Post by marathondude on Dec 30, 2008 17:19:53 GMT -5
So often when I am introduced to someone who discovers I am a marathon runner they say, “Oh, I’ve always thought about running a marathon.” Just as common is chatting with runners who have done several races at 5k and 10k distances who see completing a marathon as the “Holy Grail” of running. They have finishing a marathon on their “To Do” list. While 26.2 miles is a worthy goal, there is a more reasonable challenge that is still a great accomplishment – racing a half marathon.
This is the first paragragh of an article I wrote for the upcoming Jan/Feb, 2009 issue of Florida Running and Triathlon magazine. For the rest which includes 1) Preparation, 2) Speed and Endurance, 3) Racing versus Surviving, 4) Breaking the Race into Segments, 5) Marathon Tempo Runs, 6) Recovery, 7) Accomplishment, Bling and 9) The Goldilocks Effect visit www.garycohenrunning.com , click on "Articles/All in a Day's Run" and then the story, "Half Marathons - Half the Distance, Twice the Fun!"
This is the first paragragh of an article I wrote for the upcoming Jan/Feb, 2009 issue of Florida Running and Triathlon magazine. For the rest which includes 1) Preparation, 2) Speed and Endurance, 3) Racing versus Surviving, 4) Breaking the Race into Segments, 5) Marathon Tempo Runs, 6) Recovery, 7) Accomplishment, Bling and 9) The Goldilocks Effect visit www.garycohenrunning.com , click on "Articles/All in a Day's Run" and then the story, "Half Marathons - Half the Distance, Twice the Fun!"