23 MPH - average ~14 Running up...
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If you are a pronator, you need to run in a stability shoe. The amount you pronate will depend on the amount of support you need...
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It is a race that is 12 kilometres in distance.
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If you are saying that the track is .125 of a mile, then it would be a 200 meter track. In that case, eight laps around the track...
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At the 1908 Olympic Games in London, the marathon distance was changed to 26.2 miles to cover the ground from Windsor Castle to...
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It is 26 minutes, 44 seconds, held by Leonard Patrick Komon from Kenya. He ran this time on 26 September 2010 in the Netherlands.
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Not every football pitch is exactly the same size, which makes the answer this question produces very different. According to...
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13mins & 48 secs. William Percival, March 14th 2009 Run at Onehunga Bay Auckland New Zealand
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Yes. Rice, a major Asian nutrition component, is composed of simple carbohydrates, which are quickly metabolized by the human...
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The winningest runner in the Comrades was Bruce Fordyce, who won the race 9 times between 1981-1990. His winning times were...
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4 miles
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Usain Bolt's world record for the 100m is 9.58seconds, which has him running at a faster average speed than in any other sprint...
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12:37.35 by Kenenisa Bekele.
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I dont think it effects it that much. Obviously older people cant do as much and younger people aren't as skilled but apart from...
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My school has an asphalt track and I use racing flats. They're as light as spikes but they are spikeless. I would recommend the...
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I think this is very much screwed. I mean come on it WAS 2004 It's still the record, which was set in 2004. 12:37.35 Kenenisa...
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10,000 m 29:31.78 Junxia Wang, CHN - Beijing, CHN 1993-Sep-08
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"24 -35 minutes is a great range to strive for."The world record for a 10K is 26.17. So, you should plan on striving for 24-35...
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If there is no pathway, the pedestrian should walk facing the oncoming traffic.i.e in India pedestrians should walk on the right...
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As of April 5, 2008 the current women's world record in the 400 meters is held by Marita Koch of (East) Germany who set the mark...
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9 km per hour
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If you can run 1 mile in under 8 minutes at age 40, without collapsing, and don't intend to run further, you're doing fine. Some...
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I dont know but i am going to try it and tell you when i have done it bye!!!!!!! The winner in one 10 km race (6.2 miles) ran it...
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An ancient Greek legend said that a messenger ran from Marathon to Athens after a battle victory without stopping. There is...
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If you are known by the name David Forsyth approximately 4 days is a respectable time.
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It's where an athlete uses up his glycogen stores and starts gaining energy from his fat reserves. Fat take alot of O2 to break...
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Over 15 km per hour.
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David RudishaRieti, Italy 1.41.01
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A human can reach speeds up to 180mph over the mile whilst free falling through space If a human were to run a mile in four...
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Check out the official iaaf site (www.iaaf.org) for plenty of data. Kenenisa Bekele (Ethiopia) set the current men's 10K record...
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Cross Train. Getting in a workout that is something other than running (i.e. biking, swimming, etc.)
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You do not burn any calories from sweating, but you do lose weight. This weight is called water weight and is not good to lose,...
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The negative effects on exercise are that if you over work yourself it can really put a strain on your muscles and ligaments.
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The competitor has to complete the race at his/her best ability/shortest timing. You must be behind the stating line at the...
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Though males have more testosterone, girls are stronger. Not manyt women die in childbirth. If a man had to give birth to a...
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The fastest 5 kilometer run by a 12 year old is 16:17 for a female and 14:52 for a male, according to the "No Excuses" 5 km Run...
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Virgin London Mararhon 2010 will take place on 25 April 2010.
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The best time ever for a 3k run is 7 minutes, 20 seconds, by Daniel Komen from Kenya. He ran this time on 1 September 1996 in...
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Training schedule for a 10k race Advice from a Boston Marathon trainerAnswering as someone who used to run cross country in high...
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It really does depend on how fit and healthy you are! The fastest Human Ever recorded: As of June 2000, the fastest human ever...
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By drinking alot of water. but not so much you'll drown yourself. you should be drinking half your body weight in water (oz). Eat...
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As of 20 August 2008, Usain Bolt is the the world's fastest man with a 200 meter sprint of 19.30 seconds, giving an average speed...
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The fastest 5k was run by the Ethiopian distance runner Kenenisa Bekele on the track posting a time of 12:37.35. For those of you...
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Movements like for instance a golf swing that's takes movement trough a number of planes,cannot be catagorised as a single...
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It can vary greatly based on age, gender, terrain, and condition (athlete vs. non-athlete). (Sanandraous) The average high...
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If you want to be on a competing level between 13-15 minutes. If you are running just to run I would say that an impressive time...
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Well im a 10 year old GIRL and my fastest 5k time was a 25:24. I ran that in 2010. My daughter is 9 and turns 10 in 8 months and...
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This would depend, based on the speed at which you are traveling. If you are running at 9 miles per hour, you could run 18 miles...
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No, bare foot running should never be done. It is very damaging for your feet, ankles, knees, hips, lower and upper back. If you...
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As of June, 2001, Michael Johnson was considered the fastest human in the world by running the 200 meters in 19.32. According to...
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Dash in incredibles of course
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For most people, about 10:00 per mile. Anything faster than that is running, rather than jogging. That having been said, Olympic...
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As of April 19th, Nike.com is taking pre-orders for the Nike + Sports Band. Check the link below for more information.
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Well, I am 12 year old girl and I run about a 7:30 mile. It seems to me that a 15 year old male should be running about a 5:30...
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Tony Schumacher - Long Grove, IL 4.428 sec. @ 336.15 mph For more information: http://www.nhra.com/stats/natrecord.html Not...
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An ultramarathon can be any length. Usually, it is either 50 or 100 miles, but it is the choice of whoever is directing the race.
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well u work out alot and wear comfy shoes
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The world record for a 10K run is 30:29. It was set by Asmae Leghzaoui in a NYC race on June 8, 2002. Ironically, Leghzaoui also...
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15 to 20 minutes on a medium pace.
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Sub 20 for a Man and sub 25mins for a girl is a good time.
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depends on your fitness level but under 5 mins per k is good so anything under 50 minutes is a good time
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12 laps around. 400m (4) x 3 miles= 12 laps! OR 12 1/2. 5000 meters = over 3.1 miles
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It's 26.2 miles long because that's how long a marathon is that's why it's called the Boston Marathon.
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It's not a question of should you - it's a question of how much. It actually depends on a few things: Your weight: If you're...
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