{"id":1333,"date":"2019-02-28T20:51:42","date_gmt":"2019-03-01T04:51:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helpshoe.com\/?p=1333"},"modified":"2023-11-18T12:42:51","modified_gmt":"2023-11-18T20:42:51","slug":"training-to-run-a-marathon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helpshoe.com\/training-to-run-a-marathon\/","title":{"rendered":"Training to Run a Marathon. A 0 to 26.2 Miles Guide."},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/a>A couple of years ago, I asked a personal trainer how to get ready for a 5K marathon. He outlined a guideline of what I could do over the course of two months to get ready. He took into consideration the time I was available and my current fitness level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To train for a marathon, you need to increase the distance you run over the course of several weeks and months. You need to commit to finishing your training, so having a partner or some accountability will help. Last, you need a consistent schedule that you can commit to every week.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n When I was training for a 5K race, I decided to train three times a week and after practicing consistently, I was able to slowly increase the distance I ran each week. The process wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be when I followed the steps my trainer gave me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You’ll need to consider a couple of things before you begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you ask yourself these and other questions on your mind, it will give you insight into how your training program can be tailored to your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may have already finished a 5K, 10K, or half marathon if you’re looking into training for a marathon. You may want to skip down to the heading Marathon.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can go from 0 to hero, in six months to a year. Start by running a couple of times a week. Soon you’ll be able to run 1 mile. Now just keep with it until you’re ready for 26.2 miles (a marathon<\/strong>). Easy right? Maybe not so much, but definitely worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The longer you train for the marathon, the more time you give your body to prepare, and the less likely you will injure yourself during a race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Maybe one of the most important things to remember during the entire journey toward running a marathon is YOU DON’T NEED TO FOLLOW A TRAINING SCHEDULE<\/a><\/strong> (article). I’ll be giving you lots of schedules, but the best plan is to DO WHAT WORKS FOR YOU AND YOUR BODY<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Being consistent with your running and taking care of yourself in between will allow you to recover mentally, heal physically, and build up endurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The easiest way to not run a marathon is to get overwhelmed. It’s important to keep perspective when setting goals. Your first goal is just to start.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, you want to try for Get some satisfaction<\/a> (article). To continue running, you’ll likely need to find some way to motivate yourself<\/strong>. Run with a partner, run with music, run for a cause, or because you love the outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One way runners stay motivated is to set smaller running goals. If you haven’t run a 5K (3.2 miles), sign up and train for this first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Setting a schedule will help you achieve your 5K timeline goals. Get out your calendar and schedule your first week. You can hold off scheduling your next week if you want to see if this schedule works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then you should try to commit to a routine<\/strong> for the rest of your training schedule if possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Running on alternating days about 3 times a week <\/strong>is a good way to start. Walk\/Run on the other days is also important 3 times a week<\/strong> so you can be ready in about 8 weeks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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