Escape from New York! (By car during the New York Marathon.) [more inside]
posted by The Straightener on Oct 31, 2009 - 5 answers

Burma Shave jingles for marathon runners. [more inside]
posted by MsMolly on Oct 5, 2009 - 15 answers

Help me come up with a gift for a marathon runner! [more inside]
posted by bookmammal on Sep 22, 2009 - 15 answers

Marathoner Filter: I'm running the Oct. 11 Chicago Marathon and the Nov. 22 Philadelphia Marathon. Any tips on what I should be doing between these two races in terms of recovery and training?
posted by timnyc on Sep 18, 2009 - 3 answers

Best places to cheer on friends running in the Chicago marathon? [more inside]
posted by MsMolly on Sep 15, 2009 - 5 answers

runningfilter: I just found an extra week in my marathon training schedule (because I started a week early)-- help me decide how best to use it. [more inside]
posted by activitystory on Aug 12, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm running the Chicago Marathon in the start of October and feel vastly unprepared and undertrained. Looking for advice on how to approach the next two months. [more inside]
posted by highfidelity on Aug 8, 2009 - 25 answers

Running the Boston Marathon on Monday, and trying to figure out where the wife and kids should place themselves to give me a few much needed high fives deep into the run. Anyone have favorite places to view? Things to consider: Walking time needs to be minimized, should be kid friendly if possible. Where's the best places to meet the fam afterwards? Thanks!
posted by Gee Your Hair Smells Terrific on Apr 15, 2009 - 6 answers

I'm going to be in Boston later this month for the marathon and was looking for advice for a reasonable place to stay Saturday night. [more inside]
posted by mmascolino on Apr 3, 2009 - 6 answers

What do I need to know/buy/wear to run longer and longer distances? [more inside]
posted by yeti on Mar 23, 2009 - 17 answers

Why don't competitors in marathons start the race all in one pack? Why are there different start times for elite runners? Why don't they decide the winner just on time alone? [more inside]
posted by bluefly on Feb 24, 2009 - 17 answers

Running Filter: I have signed up for half a marathon coming up at the end of January. I also signed up for a running group which helps you train for the half a marathon. I have missed about 60 precent of the running sessions. With the marathon less than a month away, I need some help getting ready for it. [more inside]
posted by boyinmiami on Dec 27, 2008 - 3 answers

Where to run to in 2009.. [more inside]
posted by jazzkat11 on Nov 11, 2008 - 11 answers

I can run 6:30 miles for an hour, a little uncomfortably, or 7:00 miles pretty easily over the same interval. What would it take, training-wise, for me to run a sub-3-hour marathon? [more inside]
posted by killdevil on Nov 2, 2008 - 9 answers

Does any have advice in regard to holding a small charity event in a bar in the DC or DC-adjacent area of Maryland? [more inside]
posted by divka on Oct 6, 2008 - 2 answers

Marathon training filter: How long has it taken you to recover from the symptoms of overuse and get back to your training plan? [more inside]
posted by activitystory on Aug 20, 2008 - 3 answers

Spira running shoes: horseshit? [more inside]
posted by middleclasstool on Jul 23, 2008 - 3 answers

Post-marathon advice: I'm running my second marathon this weekend; I was very sore after my first and am convinced that an ice bath is probably my best bet post-race to combat soreness. Problem is, I'm more scared about the bath than the race. [more inside]
posted by activitystory on May 19, 2008 - 9 answers

Runners of MeFi: What do you carry when you race, and what do you carry it in? Does anyone have any experience with this thing? [more inside]
posted by peachfuzz on May 5, 2008 - 13 answers

Resources for exercises for my feet, arches, ankles, and lower legs? [more inside]
posted by middleclasstool on Apr 24, 2008 - 12 answers

Is there any way to find out the percentage of Boston Marathon runners that qualified for the race vs. the percentage that gained entry through other means (charities and such)?
posted by csimpkins on Apr 22, 2008 - 8 answers

Where can I find out if the Boston Red Sox won/lost on Marathon Monday on the years the game was played? [more inside]
posted by brent on Apr 21, 2008 - 8 answers

Help me come up with a team name and/or logo for the Vancouver Marathon. [more inside]
posted by Slarty Bartfast on Apr 2, 2008 - 11 answers

What's travel like on the morning of the San Francisco Marathon? [more inside]
posted by sugarfish on Feb 18, 2008 - 7 answers

