10 Items to remember for your early season marathon
News | December 21st, 2010No Comments »As we end the 2010 racing season, it’s time for base-building for many athletes. An option for many is to plan on an early season marathon or half-marathon at a warmer destination.
10 items to rememberIt’s important to remember several items when you plan for your first race of the year as part of your base-building in preparation for the remainder of the season.
Here are 10 Items to remember on for your first early season marathon:
1. Start out very slow for the first half marathon.
2. Don’t expect a Personal Record if the marathon as part of your base-building.
3. Make sure you lubricate your feet as they need to be conditioned for longer miles.
4. Lubricate area’s prone to chafing especially if your coming to a warm weather race from your colder climate.
5. If it’s a big race and you bring your family, designate a meeting place at the finish (how many times have you walked around with tired legs and body trying to find your family or friends).
6. Practice a new mental training strategy for the race that you can incorporate into your summer [...]
