Am looking for marathon training tips?
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http://www.marathon-training.net/indexx.html?index.html
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Consistency. Write out and set yourself some training goals and stick to them. Start slow and build to a level that means you can complete a marathon. The best athletes are the most disciplined athletes.
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Hope these links help.  It is easier reading it from professional runners.\n\nI know prevention has a program and a blog where you can stay in touch with others who are training.  \n\nGoodluck!
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My friend trained for a half marathon and somehow injured his knee. He had trouble running short distances after that. I guess he trained too hard, and didn't include enough time for recuperation. My advice is: Stay motivated and follow your training regimen, but at the same time make sure to put in extra r&r if you sense your body needs it.\n\nMy longest run was a 10K @ 7.48/mi. I actually prepared for the race by just doing the regular 3 miles. He trained by doing 10Ks but i still beat em by a few seconds.. hehe. maybe that's what motivated him to push the envelope :)
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Now I can - I had never run before this year and I joined a group called Team In Training - they actually train you to run in a marathon within a few months time.  It's a set regimen and they build you up to running slowly.  \n\nI'm not professing to be a fast runner - purpose of our training was endurance not speed.  Still, it was a great program.
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http://www.marathonguide.com has lots of good info for races that combine marathons and half marathons.\n\nhttp://www.runnersworld.com has an excellent race calendar beyond just the races including full 26.2 mile races.\n\nhttp://www.triathletemag.com is a good source of basic calendar info for international triathlons.  http://www.ironmanlive.com is a treasure trove for the internationally sanctioned Ironman race series.  http://www.mile141.com has a great message board for triathletes.  (It caters mostly to Ironman competitors.)\n\nAlso, Google local running clubs and triathlon clubs to get better info, including contacts and message boards.  Oops, I forgot where I was... I meant to say, Yahoo them.
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I'm training right now and I rotate between outside and the treadmill (treadmill is easier on the knees).  Remember to strech.  Get fitted with a good pair of running shoes from a running store that actually examines your stride.  And get running socks.  If you are running distance go with marathon socks.
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www.boston.com or www.marathonguide.com\n\nboston athletic association's website should have frequent updates too.  enjoy!
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try here http://www.raceforlife.org/training/   theres three pdf's hope that helps
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Do a walk/jog program and work from there. go to www.runnersworld.com they have a program called smart coach you can design a training program and lots of tips for the beginner to the elite runner...also nutrition
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Well ... if you've been running for 6 months now, you probably know that there is no "average" pace for different types of runners. Personally I would be very unhappy with anything over 30 minutes, but I know some people who run frequently and would still be pleased to come in under 40.\n\nSo here's how to set your goal. First you have to figure out with some degree of accuracy what sort of shape you are in. While I suppose you could just go out and run your 5 miles hard, look at that time, and try to improve .... but it's hardly the only way to do so. You may know your mile time, or you may not but it's easy to find (eg. stopwatch+track). So if you now know how fast you can run a mile, running 5 miles can be roughly predicted from that time. If your mile is 6:00 minutes, expect around 6:50 pace for the 5. If you run a 7:00 miles, 8:00 would be about it. If you ran an 8 minute mile, expect around 9:10. Clearly there is room above, below, and between those times, so feel free to check out the link at the bottom.\n\nThen comes the fun part. Be honest with yourself here, or you'll find your goals are extremely disproportionate to what you can/can't do. Are you a sprinter? Are you truly a marathoner at heart? Is 5 miles the *perfect* distance for you? Or could the mile have been your true event, so the predicted time is far too fast? If you are better at the really short events, you can expect to see your 5 mile time drop of considerably .... many 200m runners would have loads of trouble in a 5mi race. Milers will see their times drop off considerably as well (a few seconds more than the given amount). For people who are best suited to a 5mi run, those estimates might be a bit too conservative. etc etc etc ...\n\n*note* I'm referring to what distance your body is most suited to running, not what you enjoy running most.\n\nThen, you have your immediate goal for what you can run at this very moment. If you're looking for a goal as you move forward with your training, it all comes down to how aggressive you want to be. Take some time off, and work away!\n\nGood luck mate, here's to good times!
