Comments on: Marathon Tips: Things I Have Learned From Running Two Marathons

By: Ted

Ted — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Believe it or not, I do find this very helpful. I am glad you've pinpointed a lot of good things. You make me re-think about this since I am trying to come up with ideas for my seventh marathon - Amica Newport Marathon.

Outstanding post !!! A++

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to DavidH.

David - thanks for the additions!

Pete

By: DavidH

DavidH — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Good stuff!

I wouldn't focus on eating "a lot" in the lead up to the event. Instead eating your normal, healthy meal plan should be plenty sufficient. If you want to eat "just because" then enjoy! :)

To add to the list and assist in real-time race day pacing:

Your perceived exertion (PE) effort should feel like easy/moderate (”cruise-mode”) effort for the first 17- 20 miles. If your effort doesn’t feel fairly easy early on, drop your pace into that easy/moderate level. I would go as far and say it should feel mostly easy through mile 15. From miles 15-20, you can start creeping into that moderate level.

By: Melanie

Melanie — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Awesome post! Awesome picture! I learn a lot from your advice. Thank you!