Wednesday, September 21, 2011

World's oldest marathon runner prepares to take on eighth race aged 101 | Edinburgh News | STV Local

World's oldest marathon runner prepares to take on eighth race aged 101 | Edinburgh News | STV Local: "World's oldest marathon runner prepares to take on eighth race aged 101
Fauja Singh took up marathon running at 89 and runs 10 miles every day to make sure he is in shape for the race next year."

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Marathon Training - Beginner Marathon Training Schedule

Marathon Training - Beginner Marathon Training Schedule: "Congratulations on your decision to train for your first marathon! This training schedule (see table below) is perfect for a beginner runner and a first-time marathoner whose goal is to finish the 26.2-mile race. To start this beginner marathon training schedule, you should have been running for at least six months and should have a base mileage of 12-15 miles per week. If this schedule seems too easy for you, try this advanced beginner marathon schedule or check out even more marathon training schedules for other options."

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Running But Not Running Away

Running But Not Running Away: "My youngest son asked me the other day why I like running so much. I didn’t really know how to answer him. Aside from the healthy body thing, my reasons for running are deeply personal and come from a strange place full of desire, passion, fear and fury."

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