Pbs Marathon Challenge

In the summer of 2006, an assortment of very different individuals came together to form a quirky sports team. Not one of them was a hard-core runner; some couldn't even make it through a mile, yet all were determined to train for the Boston Marathon. Fortunately, they had the guidance of veteran coach Don Megerle of Tufts University and superstar marathoner Uta Pippig. Click on the images at right to find out what motivated each person to take on the challenge, learn how they did in the race, and read personal updates from each runner.—Susan K. Lewis Betsey Carol Daniel Jane Jonathan Larry Melissa Mic Ray Sama Steve Vera Xenia Uta Don

• Can anyone run a marathon? How do you run 26.2 miles if you have trouble making it around the block? With good coaching, discipline, and lots of group ..
• Oct 30, 2007.. Explore what it takes for novice runners to make it through a classic test of endurance. Watch online: Marathon Challenge from NOVA.
• Read short profiles of the men and women of NOVA's marathon team, hear from their coaches, and find out how the runners did in the race.
• Oct 30, 2007.. How do you prepare novice runners for the Boston Marathon?.. Mary Kennedy, an associate producer on "Marathon Challenge," earned ..
• Filled with personal drama, Marathon Challenge also takes viewers on a scientific.. We get pathos, confession, and - remember, this is PBS - the science to ..

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PBS Marathon Challenge. By Sean McKeon, Published May. 11, 2009, Updated Jun. 12, 2009 at 2:20 PM UTC. PBS followed 13 ordinary people as they trained ..