Marathon

A pace chart tracks your time and distance for various types of runs. You create one by setting up what you want to track and letting Excel do the arithmetic for you. It can be used by marathon runners to evalute their performance and determine what specifc aspects of their running needs work.

See related links for examples of pace charts.

1,661,220 inches

Marathon = 26.21875 miles

1 Mile = 5280 feet

Marathon = 138,435 feet

1 foot = 12 inches

Marathon = 1,661,220 inches

Equation: (26.21875 x 5280) x 12

The ideal conditions for photosynthesis include ample sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water. The presence of chlorophyll in plant cells helps capture light energy for the process. Optimal temperature, usually between 20-25°C, and access to essential nutrients also contribute to successful photosynthesis.

Carbohydrates would be the most useful biological macromolecule for running a marathon as they provide a quick source of energy to fuel the muscles during endurance activities. Consuming complex carbohydrates before the race can help store glycogen in the muscles for sustained energy, while simple carbohydrates during the race can provide immediate energy.

The fastest marathon time ever recorded for men is 2 hours, 1 minute, and 39 seconds, set by Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya in 2018. For women, Brigid Kosgei of Kenya holds the record with a time of 2 hours, 14 minutes, and 4 seconds in 2019.

Cool temperatures (approx. 55°F) with overcast skies (and a slight tailwind if running a point-point course). The optimal temperature is 44°F. 50°F source: Dr. John Cantwell, chief medical officer, Atlanta Summer Olympic Games 54°F source: American College of Sports Medicine 55°F source: "Physiology of Sports", by Thomas Reilly "...air temperature of approximately 10°C (50°F) is optimal for marathon running" source: "Impact of Weather on Marathon-Running Performance" published by Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 50 to 55°F source: Dr. David Martin, professor of physiology, Georgia State University "The ideal marathon temperature, according to these analyses, was a bone-chilling 41 degrees." - Source: U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine. Dueling studies aside, the bottom line is that anything below 40 degrees is too cold, anything over 55 degrees is too warm, and temperatures in between are very conducive to good marathon performance.

Approximately 10% of marathon runners are over the age of 65. This older demographic represents a growing segment of the running population as people continue to pursue endurance sports later in life.

According to statistics, only around 1-2% of runners have completed 10 marathons. Marathon running is a challenging and time-consuming activity, so hitting the milestone of 10 marathons represents a significant accomplishment in the running community.

The oldest person to run a marathon was Fauja Singh, who completed the Toronto Waterfront Marathon at the age of 100 in 2011. Singh, a British Sikh marathon runner, started running marathons in his late 80s and became an inspiration for many.

While World Records for age-specific half marathon times are not as commonly recognized as overall records, in general, the fastest half marathon times ever recorded across all ages are around 58-59 minutes for men and 1:04-1:06 for women. These times are subject to change as athletes continue to push the limits of human performance.

Haile Gebrselassie of Ethiopia ran the first sub-2:04:00 marathon in September, 2008 in Berlin, running 2:03:59. It must be noted that this was an unusual situation, since he had no strong competitors in the race and had help from several pacemakers. Nonetheless, it is a fantastic achievement.

In April, 2011, Geoffrey Mutai of Kenya ran 2:03:02 in the Boston Marathon, the fastest marathon run ever. This was not considered as a world record because the Boston course "wasn't hard enough" (it is net downhill, and it is a one-way course rather than a closed loop, so a runner can have a net tailwind). To anyone who has ever run both courses, this is the sheerest absurdity. Berlin, Chicago and London are fast flat courses where record tries are routinely made, whereas Boston and New York are slow courses due to hilly terrain. Also, Boston is extremely competitive and does not allow pacers, so a runner cannot "tuck in" behind teammates as is possible (and was done) in Berlin. There's a very good reason that nobody ever plans to attempt a world record run in Boston or New York any more - they always target Berlin, Chicago or London.

So while Haile still has the world record, many (including me) consider Geoffrey's run to be the greatest marathon run ever.

there was a greek messenger who had to run 26.2 miles to deliver a message that was really urgent, he ran there and back, and after he died. his name was some version of marathon

Sometimes. Most runners take care to use the restroom before starting the race. On some occasions, runners have dropped out of the race, temporarily, to use the facilities provided along the race course.

Some few incontinent runners will wear special undergarments to avoid embarrassment, although this is hard to disguise in most professional running apparel.

I'd say Mesomorph at about 171

Most standard marathons (26.2 miles) cut off at 6 hours, so you need to keep at least a 13.7 min/mile pace (or run faster than 4.367 mph).

If you are expecting to qualify for bigger events, you need to aim to finish in around 3 hours.

what was the fastest time in last years boston marathon

Through the 2008 Games in Beijing, that is Juan Carlos Zabala of Argentina who was 20 years old when he won gold in men's marathon at the 1932 Games in Los Angeles.

In 1907 he won the Boston Marathon in a record time of 2:24:24 over the old 24-1/2 mile course, four minutes and 59 seconds faster than any of the previous ten winners of the event.

There is no actual proof that this occurred at all. Many say that his running from Marathon to Athens was only partly based in truth.

But if it did occur at all it would have been in the same year as The Battle of Marathon, which occurred in 490 BC.

It depends on the pace you are running (relative to the pace you are capable of running).

If you run at full race pace, you can run two (or perhaps three) marathons a year without long-term damage. If you run at an easy pace, you can run a marathon every month without long-term damage.

At an extreme, a superbly conditioned runner going at a VERY easy pace has run marathons on 50 consecutive days.