Strategy for Walking a Marathon

How to Make it Through the Marathon

You can put in the miles, but there is more to surviving a marathon in comfort than just building up your mileage.

As you put in longer distance, the importance of hydration, energy snacks, marathon clothing, nutrition, and first aid become more apparent.

As it gets closer, what do you need to think about on the day before and day of the marathon?

You need to plan. Keep a log of you mileage, what you wore, what worked, what didn't. Visit our Calendars, Logs and Trackers page for printable and online tools to use.

This section will cover:

• Nutrition for Marathon Training
• Fluids - What to Drink When Training and on the Marathon
• Energy Snacks
• Clothing for the Marathon
• Blisters and Chafing

Next page: > Nutrition for Marathon Training

Training Courses by Email

19-Week Marathon Training Course
16-Week Half-Marathon Training Course

Marathon Walking Lessons

• Marathon History
• Why is a Marathon so Tough?

Marathon Walk Training

• Shoes for the Marathon
• Walking Technique
• Base Mileage
• Marathon Mileage-Building Schedule
• Half-Marathon Training Schedule
• Marathon Coaching
• Charity Marathon Walking Programs

Strategy for Walking a Marathon
Marathon Race Day

• Pacing
• Nature Calls
• The Finish

Choosing a Marathon Event

• Marathon Calendars
• Marathon Reviews
• Reader Tips
• Submit a Tip
• Marathon Cards
• Marathon Clip Art

Related Resources

• Before You Register for a Walking Marathon
• Book: "The Complete Guide to Marathon Walking"