You covered with some helpful info, such as: Without eating the right things, youĪre likely to suffer from low energy and/or stomach problems. Talk to yourself and tell yourself what a beast you are! 5. But just know that positive affirmations work wonders when marathon training.
I’ve got 8 tips for building that type of strength in this blog post, so head over there and give it a read for a more in-depth info. I wish I could say running a marathon is all physical fitness and nutrition, but a large part of conquering 26.2 is your mental strength. For my first marathon, I used the Hal Higdon’s Novice 1 program. There are a ton of paid programs, like NYRR Virtual Trainer or Training Peaks,
I HIGHLY suggest downloading a plan and sticking to Remember that marathon training isn’t all about race day! 3. Plus, you will have small victories to celebrate along the way. This type of goal setting makes the training more achievable and less daunting. The second month is to get to high double digits, and the third For example, maybe the first month is to increase your mileage to a Figure out what will work for you, but embrace the increase in mileage as a positive thing and a time to get outside, listen to music or a podcast or spend time with a running buddy. If you have to be at work at 7am everyday, it’s probably not realistic to schedule long runs before work. You need to know this going in so that you can make the time for training. I don’t throw out these stats to scare you, but to let you know that marathon training becomes a HUGE part of your waking hours. In other words, most of your runs will be at least an hour long, and some are even longer. Over the course of 4 to 5 days, that’s an average of at least 6+ miles each day. Most marathon training plans suggest running anywhere from 30-45 miles per week. So take a deep breath, tell yourself “I got this” and read on. (If you figure out how to do that, write a book on it and make millions!)īut these 9 tips will help you manage the overwhelming feeling that comes along with starting anything as big as running a marathon. Is this a step-by-step guide to conquering 26.2 miles with ease and being able to go dance afterwards? No. But if you’ve found this post, you’re taking the first step to elevate the positive emotions and banish the negative ones.Īs a Type A individual, I tackled my first marathon training like everything else in my life–with a carefully laid out plan. Taking on your first marathon training induces a whole list of emotions–exhilaration, anxiety, excitement, nervousness, happiness–to name a few. Running your first marathon? These 9 tips will help you conquer the training, understand the nutrition, remain injury free and soar through 26.2!
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