Prepare for Mumbai Marathon - some easy Tips
As we prepare for the Mumbai Marathon here are some tips on how to start preparing :
Take your mark, get set? Go train!
Read and learn about marathon training before you go ahead. You local bookstore is full of books on Marathon Training. In addition to the large number of books on the topic, Search the web for credible sites addressing the marathon. We provide a small list of Web sites that feature a variety of running and marathon-related topics.
Also, network online and offline with friends and acquaintances who have run the Mumbai Marathon earlier. We suggest that, you create a program for yourself after all the reading and research and stick to it. If you are planning to run the Full Mumbai Marathon, then it might be useful to find a coach or a personal trainer.
Equipment for Mumbai Marathon - shoes and clothes: Buying a good running shoe that meets your biomechanical needs is the most critical equipment to buy for the Mumbai Marathon. Purchase a new pair of running shoes from a specialty running store that employs staff knowledgeable about matching the right shoe with your biomechanical needs of foot type, foot stride and foot strike pattern. Use Cool-max or other synthetic blends socks and shorts that wick away perspiration and enhance your comfort level while running. Record Keeping While Training for the Mumbai Marathon: It really helps to keep a training book while preparing for the Mumbai Marathon.
Use a writing pad, a calendar and a running log to record stuff like: miles run, total time run, and shoe model worn. You must note down your resting heart-rate, running route, your weight compared to your timing and other things that according to you matter in improving your performance for the Mumbai Marathon. The main reasons for keeping this record or information in your note pad is, (a) the log provides a history of your running that might help to find the possible cause of any running injury. (b), a running log could help you determine the training routine that might been the most effective in the past. (c) keeping a record is also motivating for you and you can watch your progress till the final race on 18th January. Some trainers also recommend that you keep a shoe mileage chart. Keep a cumulative mileage total for each pair of the shoes you own, it is easy to know when it’s time to purchase a new pair.
What to eat and drink: Mumbai Marathon drink of choice is water. You as a marathoner must remember that regardless of the outside temperature, you must be well hydrated. This will not only avoid heat complications but also help you to run effectively. For runs of up to 60 minutes or less, water is the drink of choice. Please make sure you avoid fatty and fried food (our hindustani food) before the Marathon and maybe even consult a nuitritionist who can help you with your diet.
Over and above the normal running practice you need to include some cross-training activities along with stretching and weight training to reduce the risk of injury while preparing for the Mumbai Marathon and to ensure total body conditioning. You don’t want to miss the Mumbai Marathon after doing all the hard work of preparing for the same. So work hard and in case you are looking to join any Gym or looking for a personal trainer: Click here.
6 Marathon Training and Rumming sites to help you get ready for Mumbai Marathon
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All the Best!!!
Leena