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Analysing your question, I think your objective is to achieve a good timing for 2.4km run. For runners, 2.4km is not considered long. Here are my tips for improving your timing for 2.4km:\n\na.   Get a running partner who can do about or better than   10mins to train with you. \nb.   Train on a longer distance than 2.4km, such as 5km, to         prepare yourself mentally\nc.   Train on gradients to build your muscles and endurance\nd.   Adopt a breathing techniques such as 2-in-1-out or 2-in-2-out or just the breathing rhythm comfortable to you\ne.   During running keep your mind occupied by concentrating   on the breathing rhythm or do counting 1 to 100 or         repeatedly sing songs in your mind. This is to prevent your         mind free to think of excuses to slow down\nf.    The first part of your run, say 400m, you should keep your     mouth closed so as not to dry your throat early\ng.   Remember to do deep breathing to stretch your lungs\n\nBefore each running, faithfully do the muscles stretching exercise from head to feet. Remember to stretch your muscles around your waist. These muscles help your body to be in upright position and they are usually forgotten by many in their stretching exercise. The 3 sets of stretching exercises are bending forward and backward, bending to the left down and then bending to the right down, and twist the body in upright position to the back first from the left and then from the right. Stay in each position to the count of 10. After the whole stretching exercise, take a light jog of few minutes to warm up your body so that it is ready to go when you step on the starting line. \n\nFor shoes, wear thick and soft cushion for training. But when it come to actual run, a pair of racing shoes is a must if you are serious about timing. Consult the serious runners and you should be able to get a pair suitable for you.\n\nNo drinking of water just before the run. The last intake should be 90mins ago. If you feel thirsty, take light sips. This is to prevent getting stitch during the run.\n\nHappy running,\n\nwisemale18@yahoo.com.sg
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So many of my friends began jogging, then competed in races, after the sprinters and marathon sloggers we know taught them how to build up running skills.  \n\nLearning how to run properly may lower the risk of injury, and increase your interest.  If you can find a group for camaraderie, or a coach, you will be all set for the challenge. \n\n\nI won't run unless somebody is chasing me.\n\nGood Luck!
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Try a Rock' N Roll 1/2 Marathon. Here is a link for PF Changs in Phoenix. The course is lined with bands and the atmosphere is a total party. There are lots of RNR marathons and half but this was my favorite that I have done. Also check marathon guide because a lot of cities have a 1/2 with there full and the atmosphere is really charged.
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Eat a light meal, with mostly carbs (bagel, banana, toast, the like).\n\nHydrate well, starting the night before, and well (perhaps a couple hours) before the race.  Try to relieve your bladder before the race.  Don't pound water up until race time.  Lay off...\n\nBefore the race, warm up by jogging a bit.  Stretch only after you are warmed up.\n\nGet plenty of sleep.\n\nAt the race, don't blow up in the first mile.  Let some else paceset, and draft behind people.  Plan your race according to your strengths.  If you are good at hills, lay back until they come.  If you like to open it up on the flat, plan accordingly.  Keep some reserve for a strong finish.\n\nIf this is your first race, do what you can to stay with the pack, while listening to your body.  The stamina you look for will come in time.  For now, it's all about energy management.\n\nLearning what you are good at, and what your strengths and weaknesses are is the key.  Learn from the race and apply the lessons to the next race.\n\nAbove all else, finish strong.  Sprint the finish.  Leave it all on the course, and you won't regret what could have been.  Who cares how you finish.  It's more a race against yourself in the early going.
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you should train with someone who is faster. try running 1 mile, resting for 15 minutes(walking) then repeat this twice more. do this every other day.however,you should take 3 days off before a big race
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Here are some good programs\n\nJust go to the bottom of the page and click begginner, intermediate, advanced etc. It gives you what to do to prepare for that 21k.\n\nhttp://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_4/144.shtml