HOW TO TRAIN FOR A MARATHON

When you plan to train for a marathon make sure you are aware of the signs for over training in order to avoid strain, injury or burnout.

Here are a few tips to help you.

Don’t fear the treadmill:

Treadmill is a versatile machine which provides you with a balanced workout irrespective of the conditions. Get the most out of it with a complete guide on running ‘on this amazing machine.’

Yoga is good for runners:

There are certain poses that benefits runners. Some of them are: low lung w/ twist; downward dog; cobra; high lunge; forward fold; thread the needle etc. There are specific stretches for both before and after run. Make it part of your routine to gain high level fitness and less injury. Yoga keeps your body in top notch condition.

Give yourself time to prepare:



Sixteen weeks to your best marathon is a comprehensive training program that includes cross – train, pace, pace – plus, hills, tempo etc. The regime is strictly adhered to and the results are outstanding. Runners opt for such trainings.

Improve your running speed and agility:

There are guidelines available readily on how to self train for a marathon. Read it and follow it. It guides you on how to build stamina; choosing the right shoes, consulting a physician, performing a trial run, rest and recovery. With the help of such valuable guidelines one can train pretty well.

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Guidelines on how to improve your running time:

Get proper running shoes.
Practice interval training
Increase long runs
Do strength training
Add other workouts
Substitute time trials
Diet the right way:

Eat energy foods for running the right way. Eat banana, berries, bagel or low fat yoghurt before running. Eat starbursts, energy gels or raisins while running and eat oats, chicken breast or hummus post running.

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Follow good training, diet and guidelines to rock your marathons.

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