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Running a Marathon For Dummies helps aspiring marathon runners prepare to successfully complete their first race, and shows experienced runners how to take their game to the next level.

The Borough of Churches Comes Together for an Inter-Denominational Service on November 4th for the NYC Marathon

Actors Tanna Frederick and Joel West run 1:39 at Rock 'n' Roll Los Angeles Half Marathon; Frederick attempts to qualify for Boston Marathon in five weeks.

Marking the 93rd observance of Veterans Day – the weekend of November 10 & 11 in Santa Barbara will have a dozen fly-overs with vintage and modern aircraft, a marathon, parade and Military Ball.

New Headquarter Hotel Selected for Kona Marathon, the Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa at Keauhou Bay.

The German Marathon Champions win a trip to the cult run COMRADES in South Africa

The arrival of fall color on Mackinac Island, signs the official end of the season. As the weather cools, savvy travelers can enjoy the advantages of summer without peak-season prices. Mackinac is home to a magnificent, unspoiled boreal forest.

Nike celebrates nine years of the Nike Women’s Marathon in San Francisco. Earth and Sky Oasis is proud to have been invited to support the 25,000 women who will be running this year raising money and awareness for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

As marathon and distance running continues to grow in popularity, the experts in sport holidays and training camps, Club La Santa, announces there are places available on its new Marathon Running Camp scheduled for January 2013.

Nationally recognized running coach, author, and exercise physiologist Jason Karp, PhD, has recently been selected to compete in the masters half marathon for Team USA at the 2013 World Maccabiah Games in Israel.

Sixth Annual 5K/10K & Half Marathon Co-Sponsored by Palo Alto Family YMCA and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, Benefits Youth Health Programs

Marathon Distance Trail Run Begins at Mount Everest Base Camp to Celebrate the First Ascent of Mount Everest

Sports Tours International, one of the UK's largest specialist sports travel companies, says the success of Team GB could have an immediate impact by inspiring Britons to run in the ING New York City Marathon.

The Houston Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network announces PurpleStride Houston 2012. The 5K chip timed run and walk at Reliant Park will take place on Saturday, November 17, 2012.

Conscious Music Entertainment will be launching their newest addition to their conscious family of companies in Conscious Entertainment Radio...Real Chat.. Real Music... Real Entertainment.. Streamed through facebook..

The National Black Marathoners’ Association (NBMA) announced today its Southwest marathon gathering will be held at the 2012 MetroPCS Dallas Marathon on December 9.

Anthony Reed, CPA, PMP leads a project management seminar and speaks about business leadership, team building, and marathons based on his latest books at the September 19 Project Management Institute's (PMI) Metro St. Louis Chapter.

Anthony Reed, CPA, PMP speaks about business leadership, team building, and marathons at the PMI Southwest Missouri's Professional Development Day on Sep. 8 at Missouri State University 850 S. John Q. Hammons Pkwy, Springfield, MO 65897.

While the summer of sport here in London has already kicked off, marathon runners around the globe are preparing for this years’ iconic New York City Marathon. Although places are filling up fast, Sport Tours International, still has packages.

An utterly unique run celebrates its tenth anniversary on the 2nd September 2012

The “Treadmill Challenge” was created by Sepulveda to celebrate his 55th birthday and to raise awareness for the Challenged Athletes Foundation, which helps the physically disabled pursue an active lifestyle through fitness & competitive sports.

The 2012 Air Force Marathon is sold out. Charity partner Air Force Enlisted Village has slots available for both the full and half marathon at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio on September 15. Registration is easy at www.afev.us.

The National Black Marathoners Association (NBMA) will host its Second Annual International Gathering at the Sunshine Insurance Race Weekend (SIRW) from January 19 through 20, 2013 in Nassau, Bahamas.

The fascination of a marathon captures more and more runners every year. Ambitious athletes all over the world aspire to experience the illustrious discipline of running.Increasing attendance figures and the variety of marathon events prove the boom.

