Marathon preparation

Running a marathon is an incredible accomplishment. It never truly gets easier, but here are 15 things I wish I'd known before running my first marathon.

Hit the ground running with these 18-week marathon training schedules for beginner, intermediate and advanced runners.

50 kilometers. At just over 31 miles it probably sounds doable to anyone who has completed a marathon. A nice round number, 50K could tempt you to register without really realizing exactly what you are getting yourself into. Before you pull the trigger on a 50K training plan, there are some things to consider. How Do Y

Only 0.5% of the U.S. population will ever run a marathon*. 0.5%. And you're about to become one of those magical unicorns. Your athletic ability and ambition rivals 99.5% of the population's (are you getting excited yet??). But before embarking on this incredible journey, let's talk about some important first marathon tips to make training easier and race day unforgettable. 1.) Set Realistic Expectations This might sound like a limitation, but it's not. In fact, it's freeing. It will…

Ever wondered if you can run a half marathon? Many runners watch events like the Great North Run or the London Marathon and feel inspired to start their own running adventure. Going from a couch potato to half marathon maven is no easy feat, but it’s entirely doable! This is where a couch to half marathon training plan can help! A training plan tells you exactly what you need to do each week in order to reach your half marathon goal.

This post is all about Half Marathon Training Plans For Beginners. The Ultimate Half Marathon Training Plans For Beginners If you've signed up for your first (or second) half marathon, congrats! Now it's the hard part... you have to put in the graft and dedicate time to make sure you stay consistent with your training plan. The sooner you start training for your half marathon, the better prepared you will be!I ran my first half marathon in 2022 and I followed a 10 week training programme. Be

Chances are, if you’re running a marathon soon, whether it’s your first or your fifth, your preparation checklist runs long. With all weather conditions and outside factors considered, it’s time to lay out your clothing picks. So, what exactly should you wear for a marathon? #marathon #marathongear #marathonclothing ##marathontips #marathonrunning #firstmarathon #runningtips #longdistancerunning

Half Marathon Checklist - plus tips for your best race

⁠ If you want to finish your marathon feeling strong, avoid bonking, or having to DNF, a fueling strategy is a KEY step in your success! ⁠ ⁠ Preparing your body to run for this length of time starts a few days before your race, with carb loading for 2-3 days prior.⁠ ⁠ Increase your carb calories while minimizing the fat in your diet to fuel up and maximize your muscle glycogen stores. ⁠ ⁠ Then, the morning of your marathon, eat a meal you normally eat before long runs or races that you know…