The physical requirements of a marathon (26.2 miles) are completely different from the ones of a half marathon (13 miles) or shorter races. This is why a marathon is a unique sports event. Whether you are a professional runner or an amateur, running a marathon will cause you physical and mental exhaustion. Therefore, it is important to have …
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To run a half marathon (21 km or 13 miles) or a full marathon (42 km or 26.1 miles), our body needs much more energy compared to shorter races. Although many runners believe that carbohydrates (pastas are usually the favorite ones) are the only source of energy, for a half or a full marathon runner, fat is also …
Muscle exhaustion, dehydration risk, deployment of energy reserves and swelling are some of the possible consequences of running a marathon. However, not everything is bad news, since running 26.2 miles is a significant event in a runner’s life. “If you want to run, run a mile. If you want to experience a different life, run a …
One of the fears most of the marathoners have, is hitting the wall, the moment in which the fatigue and energy exhaustion force the runner to stop. To a marathoner, the wall is usually presented after the 20-mile mark, so finishing a marathon without hitting the wall can be a real tough challenge. The wall is so …