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2013 Knoxville Marathon

guest — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 20:52:49 GMT

Looking for some insight into the Knoxville Marathon. I'm familiar with the city, but moved away and can't picture the course very well based on the race map. With any luck this will be my first marathon. Any thoughts on the course (hills, etc...) would be great. I was able to do a 1:59 half on a flat course and I'm feeling the rookie jitters about doing a full.

Thanks in advance for any replies.

Best,

VCS

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200+ Pound Club!

guest — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 20:17:57 GMT

Nice thread. I started running a couple months ago. I went north of 200 and decided to get to work. My dad struggled with weight (up to 285 at 6') and high blood pressure. With the family genes working against me, running seemed like a way to head in the right direction. I ran earlier this year and did 12 minute miles, they got longer after 12 years away from exercise and gaining some bad habits. Anyway, I've pushed hard and did a half a couple weeks ago. Looking to try a full marathon in spring.

Glad to see a thread where people aren't talking about qualifying for the Boston Marathon or their next ultra.

Best,

VCS

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Vomit Colored Shoes

guest — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:51:12 GMT

Hola forum dwellers. I'm new and working my way toward my first marathon. Thought I'd just drop in and say hello. I've got a 15 mile run this weekend and hoping to learn something from the people who post here. With any luck all will go well and I will be a marathon finisher in 6 months.

Looking forward to reading more about nutrition, training schedules, and shoe reviews.

Have a good one.

VCS1977