Blair Cannon Qualifies to Compete in a Swim Around the Manhattan Island; Aims to Raise Funding for San Diego’s Homeless Youth

Kurt Kowalchuk, a Calgary man finished third in the 10th Annual Tenzing Hillary Everest Half Marathon May 29, 2012.

Jeff Gaudette, editor of the popular running blog, RunnersConnect.net shares important information about the dangers of running on the beach this summer

Running seems to be so simple: Just put on your shoes and go! But there are a few obstacles waiting on and off the track.

Jeff Gaudette, editor of the popular running blog, RunnersConnect.net shares the latest research about the dangers of ant-inflammatory drugs for athletes

(May 25th, 2012 ) Boston, MA -- Jeff Gaudette, editor of the popular running blog, RunnersConnect shares the latest research on the importance of pacing during a marathon and three proven strategies to improve.

VINSAK is targeting to serve commercial offset printers and service bureaus who seek reliable offset plates that deliver good reproduction quality, by offering its range of the thermal CtP plates Pace, Sprint, and Marathon.

Respected outdoor brand Arc’teryx has acquired title sponsorship to the Arc’teryx Squamish 50, a 50 mile trail ultra running event that will be held on August 11, 2012, showcasing the spectacular scenery and trails of Squamish, BC.

The New Jersey Marathon Health & Fitness Expo on May 4-5 features kids events, crafts, fun run, a live DJ, speaker series, zumba and yoga classes among its free offerings.

Dozens of non-profit organizations around the state and across the country utilize The New Jersey Marathon on May 6 for fundraising, awareness and inspiration.

Colorado-based Mario game marathon for charity. Spring charity playing for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Canadian marathon competitor makes career move to business coaching.

IPC Medical Corp. will be among the exhibitors at the Boston Marathon Sports & Fitness Expo, showcasing HeadCoolie product to the running community.

Garden State Track Club coaches Rob DeCarlo and Chuck Schneekloth will lead important, free pre-race clinics to help runners prepare for the New Jersey Marathon. The clinics are set for Saturday in Paramus and Wednesday in No. Brunswick.

The top 10 runners who finish ahead of Brady Becker, running in a Karhu Bear costume at Saturday's Karhu 5K at the Allstate Life Insurance(SM) 13.1 Marathon® at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in New York, will win a pair of Karhu shoes.

Runners can try GOrun Footwear line and enter for free giveaways during South Jersey’s Muddy Bash April 21st.

Shewee is now available in five different colours in Canada. Shewee is a portable urinary device which allows women to urinate standing WITHOUT removing their clothes.

Run 26.2 miles in 31 days during the month of May with moms all over the US.Win great prizes such as a BOB Revolution or Baby Jogger running stroller. Lots of ways to win. Get the kids involved this year too! Weekly newsletters keep you motivated.

Sporting Republic have announced the launch of an international running race at Phu Quoc Island, Kien Giang Province, Vietnam. The Phu Quoc Half Marathon is set for Sunday, June 17, 2012 and is expected to draw hundreds of local and overseas runners.

Thousands of runners will compete in the Allstate Life Insurance New York 13.1 Marathon at Flushing Meadows Corona Park on March 24. A 13.1-mile run and Karhu 5K will be followed by a post-race party.

P.J. Clarke’s Legendary Irish Celebration Returns All Day Saturday, March 17 with Irish Fare, Traditional Pipers, $10,000 Vespa Charity Giveaway and More

Running enthusiasts are invited to Guernsey to take part in the island’s annual Father’s Day Half Marathon on 17 June - with a new sponsor, a new route and a scenic finish at St Peter Port’s pretty harbour.

Registration is now open for the New Jersey Marathon Festival on May 6, which includes the Full Marathon, Half-Marathon, Half-Marathon Relay, Three-Mile Fun Run/Walk and Kids Race. The course travels through eight N.J. towns.

Morseman Highest American Finisher in Jacksonville Breast Cancer Marathon in Years

Trifecta Team to handle media relations for one of the top national marathons run held in the US

Exhilarating autobiography of 70 year old desert runner Ray Matthews and his extraordinary100 miles run round Rotherham.