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Run the Maine Marathon in October

Sep 19, 2013

2013 Main MarathonThe Maine Marathon is coming up on October 6, 2013, and registration is capped at 3,500. There’s also a half marathon run as part of the event, which costs $60. The full marathon is $85, while the marathon relay is $140. Proceeds from the race benefit Strive, which is an organization that helps young adults with disabilities.

The course is a bit different this year, due to construction on Martin’s Point Bridge, which runs in between Portland and Falmouth.

In addition, there’s a Kid’s Maine Marathon Mile the day before on October 5, 2013. It’s a one-mile run for kids from the ages of seven to 12, while there’s a fun run for kids from the ages of four to six that starts 15 minutes ahead of time. Any participating children who raise more than $100 for the event will be entered into a drawing for a valuable prize.

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Maximize Your Cardio Workouts

Sep 18, 2013

If you think you may not be getting the most out of your cardio workouts, there are a few tips that you can keep in mind. Cardio is a great way to burn off some fat and make sure that you’re in tiptop shape, but most people don’t actually do it properly.

First of all, make sure that you are at a great intensity level. If you can speak more than three or four words in between your breaths, you are not pushing yourself nearly enough. When you are at about 80 to 90 percent of your maximum intensity level, you should be limited to about three or four words at a time. By using this method of monitoring your intensity, you’ll be making sure that you improve your body’s ability to handle intense workouts.

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Marathon Training and Preparation Tips

Sep 17, 2013

Marathon Training TipsIf you are preparing to run your first marathon this fall, or even your first half marathon or 5K, you should certainly be well into your training now as you close in on the race date. There are plenty of tips for both your training and the race itself as the date draws near, and they may help you to avoid rookie mistakes.

First, make sure that you plan rest days in your training routine. Far too many runners over train, and it causes them to wear down and actually lose out on some of the benefit of the preparation. Don’t be one of those runners who actually works harder, suffers more and loses out as a result! Plan to take days off and rest your body. In addition, make sure that you are giving your body what it needs to refuel and recover as you train. Eat healthy, and your body will reward you by recovering quicker.

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The North Face Endurance Challenge is Testing Atlanta Runners in Late September

Sep 13, 2013

2013 North Face Endurance ChallengeThe North Face Endurance Challenge in Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park in Pine Mountain, GA, will be a stout test of trail runners on September 28 and 29, 2013.

On Saturday, a marathon goes off at 9 a.m., while a 50K starts at 7 a.m. and a Gore-Tex 50 Mile race begins at 5 a.m. On Sunday, a half marathon begins at 8 a.m., while a 10K starts at 9 a.m. and a 5K begins at 9:15 a.m. There’s also a kids run on Sunday at 11:00 a.m.

Registration is available online (click here), with prices ranging from $50 to $125, depending on the event that you are registering for. All events still have open registration, with capacities ranging from 100 to 550 runners, depending on the event. All of the information is laid out at the above link.

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Lake Tahoe Marathon and Other Events Slated for Late September

Sep 11, 2013

2013 Lake Tahoe MarathonThere’s a lot going on during Lake Tahoe Marathon Week in late September in South Lake Tahoe, CA. The marathon itself is slated for September 29, 2013, while there are other events throughout the week in the vacation town in California. Given Lake Tahoe’s reputation, some of the great scenery surrounding the marathon should come as no surprise. There are other events held on September 27 and September 28.

There is a deadline of September 6 for those who wish to have their name on their race bib. You can click on the link above to get more information about the event. One of the cool bonuses in this event is that race photos are included in the fee, and a photography company will be there all three days. There will be free printed photographs at the finish line and free digital images sent out via email after the race.

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