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This website is tailored specifically for marathoners and those who want to become marathoners.
We therefore offer 100% marathon focused content; training information for both experienced runners and beginners, health and nutrition, races and race strategies, injuries and injury prevention, running equipment such as shoes, watches, heart-rate monitors, and so on.
Our aim is to provide practical and easy-to-apply information on running and preparations to run marathons through selected articles from myjjk.com, an online community that provides forums for sharing experiences, questions, insights, ideas and concerns for marathon runners.
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Marathon - Beginners see all topics
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Hi, I'm 17 and I'd quite like to run a marathon before I leave 6th form. However, I have no idea where to start. What should I be doing? I don't do much exercise at the moment apart from working towards a Level 2 in community sports leadership. >read more<Hi all,
This is my first post. I am a 20 year-old business management student living in Belfast. I do some weight training but never any long distance running.
I have been on a few other websites and they only offered training advice that put finishing the race ahead of doing the best time you are... >read more<I understand what pace means when you train but on the othe runs when it just says 4m run does that mean run faster or slower than what pace I want to run the marathon in? I am pretty sure on the long runs once a week it doesn't matter if you run slow or at pace time is that correct? >read more<Hello - I am a fat old lady running marathon for first time. Have previously participated in alot of endurance sports and activities (triathlon, mountaineering, ski touring etc) and now running more seriously.
I have been training from scratch consistently since last May - gradually increasing my d... >read more<I just did a half ironman this past weekend. In 7 weeks there is a marathon I want to do. I have never done one before. Hoping someone with a training program or good knowledge can help me. Here is some info...
I am in great shape from running and biking. I do 2 runs and 2 rides every week from Spr... >read more<
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So I am 33 years old, and I have ran 2 marathons each at about 4 hours and 45 minutes. I am currently training for a third. I log 30-40 miles a week, at anywhere from 8:00 to 10:30 mpm. Short runs (3-4 miles) at 8:00 mpm. Medium runs (5-6 miles) at 9:00 mpm. Long runs (10 miles) at 9:30 mpm. L... >read more<Hello,
I have been running on and off for many years, but only seriously for the past 5 or so. I ran my first full at WDW in '09 in 4:55.
I will be turning 40 this year, so my goal is to complete another full before that milestone occurs. Thus, I'm targeting a flat course in SC in December.
I f... >read more<I've read lots and lots of info on the '16 week' / '14 week' etc training schedules. BUT WHAT ABOUT THE 36 WEEK SCHEDULE ie the bit after one marathon and before the next 16 week plan starts. ie the rest of the year - I don't see too much guidance on that. Is it detrimental to stop running altogeth... >read more<I just ran my 1st marathon last Sunday in Los Angeles in 4:32. I’m thinking about entering another one on May 29. Is this too close? I’ve been running for 7-8 years. I usually run about 20 miles/week, mainly mountain trails. For the recent marathon I added some long pavement runs. The next marath... >read more<I have run two London's in around about 3 and a half hours. I haven't done any trainingg so far aside from training for field hockey on a tuesday and playing in matches at the weekend. I would like to do as much training from now on as possible but the hockey is not negotiable. Does anyone have any ... >read more<
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Marathon Training Program visit website
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The Marathon Method visit website
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The Break Your PR marathon program is an easy to follow and fully outlined 16 week training schedule. It explains every run, the secrets to avoiding injury, nutritional guidelines, and strength workouts to increase speed and stamina.
It will teach you that less is more, the need for quality over quantity - you need to train right, not a lot. Do it right and you will break your personal marathon record.
With this system you'll; get an easy to follow and fully outlined training schedule, learn how to avoid the most common marathon injuries, get a simple, straight forward workout that is easy to do and specially designed to increase your strength and stamina.
You will also get advice from experts on the mental side of running and how to make your mind and body go that extra mile plus nutrition advice on what you should and shouldn't eat to train and be in optimal form for the upcoming marathon - recipes included.
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Have you always wanted to run a marathon?
The Marathon Method is one of the most popular and trusted marathon training programs. Since its creation, hundreds of people have benefited from this step-by-step program that will guide you successfully to the finish line of your first marathon.
Any healthy person who has the desire and the time can complete a marathon. The Marathon Method breaks down each component of the marathon into easy-to-understand steps and a provides a week-by-week training schedule. The secret to the Marathon Method is that it covers topics that other marathon training programs neglect: the emotional, spiritual and mental aspects of the marathon.
By focusing on the mind and the body, you will accomplish your marathon goal.
