Take It and Run Thursday: The Marathon - Explained

Welcome to Take It and Run Thursday! 

It's our way to bring together the knowledge of all of us ordinary runners.  It's the virtual equivalent to putting our virtual heads together.  Even though many of us aren't elite athletes, coaches or authors, it doesn't mean that we haven't earned a well deserved PhD in running.   Whether you are starting out, have 50 years of running under your belt or somewhere in between - all of us have lessons learned that make us wiser and better runners.  

Today's theme is ....Why Don't They Get It? The Marathon-explained. What is it that attracts us to the marathon? What is so special that we give us so much and run for so long just for the pleasure of yet running more on the big day Why do we do it over and over? How do you explain the mysterious pull of the marathon? Why do you run marathons?

Next weeks theme is .... The Secret of How To Qualify for Boston.   Calling all experienced runners!  Many Loungers have their eyes set on a BQ marathon this year.  Share your tips on how to do it.  And if you are one of the runners who are on a quest for the elusive BQ - share your tips on what you are doing.

Check out the great posts on "The Mystery of the Marathon-Explained."

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• Take It and Run Thursday: 5K and 10K's
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• Open Mic Friday: Teresa (Tresamomto6)
• My Half Marathon: A Break From Reality
• Books: My First 100 Marathons

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Welcome to Take It and Run Thursday! 

It's our way to bring together the knowledge of all of us ordinary runners.  It's the virtual equivalent to putting our virtual heads together.  Even though many of us aren't elite athletes, coaches or authors, it doesn't mean that we haven't earned a well deserved PhD in running.   Whether you are starting out, have 50 years of running under your belt or somewhere in between - all of us have lessons learned that make us wiser and better runners.  

Today's theme is ....Why Don't They Get It? The Marathon-explained. What is it that attracts us to the marathon? What is so special that we give us so much and run for so long just for the pleasure of yet running more on the big day Why do we do it over and over? How do you explain the mysterious pull of the marathon? Why do you run marathons?

Next weeks theme is .... The Secret of How To Qualify for Boston.   Calling all experienced runners!  Many Loungers have their eyes set on a BQ marathon this year.  Share your tips on how to do it.  And if you are one of the runners who are on a quest for the elusive BQ - share your tips on what you are doing.

Check out the great posts on "The Mystery of the Marathon-Explained."

Related articles by Zemanta

• Take It and Run Thursday: 5K and 10K's
• Science Of Sport On The Chicago Marathon
• Open Mic Friday: Teresa (Tresamomto6)
• My Half Marathon: A Break From Reality
• Books: My First 100 Marathons

Welcome to Take It and Run Thursday! 

It's our way to bring together the knowledge of all of us ordinary runners.  It's the virtual equivalent to putting our virtual heads together.  Even though many of us aren't elite athletes, coaches or authors, it doesn't mean that we haven't earned a well deserved PhD in running.   Whether you are starting out, have 50 years of running under your belt or somewhere in between - all of us have lessons learned that make us wiser and better runners.  

Today's theme is ....Why Don't They Get It? The Marathon-explained. What is it that attracts us to the marathon? What is so special that we give us so much and run for so long just for the pleasure of yet running more on the big day Why do we do it over and over? How do you explain the mysterious pull of the marathon? Why do you run marathons?

Next weeks theme is .... The Secret of How To Qualify for Boston.   Calling all experienced runners!  Many Loungers have their eyes set on a BQ marathon this year.  Share your tips on how to do it.  And if you are one of the runners who are on a quest for the elusive BQ - share your tips on what you are doing.

Check out the great posts on "The Mystery of the Marathon-Explained."

Related articles by Zemanta

• Take It and Run Thursday: 5K and 10K's
• Science Of Sport On The Chicago Marathon
• Open Mic Friday: Teresa (Tresamomto6)
• My Half Marathon: A Break From Reality
• Books: My First 100 Marathons

Welcome to Take It and Run Thursday! 

It's our way to bring together the knowledge of all of us ordinary runners.  It's the virtual equivalent to putting our virtual heads together.  Even though many of us aren't elite athletes, coaches or authors, it doesn't mean that we haven't earned a well deserved PhD in running.   Whether you are starting out, have 50 years of running under your belt or somewhere in between - all of us have lessons learned that make us wiser and better runners.  

