philadelphia marathon

• Question:-how old do you have to be to run the Philadelphia marathon?
  does anyone know? what about if you're just walking it... do they have like age restrictions?
  
  Answer:-Probably 18 or older and in good physical health for liability reasons. I am sure the streets are open though and you could just walk after everyone else has started. Have funn!
  
  :)
• Question:-Will they really stop me from using an iPod during the Philadelphia half marathon?
  It says on the FAQ section of the website that anything with earphones is NOT allowed when running the marathon or half marathon. Has anyone ever run this race before? Will they actually stop me if I bring my ipod? I am running the half marathon in November and my music has always been a crucial aspect of my runs.
  
  Answer:-Lots of places say that they don't recommend you wear earphones just to make sure you are alert of your surroundings and people running around you. There's going to be too many people for them to actually stop you from bringing them. If you want, you can just hide them somewhere on your body when you enter the area.
  
  Hope that helps,
  Elaine
  http://www.truerunning.com
• Question:-where can i get the 1986 Philadelphia marathon results?
  I'm trying to finout where I can obtain the results pamphlet for this race
  
  Answer:-http://www.coolrunning.com/results/98/pa/philmar.htm
  This web site has all 3203 contestants and there times.
  Here are the top five
  Pos First Name Last Name City State Age Sex Finish
  1 Ryan Grote Millington NJ 24 M 2:24:12
  2 Sergei Karasev Memphis TN 32 M 2:24:24
  3 Patrick Reed Annapolis MD 29 M 2:25:46
  4 Kevin Siek Audubon PA 27 M 2:27:22
  5 Brendan Hilliard Ardmore PA 41 M 2:27:33
• Question:-I'm trying to find out where I can obtain the 1986 results pamphlet for the 1986 Philadelphia marathon?
  I finished this marathon and lost my results pamphlet
  
  Answer:-I really doubt they would keep records available that far back. I think if you contact the organizers and the dot org site they can help.
• Question:-Is the Philadelphia Marathon in Philadelphia PA or is it in Philadelphia NY?
  
  
  Answer:-Here is a list of all of the Philadelphia's, perhaps it would be best to call each city and ask them if they have a marathon this weekend.
  
  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (19107)
  Philadelphia, Mississippi (39350)
  Philadelphia, Tennessee (37846)
  Philadelphia, New York (13673)
  Philadelphia, Missouri (63463)
  Philadelphia, South Carolina (29532)
  Philadelphia, New Mexico (87007)
  Philadelphia, North Carolina (28379)
  Philadelphia, Virginia (23434)
  Philadelphia, Arkansas (71753)
  Philadelphia, Alabama (36272)
  Philadelphia, Indiana (46140)
  Philadelphia, Illinois (62612)
  Philadelphia, Germany (Brandenburg)
  Philadelphia, South Africa (Western Cape)
  Philadelphia, Jamaica (Saint Ann)
  Philadelphia, Zimbabwe (Mashonaland East)
  Philadelphia, Namibia (Khomas)
  Philadelphia, Costa Rica (Limon)
• Question:-Should i work out if i have just completed a marathon?
  I just did the Philadelphia marathon today, and i was wondering if i should go to the gym tomorrow? Since my lower body is sore, i was gonna work my upper body, is this safe?
  
  The only thing I would do with my legs is maybe a light warm-up on the elliptical treadmill.
  
  Answer:-
• Question:-Goal times for a 16 year old running first marathon?
  I'm signed up for the Philadelphia marathon in November and want to know what times I should be shooting for. Would 4:00 be a good time for someone my age? 17:17 is my best 5k time from last year during cross country season. I know it doesn't really help but I just wanted to throw something out there.
  
  Answer:-I'm 15 years old,I think a marathon is to far for a 16 year old to run,you should stick to the 5 or 10k,that's what you run in high school and college you have time when you get older.After cross country season you should get ready for indoor and out door track.Ask your coach if you run in other running events you could disqualify your self from your team,you need to now what events you can run outside your high school team.
• Question:-Should I run the Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon or the Philadelphia Distance Run in Virginia?
  This will be my 1st half marathon and only my 2nd race ever (Peachtree 10K). I'm new to running, since early this summer. I sincerely appreciate ANY insider info/advice.
  