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Health & Nutrition see all topics
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Is there anyone using Adidas AdiZero Triple Jump 2.0 or Asics Cyber Jump London spikes? How do you like them? Are they narrow or wide? I don’t have an option to try them before ordering… Thanks a lot for your help!!! >read more<I am a sprinter that runs the 100 200 and 400 meter race in high school track. I found two pairs of spikes i was looking into the Nike Superfly R3 and the Nike Powercat 3. Could someone please tell me what the difference between the two shoes are and which one is better for the listed events above >read more<Having run distance in the 1960's through the 1980's, I am a huge advocate of the minimalist concept of shoe design, and having closely examined them, I like the Puma Faas 300 and the Puma Faas 250 as my top choices, followed closely by Nike Free, and Adidas AdiZero Mana. There are others that provi... >read more<I do the triple jump, long jump, high jump, and 100m. I am looking for spikes that I can both jump in and do well with in sprints. Any suggestions? Thanks! >read more<
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Guys i just want to loss my belly fat so i am looking for some exercise and diet plan for it....
if any one of you know good exercise and diet plan for reduce belly fat than please share with me... thanks in advance >read more<Building muscle and putting on weight whilst training for marathon race? I am running a marathon in just over a months time and have been training well for it, however I was wondering if would be possible for me to put on weight and develop muscle whilst training for the race just as an extra thing ... >read more<so basically during high school and summer school and training for track/cross country heres what i eat:
-breakfast: water, sometimes orange juice, no milk (stomach doesn't like it in the morning),
a single/or two piece(s) of toasted bread with either nutella, cream cheese, processed chedar cheese
... >read more<Hey. I'm kind of new to this site. And I'm kind of wondering, what should I eat to help me run a faster pace and have a lot of energy to burst out on the last few minutes of the 6k run. I have around 4 months till the cross country season starts. So please, help! :D. It would really help me a lot. >read more<I believe in the health benefits of Omega 3 Vitamins. Each day I take 6 1200 mg capsules and a tablespoon of Cod Liver Oil. If I had more money, I would consider using pharmacutical grade fish oil. Eating walnuts, salmon and flaxseed also adds health benefits.
Gerry Geraghty
Endurance Fellowship >read more<
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Marathon Training for Beginners visit website
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The 100 Day Marathon Plan visit website
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Marathon training for beginners is an easy to use marathon training schedule for complete beginners that want to learn how to successfully run a marathon in the shortest possible time.
Running a marathon isn't something you can approach lightly. You need a basic level of fitness before you can even begin your marathon training, without it you just won't be able to last the pace. Marathon training for beginners help you fully understand the basic principles of exercise progression and adaptation so that you will be able to constantly improve.
Most runners makes the mistake of not getting enough of important nutrients. With this safe and effective system you'll discover an easier way to eat a healthy diet which avoids the normal peaks and troughs of energy highs and lows throughout the day, and it also saves you time and money!
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Olympic runner Marius Bakken introduces a faster, safer, and far easier training system, based on Kenyan and Italian training techniques. His world-class training methods can drastically slash your personal best times, decrease training injuries and eliminate burnout.
The 120 page manual includes 8 training programs that ranges from 60-150 days. The price also include 15 instructional videos, 10 bonus videos & 4 fitness calculators, as well as member-only access to the website forum for ongoing support and information.
With this complete training system you will be training correctly, slashing your risk of injury down to the bone, boosting your motivation and putting you on the starting line on race day - ready to roll.
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Injuries see all topics
I think i broke my pinky, I have a marathon next weekend and I know that your finger is not what you are running with but while you are running your fingers do jiggle around and bounce, any ideas? >read more<How to reduce foot pain, leg pain and back pain while standing at work for a long time? I was just wondering if anyone could give me advice on how to reduce foot pain, leg pain, and back pain while on the job at work. >read more<I broke my toe Friday night, and have my first half marathon in a little over 6 weeks. Is this enough time for my toe to recover and be able to still run it? I've been training since Thanksgiving and hate the thought of not being able to run it. Please tell me I still can!!!! >read more<Following my longest run yet yesterday I have noticed a slight pain on the inside of both my ankles just above the malleolus (ankle bone protrusion) which is made worse when I laterally rotate my ankles outwards (i.e. stretch the medial structures). It's sort of on the inner aspect of my lower achil... >read more<I am a runner/gymnast and had to drop out of activity in early March. I went to a physical therapist and orthopedist who both recommended that i get Chondrectomy surgery in both of my knees. That is where they shave down the cartilidge beneath my knee cap. I am 15 years old and in good shape.Does an... >read more<
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