At the start of every year people make many resolutions, for many the most common one is running a marathon. It does not matter if they will finish the race just being in one and making the effort counts. It is among the many reasons why people may join one. Another main reason is to get the right to brag to friends and family. For whatever reason that one may have to choose to join it is a good idea to get prepared beforehand this is why they should get 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.
Apart from running shoes you need to dress the part. It is not recommended for one to run wearing a cotton shirt even if they are provided because you will suffocate in it. A shirt made of nylon is best since it is light and suffocation cannot happen when wearing it. Also wear the clothes before hand to feel if they are comfortable for you.
You have to test how fit you are. For this reason about a month to the big race you should run a shorter race that will give you a mental lift. If you cannot find a race to participate in, you can gather a few friends to run with you. Have a higher speed that one you intend on using on the big day.
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 marathon draws close it is wise to get a confidence boast. You can do this by running a shorter course in the running shoes as well as in the clothes that you will use on that day, do this four to three days before the race.
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.
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.
Apart from running shoes you need to dress the part. It is not recommended for one to run wearing a cotton shirt even if they are provided because you will suffocate in it. A shirt made of nylon is best since it is light and suffocation cannot happen when wearing it. Also wear the clothes before hand to feel if they are comfortable for you.
You have to test how fit you are. For this reason about a month to the big race you should run a shorter race that will give you a mental lift. If you cannot find a race to participate in, you can gather a few friends to run with you. Have a higher speed that one you intend on using on the big day.
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 marathon draws close it is wise to get a confidence boast. You can do this by running a shorter course in the running shoes as well as in the clothes that you will use on that day, do this four to three days before the race.
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.
