MARATHOM



Tina Wendy
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Origin
Distance
Training
Health risk
Competition

origin

• story of a Greek messenger
• Recall the glory

‘Marathon’ comes from the legend of Pheidippides who is said to have run from the city of Marathon to Athens to give word about the Greek victory over the Persians in 490 BC. After delivering his message, it’s said Pheidippides collapsed and died.

DISTANCE
42.195KM
Marathons of around 25 miles continued until the London Olympics in 1908.The new 26.2 mile distance became the official standard for all marathon competitions in 1924.

training

• 20miles weekly run
• At least five or six weeks
• For Beginners

a minimum of four months of running four days a week is recommended. Many trainers recommend a weekly increase in mileage of no more than 10%.
The marathon training program itself would suppose variation between hard and easy training, with a periodization of the general plan to the new stresses.

HEALTH RISK
(1)Cardiac health
According to a study presented in 2010, running a marathon can result in decreased function of more than half the segments in the heart's main pumping chamber, but other parts of the heart will take over.

(2)Water consumption dangers
runners drink a sports drink that includes carbohydrates and electrolytes instead of plain water and that runners should "drink to thirst" instead of feeling compelled to drink at every fluid station

competition

• six annual races
• Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago and New York City
• Largest one :New York City marathon with over 37,000+ finishers

BOSTON MARATHON :is the world's oldest annual marathon, first run in 1896.
THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD MARATHON:With full views over the Southern Ocean, the event course gives participants have the unique opportunity to take on a physical fitness challenge in an iconic seaside location.

STORY

A Marathon Where the Toilets Run to You
The London Marathon is renowned for its costumed runners, and this year’s race boasts not one, but three runners attempting to set the world record for fastest marathon while dressed as a toilet.

Marcus Mumford is one of these intrepid souls, receiving a sponsorship from porta-potty manufacturer AndyLoos while he raises money for WaterAid, a global charity that helps underdeveloped countries with clean water and sanitation infrastructure.

It isn’t just Marcus’ attire that is uncommon. As you can see from this photo, he put the seat down.

reference

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Marathon_Majors
• http://www.runningisfunny.com/2014/03/31/a-marathon-where-the-toilets-run-t...
• http://www.eventindustrynews.co.uk/2014/03/31/andyloos-gives-cisterns-ahead...
• http://news.qz828.com/system/2014/02/19/010758458.shtml
• http://www.bemagazine.com.au/post/five-ways-to-incorporate-the-run-commute-

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