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Why Run the Marathon?
Thank you Carlos Rocha for posting this video on Facebook!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYDiAnNlHPQ&feature=player_embedded#!
Foot Health
Watch how the force is distributed from the heel through the achilles and watch the flexion in the ankle (importance of stretching ankle area).
Hydration
How do you know you’re hydrated? Check the color of your urine. If it is pale or a straw color (mostly clear) you’re sufficiently hydrated. One study concluded over 50% of people start their exercise session inadequately hydrated.
101 Tips for Completing Your First Marathon
Running a marathon is a lifetime achievement and is most likely on many a runner’s bucket list. However, it can be difficult to navigate through the rough roads of training. This quick reference guide will help you reach this monumental goal. Read a tip everyday to stay on course and to maintain the right direction. Good luck and enjoy the journey.
If you have been running or jogging allow 7 months for training. It takes time for your muscles, ligaments, and tendons to adjust not to mention your heart and lungs.
