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30 articles — For first-time marathoners — choosing a goal, building base mileage, picking your first race, the long taper, and what to expect on race day.

Vol. 11, No. 1 · 2007 Ancient Marathoner’S Addiction Addictions tend to creep up on most victims slowly. Additionally, it is often claimed that a patient’s recognition of the condition is the first step toward… Bill Childs · 15 min read Vol. 10, No. 6 · 2006 Chairman Mao’S Unbelievable And Enviable Marathon Streak Long ago, back when I was training for my first marathon, a veteran runner took me under his wing. I listened to his every command because… Tim Mart · 15 min read Vol. 10, No. 2 · 2006 My Most Unforgettable Marathon (Vol. 10, No. 2) You can have anything you want, if you want it badly enough. You can be anything you want to be, do anything you set out to… Patti Catalano Dillon · 16 min read Vol. 10, No. 2 · 2006 Training With The Gunks INTRODUCTION Whether this is your first marathon and your goal is simply finishing or this is your last marathon before you hang up your jock strap… Fred Stewart · 29 min read Vol. 5, No. 5 · 2001 Running on the Moon After that, Rick entered several other local races, each time running faster and finding more enjoyment. In celebration of his achievements, he wrote an essay for… Editorial Staff · 9 min read Vol. 1, No. 1 · 1997 Marathon 101 THE FIRST modern Olympics at Athens in 1896 was a resounding success because of the invention of the marathon—and because of the victory of the home… Richard Benyo · 20 min read
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