How often marathon runners run is determined by their powers of recovery and how far and intense their last run was. Insufficient time between runs can lead to an increased risk of picking up and injury. That said, training on tired legs prepares the body for the last 10k of a marathon. Some say a …
You’ve been training for months, and the big day arrives. Nervous and excited, you have a plan. You know the pace you will run, and you can’t wait for your marathon to start! This describes me at the start of all eight marathons I’ve completed. In all but two, I’ve had to walk at some …
The number of gels a marathon runner chooses to carry during their race and training is very much down to personal preference, as there is no one-size-fits-all answer. Some runners may carry just one or two gels, while others may take up to four or five. How many gels you want to carry will influence how …
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I love a good beer straight after a marathon. It’s an enjoyable reward after a long hard run. I’m not alone in enjoying a beer after a marathon; many runners do it. A training block can be anything up to six months for a specific race, and I do not drink beer at all during …
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I burn about 4000 calories on a 20-mile long run while training for a marathon. On those days, I make sure I replace those calories! New runners will notice an increase in appetite when they start running. It takes a little time to adjust to running and knowing what you need to eat to feel …
I investigated this from three angles: Does running marathons make you look older faster? Running marathons can lower your average body fat, making you look trimmer and healthier, but it might also make you look older. Studies have shown that running with lower-than-average body fat may cause a runner to have a thinner face, which …
Short answer: No. If you are reading this in the bathroom on the day of your marathon. You have my most real heartfelt sympathy. You’ve put in the hard miles your friends and colleagues have wished you good luck. You might have collected money for charity. But on the big day, you find yourself here …
To get straight to the point: Some do, and some don’t. Some people are predisposed to have knee problems, while others are not. Marathon training can expose those who have weaker knees more quickly than almost any other activity. However, you can do some things to reduce the risk of getting bad knees through marathon …
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If you are in a hurry, here’s what you need to know: You’ll find toilets strategically placed at all places you might need one. However, if you can’t wait and need to go while running, you won’t be the first! Are There Enough Of Toilets At The Start Of A Marathon? Most marathon runners have …
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The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is a world-renowned event that occurs every October in the Windy City. If you’re looking to participate, there are a few ways to get in. You can either get a guaranteed entry through one of the race’s partner charities, or you can enter the lottery. This blog post will …
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