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12 Marathon Records

1. Less than 1% of world population runs half marathons, marathons or ultras - 2014

2. More than a half million USA marathon finishers - 2014

3. Percentage of female marathon finishers 43% - 2014

4. Youngest Marathon finisher age of 3 - 2005

5. Fastest Marathon finisher 2:02:57 - 2014

6. Fastest Half Marathon finisher 00:59:47 - 2015

7. Oldest Marathon finisher age of 100 - 2014

8. Most marathons run in one year by a female 168 - 2013

9. Most marathons run on consecutive days by a female 17 - 2012

10. Largest official world Marathon New York City 50,564 runners - 2014

11. Smallest official world Marathon I Ran Marathons 5 runners - 2014

12. The average age of a the marathon runner-/-walker is 40 - 2014

Important Note - Before starting an exercise program it is very important to ensure that you are not in a health risk Evaluation by your doctor is recommended before starting. Always back off any exercise if you feel any risk of injury or health.

12 Elements of Our Mission and Vision

1. Getting back to the roots of our ancestors who walked and ran for thousands of years.

2. Taking responsibility for our health.

3. Positive attitude boost.

4. Release stress.

5. Increase energy.

6. Increase focus.

7. Physical and mental renewal with each workout.

8. Setting a goal from 5K to marathon and beyond.

9. Feeling like a champion and changing your life for the better.

10. Healthy and diet go hand in hand.

11. Long term program with regular steady exercise.

12. Joining a group helps motivation.

Vision
We can do anything in life if we set our mind to it. Marathon running is a state of mind proving that anything is possible in life. Children are our future and if every child is given a chance and proper tools he or she will succeed.
I Ran Marathons (IRM) offers training programs that are friendly with a social atmosphere designed for runners and walkers of all ages, paces, skills and fitness levels. We are experienced and are here to motivate and teach you to reach your fitness goals for all levels from 5K to 100 Miles.

12 Recommendations Before Joining Program

1. This training program is for those who have been running or walking for a few weeks.

2. Training starts with a 3 mile run-/-walk and will follow a schedule for a marathon or half.

3. Participant will need 4 to 8 weeks of conditioning 5 days a week to get to 3 miles.

4. If you are already running-/-walking more than 3 miles without injury you may join.

5. First time marathon-/-half participants should set a goal just to finish not time.

6. Focus for the first race should be to finish at a comfortable training pace.

7. You should begin this program with at least a 3 mile long run-/-walk within the past 2 weeks.

8. Walkers and runners should pace the long runs so there’s no huffing and puffing.

9. During summer training when the temperature rises above 60° F runners should slow down.

10. There is a small benefit to include cross training or yoga in your program.

11. Take a rest day from strenuous exercise the day before the long run.

12. Always smile and have fun!

Mission
The San Antonio Pediatric Society and the Texas Pediatric Society Foundation (TPSF) have joined together to be leaders in the community to raise awareness for children’s health and wellbeing. Fundraising will be done by participating in sports events to raise awareness for children’s organizations that promote health, physical fitness, mental wellbeing, education and support of all of our children as a community. I Ran Marathons has graciously partnered with this mission to help train individuals who are interested to participate in the fund raising sports event. Portion of the proceeds will go back to the SAPS and TPSF charity fundraising.