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hint0458
Jul 11, 2009
One important step missing: practice running form. If your form is bad, you will waste energy and expose yourself to possible injury over extended races. More importantly than running long miles (15-20) is coming up with a plan for your body to finish the race. This includes nutrition, hydration, and pacing of the race. -
Aug 08, 2006
If you are healthy and you know it - Run, run , run. Go with the flow in the beginning, listen to your heart in the middle and visualize the moment of completion toward the end. It's 5 hours and thousands of calories well spent. It's an achievement of a lifetime.
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Aug 08, 2006
If you are healthy and you know it - Run, run , run. Go with the flow in the beginning, listen to your heart in the middle and visualize the moment of completion toward the end. It's 5 hours and thousands of calories well spent. It's an achievement of a lifetime.
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Dec 08, 2005
Take your beloved animal companion along on your jogs. Make sure your dog is athletically capable of performing your intended route, all the way through. Be sure to bring water for the both of you.
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Dec 08, 2005
Take your beloved animal companion along on your jogs. Make sure your dog is athletically capable of performing your intended route, all the way through. Be sure to bring water for the both of you.
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Nov 22, 2005
If I'm going out for a long run, I like to think of having to sit on a plane for 5 hours - I would much rather be moving, running or walking, than sitting. Also think of how good you will feel once you're done.
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Nov 22, 2005
My great running partner always brought water & snacks when I thought I just needed to concentrate on running, but you do hit a wall with no fuel. Eat & drink before you feel it & if you're lucky organize family & friends to hand you treats every 5 mls.
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Nov 22, 2005
Don't overtrain--you can never take those miles back once you've run them! It's better to be slightly undertrained before your marathon.
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Nov 22, 2005
Before you go out for your long runs - imagine the course from beginning to end. This has helped me to focus on finishing as opposed to stopping because I'm tired or bored.
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Nov 22, 2005
You'll learn a lot about training, diet, attire and proper mental motivation by talking with people that have run marathons before. It will help minimize mistakes common to first-time marathoners.
