Marathon Training
Marathon training will be challenging, but should be fun and enjoyable. Finishing a marathon is an accomplishment that less than 1% of people in the world can say they have achieved. You are about to be one of them!
Everything you need to know to get to the start and finish lines feeling fit and ready to run your best.
Eat wellIn order to run your best, it's important to have a balanced diet. About half your daily calories should come from carbohydrates, like whole grains fruits, and vegtables. About a quarter of you calories shoud come from lean protein, like dairy, lean meats, beans and legumes. The remainder should come from heat-healthy fats like olive oil and avocados. |
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In you headBuilding mental stamina is essential. It’s one thing to be motivated to begin training. It’s another to stay motivated every day. Naturally, we think running a marathon will not be easy. Even so, many finishers say it was even tougher than they thought. Staying motivated and developing the proper mindset is key to enjoying training and crossing the finish line with a smile on your face. |
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RecoveryObviously, it is important to run as marathon training, but recovery is equally important. You should not run every day. Your body needs to rest between runs so it can recover from one run to the next, getting stronger between each run. Nutrition and eating the right foods at the right time also play a vital role in recovery. Take recovery days equally as serious as your running days. |
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