http://charitymile.com/blog/half-marathons-a-great-charity-event-distance/ Information about Charity Walk, Run and Bike Events Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:50:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 http://charitymile.com/blog/half-marathons-a-great-charity-event-distance/#comment-4438 Sandra Sims Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:32:55 +0000 http://charitymile.com/blog/half-marathons-a-great-charity-event-distance/#comment-4438 Hi Don, Yes you definitely need to work up to running a marathon. There are several books and websites that offer training plans. Here's some tips on <a href="http://charitymile.com/blog/how-to-survive-a-marathon/">How to SURVIVE a 26.2 Mile Marathon</a>. Good luck! Hi Don, Yes you definitely need to work up to running a marathon. There are several books and websites that offer training plans. Here’s some tips on How to SURVIVE a 26.2 Mile Marathon. Good luck!

]]> http://charitymile.com/blog/half-marathons-a-great-charity-event-distance/#comment-4244 Don Sun, 31 Aug 2008 03:35:26 +0000 http://charitymile.com/blog/half-marathons-a-great-charity-event-distance/#comment-4244 We are looking to run our first marathon but know we must build up to the event by running 5ks, 10ks, half marathons etc. before we actually attempt a full marathon. As first timers, anyone have any suggestions? We are looking to run our first marathon but know we must build up to the event by running 5ks, 10ks, half marathons etc. before we actually attempt a full marathon. As first timers, anyone have any suggestions?

]]> http://charitymile.com/blog/half-marathons-a-great-charity-event-distance/#comment-2640 Trail Running Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:10:17 +0000 http://charitymile.com/blog/half-marathons-a-great-charity-event-distance/#comment-2640 I am probably one of those people that are hesitant to do it because I have never raced that many miles before. But if it's for a good cause, I think that is motivation enough. I am probably one of those people that are hesitant to do it because I have never raced that many miles before. But if it’s for a good cause, I think that is motivation enough.

]]> http://charitymile.com/blog/half-marathons-a-great-charity-event-distance/#comment-2464 Sandra Sims Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:50:35 +0000 http://charitymile.com/blog/half-marathons-a-great-charity-event-distance/#comment-2464 Hi Amy, Thanks for stopping by and for the nice comments. Yes, whether it's a charity or some other really strong motivation, having a goal that's a driving force really helps you stick with it. Hi Amy, Thanks for stopping by and for the nice comments. Yes, whether it’s a charity or some other really strong motivation, having a goal that’s a driving force really helps you stick with it.

]]> http://charitymile.com/blog/half-marathons-a-great-charity-event-distance/#comment-2462 amy Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:32:36 +0000 http://charitymile.com/blog/half-marathons-a-great-charity-event-distance/#comment-2462 Thanks for the shoutout! Adding the "running for a reason" or a charity makes the whole half marathon thing even sweeter! Great post! Thanks for the shoutout! Adding the “running for a reason” or a charity makes the whole half marathon thing even sweeter! Great post!

]]> http://charitymile.com/blog/half-marathons-a-great-charity-event-distance/#comment-2455 My Spring Events? | Charity Mile Fri, 22 Feb 2008 01:42:07 +0000 http://charitymile.com/blog/half-marathons-a-great-charity-event-distance/#comment-2455 [...] other events would I like to do this year?  After writing yesterday about the great aspects of half marathons, I am starting to convince myself to run another one!  The last half marathon that I did was [...] [...] other events would I like to do this year?  After writing yesterday about the great aspects of half marathons, I am starting to convince myself to run another one!  The last half marathon that I did was [...]

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