The IronBaby Running Experience

Facts About Running

What are Endorphines?


Get High, with out the drugs! During work-out or exercise the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus releases Endorpines "Endogenous Morphine". This substance helps produce analgesia and the feeling of being high or well being. The intense the work-out or exercise is the more the substance is produced, and would help achieve the "Endorphine Rush" which is a sense of immense power overflowing from the body.

What is a Marathon?

A marathon is a long-distance running event with an official distance of 42.195 kilometers, that is usually run as a road race. The event was instituted in commemoration of the fabled run of the Greek soldier Pheidippides, a messenger from the Battle of Marathon (the namesake of the race) to Athens.
Other distances covered in running events are half-marathon which is 21.0975k, 16k, 10k, 5k and 3k. 



What is an Ultra Marathon?


An ultra marathon is an event which involves running for more than 42.125 kilometers. There are two types of ultra marathon, measured by distance or time. The common distances of ultra-marathons are 50k, 100k, 50mi and 100mi. Timed marathons are measured through time intervals such as hours and days. I am hoping to participate in one of this type of events, late this year or next year.



What is Trail Running?

Trail running is like any other running event, however, is not held only in paved roads, but as well on different types of terrain such as mountains, forests, and narrow passages. It involves ascending and descending routes, which makes it very difficult. Ultra-marathons commonly involve are involved in this type of running


What is sudden death?


Sudden death is a unexpected non-violent cardiac arrest due to fatigue, excessive or prolonged shortness of breath and palpitations, which could affect even the elite athletes. Commonly this is experienced by athletes aged 35 years or younger. According to statistics 1 out of 50,000-80,000 marathon finishers die. To avoid this unfortunate event, one must have a check-up of at least once a year, proper training, nutrition and equipment.