Important Tips On How To Train For And Run A Marathon

By Janine Hughes


There are many reasons why people would choose to run marathons. One very common reason why man would choose is because they had made a resolution at the beginning of the year that they would do it and they just want to follow through. Some just want to brag about it to their friends and earn a status. People love challenging themselves to see just how much they can do and this is a major reason to join one. Whatever the reason to join is you should get the best tips on how to train for and run a marathon.

One of the first things that one has to have is the right running gear. Ensure you have a great pair of shoes it should be light weight and should give the much needed support that you need. If the shoe chosen is not your regular training shoe, wear it to a shorter race to ensure it will not give you blisters on the big day if the shoe does give you blisters just get another one.

You have to dress the part of a serious runner and serious runners do not wear cotton shirts for a reason. The main reason is because suffocation when wearing a cotton shirt can easily happen and that is why you are recommended to wear a nylon shirt. Prior to the big race wear it just to feel how comfortable you are in it.

Being fit on that day is very important. You can only ensure you are fit for a race by running other races. They do not have to be the same length. If you lack a race to participate in, having a couple of your friends race with you is not a bad idea. This practice keeps you fit both physically and mentally.

Knowing he landscape that you are going to race on is also crucial. You can train better since you will train for that landscape so on that day it will be a piece of cake. If the place has a hilly landscape you can run up and down stairs. If it is fairly flat surface the better but do not let it fool you into thinking it is easier.

One cannot stress enough how important it is to keep hydrated during the race. For those who take it seriously they will take the same sport drink that will be available and also with the same frequency that they will have on the big day. This they can know by asking prior the day.

As the big day comes closer the confidence levels for the runner should also be high. It is for this reason that they are advised to run a similar race either three to four days before the day. This will greatly give their confidence a boost that they really need.

Training can be difficult and it is not for the light at heart. It needs great discipline that many luck and that is why they never cross the finishing line. Having the discipline to train on the same hours every time to get your body in rhythm to the big day is very important. Mostly because of the bathroom breaks.




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