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First Time Marathon (Read 691 times)


Philly Curse

    Hey Guys..im running my first marathon ever in November and i was hoping to get some tips on what to wear..clothing and footwear..for the race. Also any tips for training, cross training (biking and lifting) or advice in general would be greatly appreciated. I want to be prepared for this endeavor.
      Check this out from one of our fellow RA members. http://news.runtowin.com/2006/10/31/marathon-preparation.html

      Ricky

      —our ability to perform up to our physiological potential in a race is determined by whether or not we truly psychologically believe that what we are attempting is realistic. Anton Krupicka

        Thanks for the link, Predator.

        Vim


        Philly Curse

          as far as footwear...should i buy flats..or wear training shoes or what


          Go Pre!

            Get to a specialist running shop and have them assess your foot strike and running form. That kind of mileage requires thr right shoe or you wont finish, What are you using as a training program? D


            Philly Curse

              i found a basic 14 week program that gradually increases mileage and long runs building up to a 20 miler 4 weeks before and then tapering. running 4 days a week and biking 2 to keep some stress off the knees


              Imminent Catastrophe

                Wear the same shoes and clothing that you wear in training. You don't want anything new during the race. Your long runs should be a "dress rehearsal" of the race--everything except the race bib. Everything else, carbs, hydration, shoes, clothes, etc. should be what you expect to use on race day.

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                  Philly Curse

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                      Check this out from one of our fellow RA members. http://news.runtowin.com/2006/10/31/marathon-preparation.html
                      Thanks for the link; I opened this thread expecting to put it in myself! Heheh.

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