This has taken me awhile to pull together – please leave your alternative suggestions in the comments:-
A – Accountability: Find a running buddy, join a running group, or hire a coach to help keep you accountable and motivated. JSK, Metro, FLJ’s and JogScotland’s Hazelhead/Oldmeldrum/Bridge of Don/Blackburn are all great clubs local to Aberdeen. Look them up.
B – Base mileage: Before you start training for a marathon, make sure you have a solid base of weekly mileage that you’ve been consistently running for a few months. This is important for new runners undertaking a marathon for the first time. It takes longer than a 16 week to prepare for a marathon if your running experience is low. Mileage can be logged in the Strava, Garmin or Map my Run apps.
C – Cross-training: Incorporate cross-training activities like cycling, swimming, or yoga to help build strength and prevent injuries. Strength training is one of the most researched methods to help reduce injuries and improve performance. A lot of runners fear they may get too bulky for running, but simple physiology and the principles of training show this isn’t the case. My thoughts on strength training are: – I don’t like doing dishes, but i like to eat from a clean plate… It helps me keep doing something I love: running……
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