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Marathon Training
preparing for your next marathon...
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Marathon training is a serious business. You could be running for charity, running to get fit, or just
running for the buzz that come from completing the race. Whatever your reason, running 26 miles is a superb achievement that
will bring an amazing sense of satisfaction. However, if you are not ready, you will most likely fail and quite possibly
injure yourself. To ensure a successful, injury-free race we have compiled some training advice you will find useful.
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Marathon Training Schedule
It is important to have a training schedule. Whether you are running for the first time
or are aiming for a personal best, you will need to plan your training efforts. Trying to run too far too soon
can result in shin splints and other injuries. Similarly, too much effort can lead to avoidable strains and spains.
Setting out a sensible, realistic timetable laying out when to run, how far to tun and when to rest will prevent
training injuries and ensure you achieve your aims.
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How to Train for your Marathon
The basics of training for marathons apply to all runners. There are two main differences which affect your plans -
experince and ambitions - the greater your ambitions the harder you will need to train. However in all cases there
are a few fundental rules:
- Increase your efforts week-on-week
- Vary your distances over each week
- Allow time to rest and recover
- Warm-up before every run
- Eat a sensible diet
Marathon Training Questions
There are many questions to ask when training for a marathon. These include:
- Is it best to train on roads or treadmill?
- What should I do if injured during training?
- Is there any benefit from training more than once per day?
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