About Today: Would You Ever Run 26.2 Miles?

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Today The fall marathon season is really hitting its stride, with its pinnacle running event this Sunday, November 3 — the ING New York City Marathon. Let's learn more about the world's largest marathon and the crazy people who actually think it's fun to run all those miles. A Marathon Is How Far!? For the running community, this year's race is special for many reasons. It should mark a return to normalcy, after the cancellation of last year's NYC Marathon due to Superstorm Sandy and the devastating events at the Boston Marathon. Plus, we hear Baywatch babe Pamela Anderson is running. So, well, hmm, there's that. How do you think she'll measure up against these other celebrity marathoners? What's a 'Good' Marathon Finish Time? 10 Inspirational Quotes About the NYC Marathon Search Related Topics:  marathon training  half marathon training  beginner runners 'You Think You're Tired? Try Holding This Sign!' Another reason we love the NYC Marathon? You get to see New Yorkers actually be nice to one another and cheer for total strangers! Marathon spectating requires an endurance all its own — and some funny words of encouragement, too. How To Be a Supportive Marathon Spectator 10 Things You Should Not Say To a Marathon Runner Search Related Topics:  running quotes  marathon spectators  marathon running So You Ran a Marathon, Now What? A pre-congratulations to all of the marathoners who will cruise their way through all five city boroughs to the finish line this weekend! Now other than replacing all those calories lost and putting your feet up, what are you supposed to do after running (or walking) 26.2 miles? Post-Race Blues? 5 Tips To Help 8 Marathons To Run Before You Die Search Related Topics:  marathon running  marathon training  marathon recovery 10 Reasons You Should Start Running Did today's newsletter inspire you to lace up your kicks and hit the road? Of course it did! And we've got plenty of great tips to get you off and running in no time. 14 Things Every New Runner Should Know How You Can Lose Weight With Running Search Related Topics:  benefits of running  get started with running  running for beginners Related Searches Run Marathon Tips New York Marathon NYC Marathon 10 K Run Featured Articles How To Get Into the NYC Marathon Don't Be Afraid To Run In Public! What's the Right Race For You? How To Get Your Kids Into Running Top 10 Marathons For Walkers What To Wear For Winter Running   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement