Marathon Running

Why many have latched onto running as a choice of sport is really no surprise at all. It is a cheap way to stay in shape. There is no need to join a flash fancy gym when all you need is the open road or a peaceful trail. Running remains a very convenient sport so facilities and equipment aren’t central to training. If one road is closed, one can go run on another one. There is no huge requirement beyond clothing, shoes and the road. No limitations exists as to how far you must run during training. You can go as far or short as desired. No set direction is required, although many runners have favorite routes and trails which they follow habitually. Everything is done on your time. However fast you want to go, whatever time you want to train, so be it. The recent boom in marathon running has brought out all kinds of runners from the casual “finish the race” women runners group to the tall, lean runners who are looking to shed seconds of their personal bests. It comes as no surprise then that half marathons are fast becoming the benchmark for all sorts runners to test themselves in a competitive environment. You don't have to look far from where ever you live to find a marathon (or half) to participate in. Many of these are very competitive, and have fielded some very quick times. Many of the more popular marathons sell out within months  and this trend looks set to continue. No matter how serious the runners are, many feel comfortable at the races and the support which support staff give is often appreciated.