Today's theme is ....Why Don't They Get It? The Marathon-explained. What is it that attracts us to the marathon? What is so special that we give us so much and run for so long just for the pleasure of yet running more on the big day Why do we do it over and over? How do you explain the mysterious pull of the marathon? Why do you run marathons?

Next weeks theme is .... The Secret of How To Qualify for Boston.   Calling all experienced runners!  Many Loungers have their eyes set on a BQ marathon this year.  Share your tips on how to do it.  And if you are one of the runners who are on a quest for the elusive BQ - share your tips on what you are doing.

Check out the great posts on "The Mystery of the Marathon-Explained."

Related articles by Zemanta

• Take It and Run Thursday: 5K and 10K's
• Science Of Sport On The Chicago Marathon
• Open Mic Friday: Teresa (Tresamomto6)
• My Half Marathon: A Break From Reality
• Books: My First 100 Marathons

Welcome to Take It and Run Thursday! 

It's our way to bring together the knowledge of all of us ordinary runners.  It's the virtual equivalent to putting our virtual heads together.  Even though many of us aren't elite athletes, coaches or authors, it doesn't mean that we haven't earned a well deserved PhD in running.   Whether you are starting out, have 50 years of running under your belt or somewhere in between - all of us have lessons learned that make us wiser and better runners.  

Today's theme is ....Why Don't They Get It? The Marathon-explained. What is it that attracts us to the marathon? What is so special that we give us so much and run for so long just for the pleasure of yet running more on the big day Why do we do it over and over? How do you explain the mysterious pull of the marathon? Why do you run marathons?

Next weeks theme is .... The Secret of How To Qualify for Boston.   Calling all experienced runners!  Many Loungers have their eyes set on a BQ marathon this year.  Share your tips on how to do it.  And if you are one of the runners who are on a quest for the elusive BQ - share your tips on what you are doing.

Check out the great posts on "The Mystery of the Marathon-Explained."

Related articles by Zemanta

• Take It and Run Thursday: 5K and 10K's
• Science Of Sport On The Chicago Marathon
• Open Mic Friday: Teresa (Tresamomto6)
• My Half Marathon: A Break From Reality
• Books: My First 100 Marathons

Welcome to Take It and Run Thursday! 

It's our way to bring together the knowledge of all of us ordinary runners.  It's the virtual equivalent to putting our virtual heads together.  Even though many of us aren't elite athletes, coaches or authors, it doesn't mean that we haven't earned a well deserved PhD in running.   Whether you are starting out, have 50 years of running under your belt or somewhere in between - all of us have lessons learned that make us wiser and better runners.  

Today's theme is ....Why Don't They Get It? The Marathon-explained. What is it that attracts us to the marathon? What is so special that we give us so much and run for so long just for the pleasure of yet running more on the big day Why do we do it over and over? How do you explain the mysterious pull of the marathon? Why do you run marathons?

Next weeks theme is .... The Secret of How To Qualify for Boston.   Calling all experienced runners!  Many Loungers have their eyes set on a BQ marathon this year.  Share your tips on how to do it.  And if you are one of the runners who are on a quest for the elusive BQ - share your tips on what you are doing.

Check out the great posts on "The Mystery of the Marathon-Explained."

Related articles by Zemanta

• Take It and Run Thursday: 5K and 10K's
• Science Of Sport On The Chicago Marathon
• Open Mic Friday: Teresa (Tresamomto6)
• My Half Marathon: A Break From Reality
• Books: My First 100 Marathons

Welcome to Take It and Run Thursday! 

It's our way to bring together the knowledge of all of us ordinary runners.  It's the virtual equivalent to putting our virtual heads together.  Even though many of us aren't elite athletes, coaches or authors, it doesn't mean that we haven't earned a well deserved PhD in running.   Whether you are starting out, have 50 years of running under your belt or somewhere in between - all of us have lessons learned that make us wiser and better runners.  

Today's theme is ....Why Don't They Get It? The Marathon-explained. What is it that attracts us to the marathon? What is so special that we give us so much and run for so long just for the pleasure of yet running more on the big day Why do we do it over and over? How do you explain the mysterious pull of the marathon? Why do you run marathons?

