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Running a marathon is considered one of the most significant goals for a runner to achieve. Train for running a marathon and triathlon with tips from a level one certified triathlon coach in this free video series on running.
There are 19 videos in this series:
Choosing the right running shoe depends on the type of foot a runner has. Select the right running shoes with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.
Warm up for a run with light stretches for the shoulders and hamstrings along with light movements. Ready the body for a run with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.
Eat right for running fitness with a diet that has at least 60 percent carbohydrates and eight glasses of water daily. Plan a healthy diet for fitness with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.
Chafing can be prevented when running by buying clothes that fit right and by putting petroleum on chafe points. Avoid chafing when exercising with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.
Before running on sand, make sure to define the type of sand, hard or soft. Learn the differences of running on sand with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.
Eat at least 60- to 70-percent carbohydrates while training for running a marathon. Plan the right diet for a marathon with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.
The night before running a marathon, eat a high-carbohydrate meal that is low in fat and protein. Prepare for a marathon with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.
During a marathon, drink six- to-eight ounces of water every 10-to-15 minutes and eat 100-to-200 calories per hour. Stay fueled during a marathon with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.
After a marathon, sports drinks and carbohydrates are great for recovery. Help the body recuperate from a marathon with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.
Prevent blisters during a marathon by avoiding getting shoes and socks wet. Avoid getting blisters during a marathon with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.
Begin a running program with a plan to gradually increase distance and time each week. Start running with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.
Stretch the calves, quadriceps, hamstrings and hips before and after a run. Stay limber when running with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.
Stay away from eating sugary meals before, during and after running. Fuel up for a run with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.
Drink plenty of water before, during and after running. Stay hydrated for a run with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.
Strength training regimens for triathlons should vary depending on the season. Train for a triathlon with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.
Start a first triathlon by training six months out and doing a sprint triathlon. Train for a first triathlon with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.
Running cramps can be avoided through hydration and not being overexerted. Prevent running cramps with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.
Choosing the right running shoe depends on the runner's type of foot. Select the right running shoe with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.
Breaking in a running shoe typically takes about six weeks. Break in running shoes with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.
Running is a popular recreational and fitness activity of many Americans. For cardiovascular health and convenience, running is hard to beat. Whether you live in a city, suburb or cornfield, you can put on a pair of tennis shoes and take a jog down the road to raise your heart rate and exercise the most important muscle of your body. Before it was a fitness activity, running served as one of the fundamental sports. Footraces have tested speed and athleticism in human cultures for thousands of years. Many people are familiar with the origins of the marathon, a race created for the 1896 Olympics that recreated the legendary run of a solider from Marathon to Athens with the news “Masters! Victory is ours!” In this free video series on running, get training tips for running from a level one certified triathlon coach. Learn about selecting the right shoes and warming up for a run, implementing a proper eating routing for running and how to avoid chafing. Hear about running on sand, eating to train for a marathon and how to prevent blisters during a marathon. Finally, get tips on how to start a running program and how to train for a first triathlon.
David Brown David Brown is a USAT level 1 certified US Triathlon coach. He is also the head coach for the Cal Poly Triathlon team. David has an undergrad, and graduate degree in nutritional biochemistry. He is also a founder and owner of Fluid Sports Nutrition and livefluid.com, a sports recovery specific nutrition company. David has competed for the USA triathlon team in Israel, as well as completing in an Ironman triathlon.dkdk
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