Dear colleagues,

The name Marathon comes from the legend of Philippides or Pheidippides, the Greek messenger. The legend states that he was sent from the battlefield of Marathon to Athens to announce that the Persians had been defeated in the Battle of Marathon (in which he had just fought), which took place in August or September, 490 BC. It is said that he ran the entire distance without stopping and burst into the assembly, exclaiming νενικήκαμεν (nenikēkamen, "we have won!"), before collapsing and dying. The account of the run from Marathon to Athens first appears in Plutarch's On the Glory of Athens in the 1st century AD, which quotes from Heraclides Ponticus's lost work, giving the runner's name as either Thersipus of Erchius or Eucles. Lucian of Samosata (2nd century AD) also gives the story, but names the runner Philippides (not Pheidippides).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marathon

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Aly

Running the whole marathon 26.2 miles is a not an easy task. Training for marathon include daily running 45 minutes with normal pace, also in weekends long slow running. One day off is good for recovery, marathoners also need to do speed work please see the link

https://www.mcmillanrunning.com/speed-work-for-marathoners/  

Dear Colleagues,

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It's about having an active lifestyle, staying healthy, and making the right decisions. Life is about balance. Not everybody wants to run a marathon, but we could all start working out and being active, whether you walk to work or take an extra flight of stairs.

                                                                                        ----   Apolo Ohno 

Dear Dr Hazim,

Thank you for your answer, this is good view point to see life as a race.

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Aly R Abdel-Moemin

There are many races around the world, such as the Marathon and others, but there is a race of a special kind, not covered by sports television stations, and little we hear about him, which is surprising, because no one is not involved! The circuit of this race can accommodate all people regardless of age, race and color…..It is the race of life .. And the marathoners are us

Dear Dr Isam,

Thank you for sharing. However we need to think about our health as well, there are lots of benefits for running, it does not matter to be a marathon may be walking little running.  Running is the king of heart. Running even five to 10 minutes a day, at slow speeds (how does a nice 12-minute mile sound to you?) is associated with a drastically reduced risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, according to a landmark study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Compared with never-runners, regular runners have half the chance of dying from heart disease. Every time you run, you decrease your resting heart rate, so your heart doesn't need to work as hard, says exercise physiologist Greg Justice, founder of AYC Health & Fitness in Kansas City.

https://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/running/benefits-of-running/

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Aly R Abdel-Moemin

Dear Dr Tariq H. Y. Al-Maliky,

Thank you for recommending my question and sharing me. We need to add some life to our life, running has many benefits for heart, lungs muscles and may delay ageing. For example running is the king of heart. Running even five to 10 minutes a day, at slow speeds (how does a nice 12-minute mile sound to you?) is associated with a drastically reduced risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, according to a landmark study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Compared with never-runners, regular runners have half the chance of dying from heart disease. Every time you run, you decrease your resting heart rate, so your heart doesn't need to work as hard, says exercise physiologist Greg Justice, founder of AYC Health & Fitness in Kansas City.

https://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/running/benefits-of-running/

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Aly R Abdel-Moemin

7s ago

Running is an excellent and extra ordinary exercise for health .  Every body should plan a brisk walking or running on daily basis for 15-30 minutes .It is not necessary to be a athlete or marathon  runner for every body.  

Dear Dr Ashique,

Thank you for your participation, yes this true different types of running should be a part of daily life.

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Aly R Abdel-Moemin

Dear Colleagues,

Good Day,

"How to Go From a Runner to a Marathoner

By Sara Angle

.......

Know If You're Ready

Start with shorter distances. If you're not already a runner, get out and start running to get your body ready for longer runs. This casual running will prepare you for getting on a training schedule. "I put all my runners through the same process, but how we approach each runner's plan is individualized. We all have different gaits, tempos and imbalances, so what I look for is somebody who has at least a little experience under their belt in order to be able to start adding mileage," says Hanover. You should be able to run 3 to 6 miles in one run pretty easily before beginning to increase mileage. Don't worry if you're not clocking 7-minutes miles though, says Hanover. "Speed is something that the body can learn."

Plan for Success

Beginner runners and even advanced runners can benefit from working with a running coach, even if it's virtually. Many coaches, like Hanover, work with clients from all over to make sure they are safely and effectively training for their fitness level. If you can't work with a trainer, following a training schedule and adapting tempo, pacing or mileage to fit your needs is the next best way to approach getting ready from your race. "Once you get the basic drills and pacing down, the greatest challenge is just adding volume and letting your body adapt to that," Hanover adds.

Whether you plan on training with a coach or on you own, it's essential to stick to a schedule. "You need a plan and structure in order to increase your mileage." Not only will a plan decrease your risk for injury, but it will also eliminate what triathletes and runners call "junk miles"—that's wasted miles that don't help you advance your training."...

Please, go to the attached website link for the rest of the article...

http://www.active.com/running/articles/how-to-go-from-a-runner-to-a-marathoner?page=1

Dear Dr Hazim,

This is good place to start the first marathon .

Thank you very much

Aly R Abdel-Moemin

Thanks