Next weeks theme is .... The Secret of How To Qualify for Boston.   Calling all experienced runners!  Many Loungers have their eyes set on a BQ marathon this year.  Share your tips on how to do it.  And if you are one of the runners who are on a quest for the elusive BQ - share your tips on what you are doing.

Check out the great posts on "The Mystery of the Marathon-Explained."

Related articles by Zemanta

• Take It and Run Thursday: 5K and 10K's
• Science Of Sport On The Chicago Marathon
• Open Mic Friday: Teresa (Tresamomto6)
• My Half Marathon: A Break From Reality
• Books: My First 100 Marathons

Welcome to Take It and Run Thursday! 

It's our way to bring together the knowledge of all of us ordinary runners.  It's the virtual equivalent to putting our virtual heads together.  Even though many of us aren't elite athletes, coaches or authors, it doesn't mean that we haven't earned a well deserved PhD in running.   Whether you are starting out, have 50 years of running under your belt or somewhere in between - all of us have lessons learned that make us wiser and better runners.  

Today's theme is ....Why Don't They Get It? The Marathon-explained. What is it that attracts us to the marathon? What is so special that we give us so much and run for so long just for the pleasure of yet running more on the big day Why do we do it over and over? How do you explain the mysterious pull of the marathon? Why do you run marathons?

Next weeks theme is .... The Secret of How To Qualify for Boston.   Calling all experienced runners!  Many Loungers have their eyes set on a BQ marathon this year.  Share your tips on how to do it.  And if you are one of the runners who are on a quest for the elusive BQ - share your tips on what you are doing.

Check out the great posts on "The Mystery of the Marathon-Explained."

Related articles by Zemanta

• Take It and Run Thursday: 5K and 10K's
• Science Of Sport On The Chicago Marathon
• Open Mic Friday: Teresa (Tresamomto6)
• My Half Marathon: A Break From Reality
• Books: My First 100 Marathons

Welcome to Take It and Run Thursday! 

It's our way to bring together the knowledge of all of us ordinary runners.  It's the virtual equivalent to putting our virtual heads together.  Even though many of us aren't elite athletes, coaches or authors, it doesn't mean that we haven't earned a well deserved PhD in running.   Whether you are starting out, have 50 years of running under your belt or somewhere in between - all of us have lessons learned that make us wiser and better runners.  

Today's theme is ....Why Don't They Get It? The Marathon-explained. What is it that attracts us to the marathon? What is so special that we give us so much and run for so long just for the pleasure of yet running more on the big day Why do we do it over and over? How do you explain the mysterious pull of the marathon? Why do you run marathons?

Next weeks theme is .... The Secret of How To Qualify for Boston.   Calling all experienced runners!  Many Loungers have their eyes set on a BQ marathon this year.  Share your tips on how to do it.  And if you are one of the runners who are on a quest for the elusive BQ - share your tips on what you are doing.

Check out the great posts on "The Mystery of the Marathon-Explained."

Related articles by Zemanta

• Take It and Run Thursday: 5K and 10K's
• Science Of Sport On The Chicago Marathon
• Open Mic Friday: Teresa (Tresamomto6)
• My Half Marathon: A Break From Reality
• Books: My First 100 Marathons

Welcome to Take It and Run Thursday! 

It's our way to bring together the knowledge of all of us ordinary runners.  It's the virtual equivalent to putting our virtual heads together.  Even though many of us aren't elite athletes, coaches or authors, it doesn't mean that we haven't earned a well deserved PhD in running.   Whether you are starting out, have 50 years of running under your belt or somewhere in between - all of us have lessons learned that make us wiser and better runners.  

Today's theme is ....Why Don't They Get It? The Marathon-explained. What is it that attracts us to the marathon? What is so special that we give us so much and run for so long just for the pleasure of yet running more on the big day Why do we do it over and over? How do you explain the mysterious pull of the marathon? Why do you run marathons?

Next weeks theme is .... The Secret of How To Qualify for Boston.   Calling all experienced runners!  Many Loungers have their eyes set on a BQ marathon this year.  Share your tips on how to do it.  And if you are one of the runners who are on a quest for the elusive BQ - share your tips on what you are doing.

Check out the great posts on "The Mystery of the Marathon-Explained."

Comments

[Terri]

This is a great topic - writing about it really helped remind me of what I loved about last summer. Thank you for that. (And now it's making me consider strongly when I might do another one.)