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Know Where You Drop in The Running Category When you set foot on a running track, you should have an inkling of what kind of course you are taking part. Recovery runs are relatively made for novices. Half marathons are suited for advanced runners, while full marathon is best run by professionals and athletes. It's true that knowing your running course will tell you how to train for a marathon. But also, knowing thyself is a key component in sensing what type of training you should go through. Here are some individuals that you can encounter during the race period. The Weight-Conscious Runner Jeff has been an avid runner for years. He was originally attracted to running because he was worried of his bulking up stature. Much worse, at his short height of 5 feet and 3 inches, he appears more like an obese kid than an undersized adult. Though he's still carrying some weight, his nonstop involvement in running has slowly reduced his burden. He also added that he loves the shirt that comes with participating. Jeff is a weight-conscious runner. The Middle Men Patrick, like Jeff has also been joining marathons, and has two significant races under his belt. But unlike Jeff, Patrick has a decent body weight proportional to his tall height. Patrick is part of the marathon runners who complete the circuit in 4 to 5 hours. He comes to the races in mix-and-match outfit and or at times wears no shirt at all. Being a middle man has a lots of perks - including having the workout without exactly taxing out your lungs. The Classic Runner Audrey loves running. She says she performs this a lot and is a time for herself, away from the busy workplace and family responsibilities. Being a mother of two isn't a hurdle in joining long races. She proudly recalls that she was able to run and lose some pounds even in her critical childbearing stage. These are the typical people you can face in a marathon race. But don't generalize them categorically - there's still more to a person than just labels. Keep in mind, that joining this sport is a big pleasure whatever your motivations are. Why are more and more people joining the marathon? Know more of this by grabbing a copy of experienced runner Marius Bakken's how to train for marathon program.
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