Marathons for Beginners

Running Marathons for Beginners

There is more to Marathon training than you might think.  It is not just a case of going out every day and doing a run around the block and perhaps doubling up and going twice round the block at weekends. This will start to build up your STAMINA , but what you need for a Marathon is stamina and ENDURANCE.

If you hope to not only finish the run, but to do so in a reasonable time, then you will need to embark on a training schedule that includes Stamina, Speed and Endurance techniques. Training for Running Marathons does not necessarily mean that you have to run miles and miles. There are many reported instances of damage that can be sustained, especially to shins, as running is a high impact sport. You could just as easily build up your stamina through other sports activities such as rowing, cycling or swimming. Participating in these sports will increase your heart rate and help to keep you fit.

It is also beneficial to look at weight training as part of your overall Marathon training plan. Using light weights with high reps will build your muscular endurance, and this will help for any uphill sections of the run. You will also need this endurance for the latter part of the run. Your local gym should be able to assist you with this type of circuit training to increase your anaerobic fitness. One last thing to remember is that running a marathon is just as much a mental as a physical thing. You need to have the right mental attitude and this is something that you can improve on with no physical effort at all.

Providing that you have an average to good level of fitness, and the right mind set, then there is no reason that you cannot complete a marathon. The key is in the preparation of both your body and your mind. I would suggest that you check out your local sports centre and see if they have any dedicated marathon runners in their numbers. I am sure that you will find that they would be only too pleased to advise and help you in any way that they can, in setting up a suitable training schedule for you.

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