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The runners with decreased left ventricle function had an average peak weekly training distance of 55.1 km (34.2 mi), while those who did not averaged 69.1 km (42.9 mi). The marathon was held in 35 °C (95 °F) weather.
However, beyond a certain point, negative consequences might occur. Older male runners (45-55) who run more than 40 miles (64 kilometers) per week face reduced testosterone levels, although they are still in the normal range. [34] Running a marathon lowers testosterone levels by 50% in men and more than doubles cortisol levels for 24 hours. [35]
At this event a men's marathon was held over 41.86 km and Canada's Billy Sherring won the competition. John Svanberg , the runner-up in the 1906 5-mile race, was also runner-up in the marathon. American William Frank was the bronze medalist.
Woman getting ready to run a marathon. Running is one of the most popular sports not only in the U.S., but worldwide. Maybe you enjoy running and have thought about training for a marathon.
A marathon is a 26.2 mile (or 42 km) race that’s usually run along roads or walkways, but may also go through busy cities, along popular beach trails or over hilly or mountainous terrain.
In Israel, two major ultramarathon races are Mount to Valley relay race; over 215 km, from the hills of the Upper Galilee to the Jezreel Valley, and the Valley Circle race in the Jezreel valley; contains several distances, including 160 km and 200 km. India's first ultra-marathon, the Bangalore Ultra was held in 2007. [109]
The New York City Marathon, currently branded as the TCS New York City Marathon for sponsorship reasons, is an annual marathon (42.195 km or 26.219 mi) that courses through the five boroughs of New York City. It is the largest marathon in the world, [3] [4] with 53,627 finishers in 2019 [5] and 98,247 applicants for the 2017 race. [3]
The Amateur Athletics Union even went as far as prohibiting women from running more than 1.5 miles (2.4 km) and the organizers of the Boston Marathon did not want to “take the liability” of ...