Would You Run a Marathon Indoors?

Posted on Thursday, January 20, 2011   14 notes   Comments

Indoor TrackA recent article in the Wall Street Journal describes the growing popularity of marathons run on indoor tracks, requiring 150 laps or more to complete the 26.2 mile race. 

My son runs indoor track, so I’ve been to a lot of indoor races recently.  I get dizzy just watching them.  I can’t imagine running a marathon indoors. Part of the experience of running a marathon is enjoying the scenery during the race. 

Would you run a marathon indoors?  Tell me in the comments.

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  1. teeheetiff reblogged this from idontgetrunnershigh
  2. andywg said: I couldn’t, but I know of a guy in England doing 52 marathons this year with a number being done on treadmills! Rather him then me!
  3. shutupandrun reblogged this from cryingisforsissies and added:
    For realsies - The thought of running this long inside makes me anxious. Serious props to those who can do this.
  4. misslawson said: No way. I wouldn’t even be able to do 30 minutes on an indoor track. Lack of motivation. I like to look at the scenery!
  5. cryingisforsissies reblogged this from idontgetrunnershigh and added:
    Oh jeebus. While I believe this sort of event is NOT* for me, should any of my friends ever attempt one, I’d be there...
  6. ihatemile23 reblogged this from idontgetrunnershigh and added:
    I have trouble running 2 miles on an indoor track. Lap, there’s the mirrors again, lap, there’s the mirrors again, lap,...
  7. icanhasmarathon said: Heck no! My hips would kill from all those turns. :)
  8. idontgetrunnershigh reblogged this from how2runfast and added:
    I really considered doing...Instep Indoor Marathon in Milwaukee a few years ago. It...
  9. kyliefrost said: I agree on enjoying the scenery and the experience of an outdoor marathon. But I suppose indoor track brings a different angle for the competition side of things. I dislike the ‘controlled environment’ aspect of it though.
  10. how2runfast posted this

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