How to prepare your marathon according to your level?
“If you want to run, run a kilometer, if you want to change your life, run a marathon” said Emil Zatopek, the emblematic Czechoslovakian long-distance runner with multiple Olympic gold medals.
The marathon is the sports myth par excellence. You challenge yourself, you test your limits, you evolve and you get the best out of yourself every time. Pleasure, performance or challenge, the queen distance leaves no runner indifferent! In order to prepare it well, rigor, training and planning are nevertheless necessary to avoid a painful disappointment. Follow our guide to help you through this ordeal!
Having the right equipment puts all the chances on the athlete’s side to succeed in their goals. In addition to shoes and clothing, other accessories play a secondary but equally essential role in running the 42.195 kms.
– A belt and a hydration container to avoid running out of water
– Sunscreen for summer marathons
– Specialized sports glasses that won’t get in the way, repel bugs and prevent glare
– A cap to limit glare and avoid sunstroke
– Compression sleeves to regulate your body temperature faster than a jacket
– Connected headphones for rhythmic workouts
– Blister dressings for sensitive areas
Les accessoires techniques– Tiger balm to keep your muscles warm after a warm-up or to relax them after a run
– Vaseline to eliminate friction
Les accessoires avancés
A connected watch for tracking and analyzing running data while calibrating your pace. A more powerful watch with the “change music” or “VMA calculation” functions are very useful. A high-tech watch or, in other words, a small running coach on the wrist indicating cruising speed, optimal pace, fatigue, sleep or health data. Whatever watch you choose, GPS or not, don’t forget it on D-day!
Le bon plan d’entrainement est d’abord celui qui correspond à chaque profil de coureur. De ce postulat nait trois grands types de plans d’entrainement pour le marathon que nous vous détaillons ici.
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