Pacing Guidelines for Marathon Race

Series Summary

The marathon is a long distance running competition in which the contestant must run a set distance of 26.2 miles. This event was established as test of conditioning and ability. Running a marathon is something that takes great discipline and physical aptitude. The marathon is an event that many people tend to “run” away from due to its rigorous nature. However, for those interested in challenging themselves and getting into great shape this may be the right event for them. This video series will share the information you need to get started as a marathon runner.

Our expert, with over eleven years of experience in competitive running, is going to share his training tips and expertise to help put you in the fast track to training for a marathon. Before you ever start pounding the pavement you need to have the right equipment. Learn what clothing and shoes are needed to run a marathon. Nutrition is also a key to running marathons. Our expert will share tips on how to change your diet to prepare your body for a marathon. Follow these videos as our expert gives you the tips you need to run a successful race.

Video Transcript

"First thing you need to understand is that you need to want to do this, and you have to be willing to run 26.2 miles. One of the hardest things I’d say is getting your long runs in. At least 20 22 miles for you first timers, and you might want to cut those off about 10 days before. So your longest run should be about 20 miles about 10 days before. Before that I’d really recommend putting in weight training, swimming, aqua jogging. If you don’t know what aqua jogging is, it a little flotation belt around you that lets you run under water. Know your pace, because if you start out off that pace, you will die after 20 miles or so. You will not be able to go forward. Walk if you can, but you will not be able to go run it. If you are a first timer, and you do not train well on your own, you have a hard time getting out to a running trail or around on your own for Sundays for a long run, I really would recommend enrolling in a training program. If you’re just coming off of a 9 hour workday or something like that, it 6 o’clock and it make the difference between you going “ok I’m really worn down, I want to eat something, I want to relax, I don’t want to go for a run beforehand” hand you need other people to get you motivated to do that sort of thing. We’ve all been there. I’ve been there several times. As far as other training tips go, as far as pain is concerned, if you are feeling hurt, injured, do not do a long run that day. You can feel strained, you can feel stressed out, but do not feel any pain. Your legs will feel like lead weights by the end of a long run. There should not be considerable pain though. Definitely be sure to do whatever helps you relax afterward. Pay for a massage, if it will help you out. Soak in a hot tub if you can find one. Lie back on your bed, use a heating pad, use an ice pack if you want to ice down your legs afterward, anything that will help you relax. "