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Full recovery is reached within three months. The fitter the runner, the less the effect. 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.
The imperial gill is further divided into five fluid ounces, whereas the US gill is divided into four fluid ounces, meaning an imperial fluid ounce is 1 / 20 of an imperial pint, or 1 / 160 of an imperial gallon, while a US fluid ounce is 1 / 16 of a US pint, or 1 / 128 of a US gallon. Thus, the imperial gallon ...
While there are debates around the accuracy of this historical legend, [16] whether Pheidippides ran from Marathon to Athens or between other cities, how far this was, and if he was the one to deliver the victory message, [17] the marathon running event of 26.2 miles / 42.195 km is based on this legend.
A marathon is always measured by the same distance: 26.2 miles, but the time it takes to finish depends on your fitness level, training and the course itself.
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.
At the professional level, many races offer significant prize money to athletes who achieve a high finishing position in the race. At the highest level, annual prize money can total over US$100,000 at races such as the World's Best 10K, Peachtree Road Race, Apryle Showers Run - Florida's Fastest 10K, and World 10K Bangalore.
A half marathon is a road running event of 21.0975 kilometres (13 miles 192.5 yards)—half the distance of a marathon. [1] It is common for a half marathon event to be held concurrently with a marathon or a 5K race, using almost the same course with a late start, an early finish, or shortcuts. [2] If finisher medals are awarded, the medal or ...