Nairobi Marathon (Standard Chartered) 2009 -Running Tips

The stage is all set for one of the greatest annual races on Earth: the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon 2009 set to take place on 25 October, 2009 .Today happens to be the last day to register to participate.The Nairobi Marathon race now in its seventh year began in 2003 and has proved to be the launching pad for an international career for many local athletes .The race has quickly taken its place as one of the Worlds favorite marathon race due to Kenya's reputation as a leading athletic sports nation especially in the long distance races. The race attracts many international sports personalities and is particularly grueling at an altitude of 5,000 feet above sea level .

What perhaps makes this race great is that the money raised from the marathon is always used or philanthropic and charitable purposes including aiding the under privileged in society  in need of eye care that is in-affordable or inaccessible to them.  For more information on the Nairobi marathon please visit the website at  www.nairobimarathon.com.



Marathon Running Tips:
For effective marathon tips on how to run effectively  i recommend the following websites:

1. Runners world: This is for newbie tips especially if this is your first marathon to run.
2. Foothealthcare.com: The site contains top 10 tips for running your best marathon.
3. Running. about.com: Another leading resource on running featuring tips on half marathon, first marathon, training schedules, distance running etc

Of course the tips recommended by the above sites must also be coupled with expert advice from your physician or personal trainer to prevent fatalities or complications that accrue due to strenuous exercise.If you are a participant all the best .

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