  Answer:-no contest - do the RnR
• Question:-Cross Country vs Marathon Training?
  I am a high school Cross Country runner and not too shabby of one at that. One day, I signed up for the Philadelphia Marathon thinking that it would be fun but then I soon realized that there are specialized diets to run marathons as well as different training programs.
  
  Basically my question is how does marathon training differ from the cross country training program or exactly how should one train for a marathon? What foods should I eat during training and before the marathon?
  
  Answer:-Basically the marathon is longer than a cross country race so you train running longer (and slower) than you would for cross country. You actually just need to increase your long run to 20 miles. Increase your weekly mileage by 10% a week by adding to your long run until it gets to 20 miles. You should have a 3 week taper (a scaling down of your distance) prior to the race so that you are rested. You have 9 weeks till the race so you should currently have a long run of 8 miles and add 2 miles each week. Marathon training program are typically 16 weeks so you are rushing it. Usually you increase your long run fo 2-3 week and then back off a bit to rest. This will also impact your cross country training negatively as you will be training for a race 8 times the distance you run in cross country which will leave you tired for the speedier cross country workouts. Finally, a word of caution. Atheletes that are still growing shouldn't run marathons. Part of your growing process is that the middle of your long bones, the femur (thigh bone) for example is soft in the middle (the epifisis), so you can keep on growing. As you stop growing it hardens. The pounding from the much longer training for a marathon can deform the epifisis, leaving you shorter than you would have been or bow-legged.
  As for your diet, it doesn't require changes during training, you are only doing more than you do now on one day. Prior to the race (the night before) many runners carbo-load by having a pasta dinner. Good luck!
• Question:-Does anyone know about a midnight marathon (running) that will take place on the drive in Philadelphia?
  
  
  Answer:-That's a very specific request. The best site for marathon searching is: marathonguide.com

penn state

• Question:-Penn state?
  What would you consider the best branch campus of penn state and why? im applying for main but if i dont get in, i probably am still going to go there. thanks for the help/suggestions!
  
  Answer:-I'm a sophomore at Altoona. Honestly, I love it SO much. It's only an hour from main campus so the option of attending games is always there.
  
  This campus is beautiful any time of the year. The classes are smallish (my largest [the Gen-Eds] are about 80 kids) and the professors actually care about us.
  
  I adore it here, definitely consider PSU Altoona, and feel free to contact me with any questions :)
  
  Oh, BTW--I'm from NJ, but I still feel right at home and comfortable at PSUA.
• Question:-Penn State?
  im a junior in high school, and im looking into colleges. i was on the Penn State website, but it doesnt specify if i can get a degree in interior design (and fashion if possible). Does anyone know if Penn State offers degrees in those?
  
  Answer:-It doesn't look like Penn state offers an Interior Design degree. However, the following schools in Pennsylvania do:
  
  Bradley Academy for the Visual Arts - York
  The Art Institute of Philadelphia - Philadelphia
  The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
  Arcadia University - Glenside
  Drexel University - Philadelphia
  Harcum College - Bryn Mawr
  La Roche College - Pittsburgh
  Marywood University - Scranton
  Moore College of Art & Design - Women's Art and Design College - Philadelphia
  Philadelphia University - Philadelphia
• Question:-penn state?
  what are the the required scores for the sat and act for penn state college?
  ya Penn State U
  
  Answer:-You mean Penn State University? We're a university, not a college. What are your current SAT scores? You're going to need high SAT scores if you want to get onto Main Campus. If you have lower SATs you'll probably get an offer acceptance at a branch campus, then you'll transfer to Main in about 2 years.
• Question:-How does the Penn state football team travel to away games in other states?
  When the Penn state football team travels to away games how do they get there? Is it by plane or bus?
  
  Answer:-mostly by airplane
• Question:-Is it possible to reapply to a different Penn State campus after already applying to another?
  I recently sent in my application and set Penn State Berks as my primary choice and the University Park as my alternate. I thought I wanted to go to Berks for sure, but I'm thinking I might as well take advantage of my good grades in high school, and try to go to University Park.
  
