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Last Minute Marathon Tips

10/17/2013

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Since a lot of folks are running marathons...or even ultramarathons...over the next several weeks, here a few final ideas:
  • Stay light and loose.  Enjoy friends, funny movies, nature, bubble baths, dogs and children.  Listen to the birds.  Let the sweet outdoor sounds calm you and remove your anxiety.
  • Avoid too much TV.  Don't watch anything violent or overstimulating.
  • Get plenty of sleep but don't stress if you have some difficulty sleeping the night before the race.
  • Stay to your normal routines as much as possible. 
  • Eat what you are used to eating.
  • Stay away from excess carbohydrates.  Make sure to have some protein with all your meals.
  • Keep race strategy simple and fluid. 
  • Go out easy and gently increase your pace until it feels right.  Let your body dial it in to that sweet spot.
  • Keep even effort.  Give in to the uphills and headwinds.  Let the downhills and tailwinds naturally increase your pace.  No sudden surges or increases in pace.
  • Try to stay out of your head and in your body.  Pay attention.
  • Compete with your fellow runners...not against them.  They are fighting are hard battle too.
  • Be kind to yourself when the race is over.  See to your needs.
  • Be brave.  Pound your chest if you are scared.
  • Have fun.
Good luck to all...and to all a good race.

Coach Paul


2 Comments
Marshall Lovelette
10/27/2013 12:00:07 pm

The Red Sox are making a few of these a little difficult.

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Paul
10/28/2013 03:35:52 am

Ha ha...at least they won last night...

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