Runners corner 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Running a Marathon 1. Do you have the time to train for a marathon? Youll be running five to six days every week. Some training runs may take up to three hours to complete. If you have a regular life, this is going to cramp your style. No more late nights before long run days. Muscle soreness and fatigue are normal side effects of marathon training, so youll need eight to nine hours of sleep to stay healthy. 2. Can you comfortably run 25 miles per week now? A good mileage base develops the strength and resiliency needed to complete a marathon training program. Its a good idea to run a few half marathons so that you have some realistic expectations of what race day will be like. Id recommend at least two years of regular running before running a marathon. 3. Are you injured? Any weaknesses or injuries will be exacerbated during marathon training. Youll need a clean bill of health before starting your marathon training. 4. Do you have a support network? Your friends and family will be a source of strength for you. Clearly communicate how your training affects them, and how they can best help you. 5. Why are you running a marathon? You use your legs and your mind to get through the first 20 miles of a marathon. You use your heart to get through the last six. Your motivation is what gets you out of bed early on cold mornings, what keeps you going on your first 18-mile long run, and what keeps you focused throughout the 16 weeks of hard training leading up to race day. What motivates you?
Posted on: Fri, 02 Jan 2015 23:01:06 +0000
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