  I already paid the enrollment fees, and have accepted Penn State's offer. Is it possible to try and switch yet? Or is it too late?
  
  Answer:-It's not too late until classes start.. your enrollment fees will vary from college to college as refundable.. each probably has a cutoff date to cancel the enrollment, check with the college administration... only they may know that answer..doesn't hurt to ask
  
• Question:-How does a sorority at penn state purchase a house/senior house?
  I read that it would potentially be possible for a sorority to purchase a house at penn state and use that instead of living on the floor and having a suite. I was just curious if there is any truth to it.
  
  Answer:-There are no actual brothel laws ANYWHERE. Anyone who says there are, is just repeating old rumors. See source.
  
  There are no brothel laws at Penn State, but there are zoning restrictions on land. From The Collegian archive; http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archive/2003/10/10-07-03tdc/10-07-03dnews-01.asp
  
  Talk to your house corporation board, they will know if there is any way for you to get official sorority housing. If you getting a house would make you the only sorority with a house, Panhellenic will have a problem with it. Dues will go up if you get a house.
  
  To circumvent all the issues (and get a house quickly) have a few sisters get together and rent a house. Work around the zoning restrictions. You won't get the official sorority house designation, but you can hold sisterhood events there.
• Question:-How good do you think Penn State football will be next season?
  I was wondering your opinion on how well penn state will do, and how far they would make, and how high would they rank, stuff like that. Also please tell me how big our chances are at getting Terrelle Pryor if you can. Thanks!
  Also maybe how big is the chance we install the spread with Daryl clark and/or Terrelle pryor?
  
  Answer:-not very good and also not very bad. They need to hire new coach.
• Question:-What is Penn State looking for in the personal statement?
  It's only 1200 characters! How do I fit anything into that? My introduction is 808 characters already.
  Anyone know any sites with examples of penn state personal statements? Or better, personal experience with writing it?
  
  Answer:-Yeah you're going to want to cut that intro down hun! They get tens of thousands of applications yearly, so it takes a long time to read anything. Basically, have a short intro introducing yourself, explain a few qualities about yourself in the body (using real world examples) and then wrap it up with a nice little conclusion. Short and sweet is the way to go! Keep it basic but also make sure you can get your points across and make your personality shine through, and you will be fine!
• Question:-What type of personality do you have to have to go to penn state main and fit in?
  What type of personality do you have to have to go to penn state main and fit in?
  What kind of personality gets into Penn State Main? Like, when they were in high school, what were they like? Or what were you like in high school (if you made it in)? Do the shy kids make a reputation there? Or are most of the penn state main students partiers from the start?
  
  Answer:-there is no such thing
  
  evryone is different
• Question:-How would i get to penn state main campus from penn state altoona?
  i am a freshman at penn state altoona and i want to know how far is it away from penn state main campus. How do you get there too?
  
  Answer:-To get to I-99 you have two options, depending on if you want to get there fast or a nice scenic route beforehand.
  
  The scenic route to I-99
  
  Turn right on Juniata Gap Road, follow that to Avalon Road, take Avalon Road to where it ends at 18th street and turn left, you will see a lot of woods, urban clusters of old houses, and a farm, while feeling like you are in the city but outside of it at the same time, follow that as you go into the city, and eventually into the downtown where it becomes Union Avenue, Broad Avenue, 24th Street, Union Avenue again, and eventually Frankstown Road. Soon after it becomes Union Avenue again, you'll exit the downtown area. Take the exit from Frankstown Road to go north on I-99.
  
  The quick route to I-99
  
  Turn left on Juniata Gap Road, take that to Chestnut Avenue, turn right on Chestnut Avenue, follow that and stay on it as it becomes 10th Avenue, take the 10th Avenue Expressway to 17th Street. Take 17th Street to its end and turn left and get on I-99.
  
  Once on I-99
  
  Follow I-99 until you get to Atherton Street, then turn onto there and go into State College. The traditional way is to take Old 220 to 322 before turning to Atherton Street.
  
  The exact distance is 37 miles if I remember right.