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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm a runner and I have done both full and half marathons.  For me, the best thing about running a marathon is having run a marathon.  I do not think it was good for me; I do feel I was pushing my body in an unhealthy way (this could be the opposite for other people, I know).  The truth is that I did not enjoy the full marathons and did not feel well after the race, so I don't do fulls anymore.

The half marathon distance is perfect for me, and I feel great after finishing.  I also regularly do 10k and 5ks.  But I am a self-indulgent creature and I run because it feels good and keeps me in shape.  Full marathons don't do much for me in either of those areas.[/quote]

I second this as a regular HM and 10k runner. The distance is long enough that the training keeps you in shape, but short enough that if you are well prepared it isn't hard on your body. The key is to ramp up very slowly and at the slightest hint of injury to take the time off to fully recover. I would also recommend working with a physio to address the underlying causes of injury if you're dealing with any pain, which are frequently imbalance or weakness in one muscle group over others.[/quote]

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