Write an article based on this "Figure out what is making your cat agitated. Use pheromones to calm your cat. Use other non-medication calming aids. Consider using short-term medication. Discuss with your vet the possible sedatives that could help your cat. Explore options for long-term medication."
article: After the emergency is over, you need to reassess the situation. What in particular set your cat off? If it was a one-time occurrence, such as workers in the house, you can anticipate for next time and put your cat in a quiet room until they leave. If it was a stray cat outside, you can use techniques to rid yourself of stray cats, such as water sprinklers or chemical sprays that deter cats from your yard. If it is a problem that is likely to recur (such as trips in the car, company, thunderstorms) you can take some steps to help your cat better cope with the situation. Pheromones are chemicals released from glands on the cat's bodyface, feet, back and tailthat cats release to communicate with other cats. Certain pheromones, such as those released from the cats face when they rub on objects or their humans, have a calming effect on stressed cats. Scientists have managed to synthesize these chemicals which come in various forms such as collars, sprays, wipes, and plug-in diffusers. There are a few other non-medicated options available to calm an anxious or stressed cat. Essential oils or herbal blends can mimic pheromones and can be tried in place of the synthetic pheromones. Food supplements have also proved helpful to relieve anxiety and stress in cats. The ingredients in these supplements help to support the cat's natural chemical balance to aid in relaxation. They come in liquid, chew and tablet forms. Body wraps (thunder shirts or anxiety wraps) are another non-medication calming aids. These cloth and Velcro wraps wrap around the cat's body and exert gentle pressure on pressure points which aid in calming cats. The principle is similar to swaddling an infant or wrapping the cat into a towel. Not every cat will respond positively to having to wear a wrap or to the pheromones or blends. You may have a period of trial and error to see what response your kitty has to these products. Some cats have a certain chemical makeup that necessitates the use of medications to help them cope with anxiety or stress producing situations. There are short-term options to use for the occasional trip in the car or visits from certain people your cat has taken a disliking too. Various medications are available to sedate a cat for a short term, temporary situation. These medications require an examination and a prescription from a veterinarian make certain the cat is healthy enough to take them. Not all cats react the same to the same medication, so most veterinarians will suggest an initial trial with a medication while at home to gauge your cat's reaction to the sedative. Keep in mind, some sedatives need to be given an hour or so prior to travel or anticipated stressful event so the cat doesn't override the medication effects due to a buildup of anticipation anxiety. There are a broad range of sedatives used in cats. They all have side effects and precautions for use especially in cats with health conditions like kidney failure, heart disease, and diabetes. Only your veterinarian can advise you on the right one for your cat. Sedatives used in cats include: Benzodiazepines. Examples are alprazolam, midazolam, and lorazepam. These are the most widely used sedatives in cats. They work almost immediately to reduce fear and anxiety in cats working on the same part of the brain as alcohol does in humans. Note: NEVER give alcohol to a cat. SARI's. Trazodone is an example of this type of sedative. It works quickly to relieve anxiety. Clonidine and gabapentin. These have sedative and antianxiety effects in animals including cats. Chlorpheniramine and Benadryl are allergy and cold medications which have been used for cat sedation. Phenobarbital is another sedative used in cats. There are long-term solutions for those few cats that are suffering from constant anxiety. In cats with severe, crippling anxiety long-term medication (given daily for months to years) is the best solution to make life more pleasant for them and their humans. Luckily, there are now fairly safe medications which can temper down the chemical imbalances which make life miserable. These medications include: Amitriptyline (an antidepressant that helps animals with anxiety), Buspirone Hydrochloride (helpful with phobias, such as a fear of people in uniform or a fear of thunderstorms), Clomipramine (Clomicalm), and Fluoxetine (Reconcile, Prozac). In order for these drugs to work effectively, they need to "build up" in the cat's body, so it may take up to 6 weeks to find out if they work on the cat. Also, they should not be stopped abruptly or adverse effects might occur. The best remedy is to slowly taper down the medication to give the body a chance to adjust to the medication decrease.

Write an article based on this "Begin training at least 16-24 weeks before the marathon. Run 3 training sessions per week with alternating difficulties. Warm up Increase your distances by 10% to 20% per week for about 10 weeks. Enter 5K, 10K, and half-marathon races during training. Decrease your distances by 25% to 50% per week in the last 3 weeks."
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Register for the marathon and start training at least 6 months before race day. Even for experienced athletes, running a marathon requires lots of preparation, and proper training is a key part of injury prevention. Keep in mind you should already have experience with long-distance running before attempting a marathon. Marathon training plans generally assume you already run 3 times per week and can run for around 10 miles (16km) at a time. Specific requirements vary by race. In general, you need to be able to run a total of 15 to 25 miles (24 to 40km) per week and have previously run 5K and 10K races. Some races also have minimum qualifying times. If don't regularly run long distances, check with your doctor before starting a new exercise routine. There are a variety of marathon training plans, but they share a few basic elements. To increase your stamina gradually and avoid injury, run 3 times per week with a rest day between each session. Do a long distance run just once a week, and focus on speed and pacing on the other days. For instance: Tuesday: Run a total of 8 alternating 200 m to 400 m intervals at jogging and sprint speeds. Your target intensity for speed day is 80 to 100% of your max heart rate. Thursday: Run at a brisk, mid-tempo pace, starting at 3 miles (4.8km) in the first week of training. Your target intensity is about 70% of your max heart rate. Saturday: Run a slow-tempo pace, starting at 10 miles (16km) in the first week of training. For long run day, your target intensity is about 60% of your max heart rate. To calculate your max heart rate, subtract your age from 220. Wear a fitness monitor to keep track of your heart rate as you run. and cool down before and after your runs. Walk briskly or jog lightly for 5 to 10 minutes to get your body ready for exercise. After a run, walk or jog for another 5 to 10 minutes to ease your body back to a resting state. Warming up and cooling down can help prevent injury and leg cramps. Stretching your legs after a run can also help your muscles recover. Increasing distances too quickly is a common mistake. Instead, run at each tempo for gradually longer distances. For instance, add 1 to 2 miles (1.6 to 3.2km) to your long day until you can run for 20 to 22 miles (32 to 35km). If you miss a training session, don't try to run on back-to-back days. If you miss a week, don't try to double up your distances the next week. Every month or so, go easy on yourself and run the distances you ran in week 1. Your body will need extra recovery time as you increase the time you spend on your legs. Running shorter races can help you learn what to expect on an actual race day. Look online for races and incorporate them as long run days in your training program. Don't run more than 3 half-marathons in a 6-month period and don't run any races within 3 weeks of the marathon. Incorporating shorter events in your program will help you know what to expect on race day. From check-in logistics to adrenaline rushes, races involve variables that you can't plan for simply by running on your own. Taper your training sessions toward the end of the program so you'll be fully recovered and ready for the big day. Marathon training plans are usually at least 16 weeks; your longest run should take place around week 13. Scale down weeks 14 and 15, then do 1 to 2 light 15 to 30-minute runs during week 16. For example, if you got to a peak long day run of 22 miles (35km) in week 13, run 15 miles (24km) on long day in week 14, and 10 miles (16km) in week 15. Don't run the day before the race. Remember to keep your runs light during week 16.