Marathons are tough—no matter how many you’ve run.
We have run a lot of marathons over the years. Many in races, many in training and some just for the challenge – Mark and I even ran 7 marathons in a row a while back. Too many to count, but it’s definitely triple figures… We’ve made plenty of mistakes and picked up tips along the way.
So what did I learn from all those many miles on my feet?
Here’s everything I wish I knew before running my first marathon.
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00:00 Tips on marathons after running 100+
00:21 A marathon is always longer than you think
00:47 Pacing is everything
01:30 Fueling properly is a must
01:57 Prevent chafing
02:48 Support helps
03:23 No marathon training is perfect
03:43 No marathon goes exactly to plan
04:07 Invest in good shoes
04:43 Your feet will hurt
05:08 Nutrition starts 48 hours before the race
05:40 Poor sleep doesn’t affect performance
06:03 The finish line makes it all worth it
06:41 Stay focused—Don’t get complacent
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