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Marathon Walking - Training and Tips
Marathon training including tutorials, where to find coaching, Team in Training, nutrition and marathon day strategy.
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- Marathon Coaching (15)
- Marathon Recovery (7)
- Marathon Lessons Learned (7)
- Month Before the Marathon (6)
- Marathon Hydration and Fueling (6)
Marathon Training for Walkers
Here is everything you need to know to train for walking the marathon.
Marathon Walk Training Course - 19 Weeks by Email - Free
Each week you receive, via email, walking assignments and coaching tips to train to walk a marathon. Created by certified marathon coach Wendy Bumgardner. Free.
Marathon Training Schedule
A simple 19-week plan to train to walk a marathon. From your About Guide.
Marathon Training: Why You Need a Long Distance Day Each Week
To make it to the finish line, you have to put in long mileage days in training as well. Here is why and how.
Most Common Marathon Injuries
Running or walking a marathon of 26.2 miles is a grueling endurance challenge. Marathoners need to prepare properly to prevent common injuries. When a minor injury or symptoms of a problem occur during the marathon, learn how to deal with it and whether it is safe to continue to the finish.
Should I Take a Pain Reliever Before or During a Marathon?
Marathons hurt, but should you take pain relievers while walking a marathon? There are risks you may want to avoid.
Books for Marathon Walking
Find out more about how to train for marathon walk. These books help coach you through the training.
Training for Marathons and Ultra Walks
Training for marathons and ultramarathon walks, tips from long distance walkers.
What to Wear on a Marathon or Ultra
Select your clothing and gear for a longer event. From your About Guide.
Marathons: Start to Finish
Book with 288 pages with everything you need to know about training for and participating in a marathon, by Warren and Patti Finke. Buy or read online.
Marathon Training Schedules - Dave McGovern
Marathon training schedules for beginner, intermediate and advanced from the coach and author of "The Complete Guide to Marathon Walking," Dave McGovern.
Training to Walk a Marathon
Patti Finke lays out beginner, intermediate, and advanced marathon training schedules for walkers.
Avoiding Weekend Warrior Injuries
When training for a marathon or half, we need to do long mileage on the weekend. But if you don't also train at shorter distances within the week, you may be a weekend warrior. Dr. Raj tells about the injury risk.
Tips for Racing in the Rain
Rain on race day can confound your plans for your 10K, half marathon or marathon for runners or walkers. You have probably trained mostly on dry days, or on rainy days when you didn't use gear that was appropriate for a race. On race day, you will want to stay with lightweight gear that will change your stride as little as possible. You want...
