About Running & Jogging: 26 Reasons to Run a Marathon; 5K Racing Mistakes to Avoid

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Running & Jogging Running & Jogging Beginners Training & Racing Shoes & Gear From Christine Luff, your Guide to Running & Jogging 26 Reasons to Run a Marathon Thinking about running a marathon?  Sure, there are plenty of excuses not to run a 26.2-mile race (too hard, too far, scared of injuries, don’t want to lose toenails), but there are lots of reasons why all the training and pain is worth it. Here are 26 reasons – one for every mile you’ll run – why you should consider running a marathon. Can Anyone Run a Marathon? 8 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Signing Up for a Marathon 10 Things to Know About Marathon Training and Running Search Related Topics:  marathon running  running motivation  reasons to run 5K Racing Mistakes to Avoid To calm your fears and help you have a successful race, here are some 5K racing mistakes to avoid. Read more How Beginner Runners Can Run a Faster 5K 8 Commonly-Asked Questions About 5K Racing Road Race Etiquette Starting Line Tips Search Related Topics:  5k racing  beginner runners  5k training Tips for Your Walk Breaks When Run/Walking Run/walk is a great training and racing strategy, especially for longer races. Here’s what you should do for your walk intervals. Read more Beginners' Guide to Run/Walk 5 Reasons to Try Run/Walking 7 Key Running Tips for New Runners Search Related Topics:  run/walk  beginner runners  Common Treadmill Running Mistakes Running on a treadmill can have its benefits, such as protection from the elements and unsafe running conditions. But when you take your runs indoors, you need to make sure that you're running properly so you can avoid injuries and get the most out of your runs. Here are some of the most common treadmill running mistakes. Beat Boredom on the Treadmill Treadmill vs. Outside Running Search Related Topics:  running form  running for beginners  treadmill running Related Searches Running a Marathon Running Training Running World Free Running 5K Run Featured Articles Celebrity Marathon Times What to Do With Your Old Race T-Shirts 7 Secrets of Skinny Runners How to Boost Your Mood During Runs 8 Tips to Run Your Best Half Marathon What to Do the Day Before Your Marathon   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Christine Luff Running & Jogging Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Running & Jogging newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads How to Start Running Running for Weight Loss Common Running Mistakes Run Your First 5K Running Songs   Follow me on: Advertisement