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Tips

Training for a Marathon or Ultra  Tips from Christina, Mary, and Klaus.
Food and Fluids for a Marathon or Ultra Tips from Christina, Klaus, Mary, and Regina.
Clothing for a Marathon or Ultra Tips from Christina, Mary, Sharon, Sybilla, Bonnie, Maureen, and Regina.
Getting a Good Distance Shoe  Tip from Audrey
Socks vs. Vaseline for Blisters  Tip from Eila

More for Fun

Marathon Cards:  Send a card to a friend encouraging them or congratulating them on their marathon.
Marathon Clip Art: photos you can use for free