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Category Archives: Marathon
Bionic Legs and a Beautiful Smile
Paralyzed from the chest down, Claire Lomas finished the London Marathon. She was accompanied by her husband for about two miles each day, it took 16 days to complete. She used the Israeli designed Rewalk suit that enables people with … Continue reading
Posted in Cool, Injuries, inspirational, Interesting, Marathon, Technology
Tagged Claire Lomas, London Marathon, Marsthon, Rewalk
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The Power of Running
I was thinking that with so many people burning calories by running, if only that energy could be harnessed it might put a dent in the energy crisis. So for fun, I compared the energy exerted by runners to other … Continue reading
Posted in Cool, Entertaining, Fitness, Health, inspirational, Interesting, Marathon, Racing, Training, Uncategorized
Tagged calories, energy, NYC Marathon
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My favorite Boston Marathon photograph is not of a runner
There are many great pictures of the Boston Marathon. Of course the stars of the event are the runners. Marathons provide drama, they are tough races that test the human spirit. Add to the mix yesterdays hot weather and cool … Continue reading
The Boston Marathon, Vintage Photos From The Early Days
The vintage newspaper articles are from Legendary Auctions. Below that are photos from a website called running past, (they have great photos of old time runners) the Boston Globe and Zero Drop. Fritz Carlson Wins Boston Marathon in 1913 Édouard … Continue reading
Posted in Cool, Entertaining, Interesting, Marathon
Tagged Boston Marathon, photos, vintage
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Boston Marathon Route, A Runner’s View
Being that I live an hour north of Boston and the Boston Marathon is an epic running event I created two interesting videos of the marathon route. The first is an inspirational 2.5 minute tour through the entire route from … Continue reading
Posted in Cool, Entertaining, inspirational, Interesting, Marathon, Racing
Tagged Boston Marathon, Boston Marathon Course, Boston Marathon Route
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First Woman to Run the Boston Marathon Speaks
Kathrine Switzer was the first woman to run the Boston Marathon. She did it 45 years ago and this year will be the 40th anniversary of women being allowed to run in the race. Below is a PBS video with … Continue reading
To Be A Winner
To be a winner, the athlete must accept pain– not only accept it, but look for it, live with it, learn not to fear it.” This is a quote from the inspirational running philosopher and avid runner, Dr. George Sheehan. … Continue reading
Posted in inspirational, Marathon, Racing, Spiritual, Tips, Tools, Training
Tagged george sheehan, runner, running
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New Marathon in Ancient City
The second annual Jerusalem Marathon took place a few days ago. 15,000 runners from 40 different countries ran the event. It has been titled “the Breathtaking Marathon” because it takes runners’ breath away with both its challenging terrain as well … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure, Cool, inspirational, Interesting, Marathon, Racing
Tagged jerusalem, marathon, runner, runners
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