TIP OF THE DAY: While training for an important race, it is possible to have sub-goals, or a series of goals. You may want to run some preliminary races, and run them well, as interim contests before the main race that interests you most. First-time marathoners probably need a few races under their belts at distances from 5-K to the half marathon, if only so they can get some hint as to what their marathon finishing time might be. Sometimes I select a primary goal (such as running a fast marathon), expecting to use it as a stepping stone to a greater goal (running a faster marathon). But marathoners need short-term goals, other races leading up to the marathon. It is often hard to focus on a marathon two or three months away, so focusing two or three weeks ahead on a 5-K can help keep you motivated.
Posted on: Wed, 29 Oct 2014 20:49:50 +0000
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