Can someone recommend a good beginner's marathon training group in San Francisco? [more inside]
posted by whir on Feb 3, 2008 - 7 answers

Are those IT band straps for running worth a damn? [more inside]
posted by middleclasstool on Jan 15, 2008 - 19 answers

I feel like a moron for asking this: Where can I take a shower in Memphis on Saturday? No, I'm not asking to use yours. [more inside]
posted by middleclasstool on Nov 29, 2007 - 14 answers

What are the Mark Allen and Dave Scott's fastest marathon times? [more inside]
posted by jedro on Nov 5, 2007 - 2 answers

RunningFilter: Half Marathon on Sunday. How should I spend Saturday?
posted by I_Love_Bananas on Oct 19, 2007 - 11 answers

Where can I train in Silicon Valley for a hilly marathon? [more inside]
posted by aofl on Oct 17, 2007 - 10 answers

Marathon Support: What can my roommates and I do for our other roommate after she runs a marathon? [more inside]
posted by gursky on Sep 23, 2007 - 18 answers

My first marathon is five weeks away and the training is taking its toll on my body. The last thing I want is to have to give up this late in the game because of an injury. What's my best plan of attack? [more inside]
posted by jetskiaccidents on Sep 1, 2007 - 19 answers

My wife and I are walking the Portland (OR) marathon this fall. Any recommendations on which hotel to stay at during our long weekend in the city? Somewhere close to start/finish, downtown amenities, 3 stars or better?
posted by bytemover on Jun 17, 2007 - 9 answers

I’m training for a marathon and I’m looking for a training tool to keep track of my progress and to keep me motivated. Should I go with GPS, accelerometer pods or something else? [more inside]
posted by racingjs on Apr 26, 2007 - 14 answers

I'm spending the weekend in Vienna, running the marathon on Sunday. I've Monday free to look around the city - what would you recommend as a 'must see' for a weary, footsore sighteer?
posted by poissonrouge on Apr 26, 2007 - 6 answers

I am running my first half marathon in April and I don't know what to eat. What should I eat the night/morning of? [more inside]
posted by bigcheesegump on Mar 14, 2007 - 14 answers

My roomate will be running in her first marathon this weekend and she is getting the jitters. To help her out (emotionally) I want to put together a " care package" for her flight (cross country) and/or the time before/after the race. What can a put together (low cost- Im a grad student) that will give her heart the urge to run, her mind some confidence and will just let her know I'm thinking of her?
posted by Meemer on Oct 18, 2006 - 10 answers

How much will my pace pick up on marathon day? [more inside]
posted by TrashyRambo on Oct 14, 2006 - 7 answers

RunningFilter: I'm running my first competitive 5K race tomorrow morning. Any last minute tips? [more inside]
posted by patr1ck on Sep 23, 2006 - 11 answers

How do I speed up my marathon running pace? [more inside]
posted by sdis on Aug 14, 2006 - 19 answers

RunningFilter: What do I do about a very tight gastrocnemius (calf) muscle? [more inside]
posted by anonymoose on Aug 10, 2006 - 10 answers

Reviews on running clubs for Los Angeles Marathon? [more inside]
posted by mam on Aug 3, 2006 - 1 answer

Can you train for a marathon in one month? [more inside]
posted by blueplasticfish on May 4, 2006 - 27 answers

Day of Marathon planning questions. [more inside]
posted by mmascolino on Apr 24, 2006 - 10 answers

Training / running in smog - should I even run? [more inside]
posted by arrowhead on Mar 29, 2006 - 8 answers

How would I organize a marathon? What would it entail? [more inside]
posted by rinkjustice on Jan 24, 2006 - 7 answers

Good runs in Santa Fe, NM? [more inside]
posted by ph00dz on Sep 22, 2005 - 5 answers

ExerciseFilter: I am old (36). I am fat (5'8" 190#). I am out of shape (no real physical activity for a couple years). I have a bad knee (ACL replacement and some cartilage replacement two year ago). I want to run a half-marathon on Halloween. What can I do to prepare? Specifically, what can I do to minimize the risk of reinjuring my knee? [more inside]
posted by jdroth on Aug 21, 2005 - 25 answers

I'm training for a marathon for the first time and am afraid of injuries... [more inside]
posted by superkim on Aug 9, 2005 - 12 answers

LOTR Marathon and Dinner. Suggestions for food? [MI] [more inside]
posted by dirtynumbangelboy on Dec 14, 2004 - 24 answers