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Lead Stories: Friday, December 5, 2008

Can Sedentary People Be Transformed Into Marathon Runners?

Posted November 10th, 2007 at 12:30 PM by David Monti

Section: News & Results, Marathons

Can sedentary people be transformed into marathon runners?

That’s the question the USA public television show “Nova” set out to answer in a recently-aired documentary in which a group of sedentary non-athletes embarked on a nine-month training program for the Boston Marathon.

You can watch this fascinating program on-line for no charge at the following link:

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By all reports, the show is very inspiring. Watch it if you can.

(c) 2007 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved. Used with permission.

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PBS’ Award-Winning TV Series NOVA To Premier “Marathon Challenge” on Tues., Oct. 30

Posted October 29th, 2007 at 4:32 PM by Jeanie Rebb

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Motivation

A four-year working partnership between the Boston Athletic Association and the producers of the public television series NOVA will culminate with the premier of “Marathon Challenge” on Tuesday, October 30, at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.

“Marathon Challenge,” produced by WGBH, Boston’s PBS affiliate, explores the transformation of 13 individuals as they train for the 2007 Boston Marathon. The one hour program, which explores the physiological changes that each runner undergoes during their training, culminates with the NOVA team’s participation in the 111th Boston Marathon on April 16, 2007.

The Boston Athletic Association granted NOVA access to the Boston Marathon and waived the qualifying standards for the NOVA cast, each of whom was making his or her marathon debut. Also, camera crews were permitted on certain parts of the Boston Marathon course during the race to document the progress of selected team members as they ran from Hopkinton to Boston.

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NOVA’s “Marathon Challenge” Premiers Tuesday

Posted October 27th, 2007 at 8:30 AM by Jimmie R. Markham

Section: News & Results, Marathons

Just a reminder that NOVA’s “Marathon Challenge” will be premiering this Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at 8PM ET/PT on PBS. You can check your local listings to confirm when it will be broadcast near you at PBS.com.
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