When you run a half marathon or a full marathon there are some tips to be sure to prepare yourself mentally and physically for your race, especially for a beginner who is in his first race. Here is a list of tips to help you prepare.

Everything about training a half marathon

Half marathons are more and more popular. A half marathon run is 21.1 km long, which is exactly half the distance of a marathon. It really is the perfect marriage of endurance, cardio and resistance when it comes to the type of workout.

Tips for making long runs easy

Your long runs can be the hardest part of your marathon or half marathon training, especially when the mileage exceeds 20 km. Follow these tips to make your long runs easier, more comfortable, and get ready for the day you covet:

Nutrition and hydration for long runs

A runner’s diet is important not only for maintaining good health, but also for promoting peak performance. Here are some basics of running nutrition and hydration, including what, when, and how much to eat and drink.

Mental advice for your half marathon

Running a half marathon can test your mental strength as much as your physical condition. Each part of a half marathon contains different mental battles. Here are some tips on how to win the challenges throughout the half marathon and run a successful race:

What to do the day before a half marathon

Follow these tips to make sure you avoid making mistakes that will cost you precious time or harm you during your marathon or half-marathon.

Recovery after a half marathon

Running a half marathon isn’t a very simple feat, and recovery can be difficult, especially if you’re not taking proper care of yourself. Here are some tips to help you recover after a half marathon run.

Starting line tips

When you’ve trained for a race, you might think more of the finish line than the start line, but being smart and prepared at the start is an important part of a successful race. Here are some tips to make sure your race gets off to a good start.

5 beginner mistakes to avoid in the marathon

Running a marathon can be an amazing and stressful experience for beginners who are prone to beginner mistakes. Here are some common mistakes to avoid, so you don’t have to learn race day.

Beginner marathon tips and guide

While I think anyone in good health who is ready to start training can complete a marathon, I would not recommend anyone jumping straight to the start line of a 42.2k. If you’ve never trained for any type of endurance event.

Weeks of “typing” before a marathon

The tapering phase is an essential part of your marathon training. During the last two weeks of your program, it is important that you cut back, cut down on your running time, to give your body and mind a chance to rest.

Mental preparation before a marathon

Running a marathon can test your mental toughness as much as your fitness. There are different sections of the race that require a specific approach to each, so preparing mentally before the race is a smart thing to do.

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Morning advice before the marathon

The morning of your marathon can be a very stressful time for marathon runners, especially if it’s your first. Here are some tips to make sure you don’t make serious mistakes before your marathon:

List of things to bring for a marathon

In the days leading up to your marathon you are going to be more likely to be nervous and stressed, you should start packing your things, especially if the marathon is out of town. Follow this to-bring list to make sure you don’t forget anything important, like your running shoes.

Tips for recovering from a marathon

Whether you’ve just finished a run, a tough speed training, or a really long run, you need to take care of yourself and make sure you’re recovering properly. Here are some tips for recovering from long and difficult races.

 

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