Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Is a Two-Hour Marathon Within Reach? : Discovery News

Is a Two-Hour Marathon Within Reach? : Discovery News: "Someone is likely to run a sub-two hour marathon within the next 25 years.
The fastest possible marathon for the human body is probably about one hour and 57 minutes.
Berlin and London are the most likely locations for the first two-hour marathon."

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BBC News - Who, What, Why: How can a 100-year-old run a marathon?

BBC News - Who, What, Why: How can a 100-year-old run a marathon?: "Fauja Singh has astonished the world by running a marathon at the age of 100. The British runner completed the 26.2-mile Toronto Waterfront course in eight hours, 25 minutes and 16 seconds. So how was this feat of age-defying stamina possible?"

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Benefits of Walking Backwards

Benefits of Walking Backwards: "Backwards (or retro) running has been used for sometime in a rehabilitation setting, but is also a smart way to prevent injury."

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