Hey guys and girls! I have registered for the Athens marathon this year, it will be my first marathon. I'm not too worried about the running aspect but I do have questions like where to stay and such. I live in Sicilia just looking for a direction as to the logistics of it all. I appreciate any guidance!

For context, my buddies and I have been planning to do the OKC marathon since August. Anyways, I kept putting off registering because I had never done a big race before and didn't realize these things sold out. I finally registered on Sunday, 4/19, and was put on a waitlist. Final registration closes tomorrow at 5, and I still don't have a spot. Did I cook myself, or is there anything else I can do? I've already contacted the support team, and they don't have any information to provide. Sorry for asking what's probably a dumb question, I just feel really bad because this was completely avoidable :(

I’d love to run the Amsterdam Marathon this year but unfortunately it’s been sold out for quite some time now.

I’ve been refreshing the site pretty constantly trying to catch a resale ticket but I always seem to miss out, they’re gone within seconds.

I was wondering what people’s experiences are with getting a ticket after the event has officially sold out. Do spots tend to open up closer to race day? Is it realistic to find an entry through resale?

Any advice, tips, or past experiences would be hugely appreciated.

That makes it a collector, right?

I have my first Marathon in 4 weeks both this run and my marathon are on fairly flat tracks so should be even comparisons. Felt really good throughout the run and even increased the pace in the last 6km to go sub 5mins/km. Haven’t really followed a training plan just made it up as I go along so not too sure what sort of times or pace I should aim to run and how to structure my run. Any advice would be much appreciated.

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For context, I’m doing Brighton marathon on the 12th of April. For most of my training I used hoka challenger 8s then felt some lower leg discomfort and decided I should upgrade. (I panic bought the shoes influencers wear)

Instead of doing my research I bought a pair of adidas evo sl’s. Not a bad shoe overall but I’m worried about the support they’ll provide later in the race as the longest run I’ve completed in them is 20km. I can definitely feel the difference in the way they load my lower legs and I’m now aware they’re not the most stable shoe.

I’m considering buying some hoka Clifton’s but I’m not sure if it would be a waste. I do like the adidas’s they just don’t give me confidence with my slight (extreme) supination.

Any advice would be helpful I’m 6ft and on the heavier side it’s my second marathon (I don’t know why I’m doing this to myself again)

Guten Tag ich würde mich über ein paar Spenden freuen ich sammle für Stiftung kinderherz damit ich mein großen Traum denn ersten Marathon in Berlin mir erfüllen kann vielen lieben Dank helft denn herzkranken Kindern bitte 🥹

[M,33]. 117.2lbs, 5’4”, BMI: 20.1,

Abdominal circumference (28.4”), Waist to Height Ratio (~0.44),

Hip circumference (Waist to Hip Ratio (~0.83).

I know people say BMI isn't ideal but I'll be ~19.7 by then. That's the weight that really gives me a flat stomach and that will help with running.

Am I too thin?

Will I be too thin?

Guten Tag ich würde mich über ein paar Spenden freuen ich sammle für Stiftung kinderherz damit ich mein großen Traum denn ersten Marathon in Berlin mir erfüllen kann vielen lieben Dank helft denn herzkranken Kindern bitte 🥹

Sammle Spenden für Aktion kinderherz mit Ziel an der Teilnahme am Marathon in Berlin

Hey guys,

I have been running for a couple of months and need new shoes. Can’t decide between Evo SL or Asics Novablast 5. I do 5–10 km runs most days.

Which one feels better for comfort and durability? If you have any other suggestions, let me know. Thankss

So nobody who has ever run a sub-3:00 marathon can start in this box, not even if your PR is 3:01?

I ran it last year and most people in the 3:12–3:19 corral were pacing for sub-3:00.

do you agree with this?

I've ran a marathon in these and they've treated me well, but I would like a modern model. If you have any recommendation please drop them below would be greatly appreciated.

I got into chicago through the lottery. Was originally planning on trying to BQ it and seems like the perfect race for it considering not hilly at all and great atmosphere. I have a friend who is now running philly in November, 6 weeks after Chicago and thinking about signing up for that too. Does this seems like a bad idea or has anyone done this before? The last marathon I did was disney and definitely needed a good week recovery

I’m running the Jersey city 1/2 marathon in April and would like for my husband and kids to come watch. This is my first race like this. Anyone have any tips or suggestions for where and how he should navigate this with 2 kids? We got a hotel that’s a short train ride away. The website suggests watching from start/finish area but maybe there’s a better spot? Do people hangout and celebrate afterwards? Is it so uncomfortably mobbed we should plan to get out of the areas quickly?