How to train safely for a marathon
Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013 | Exercise, Fitness, Marathon, Running, Training Regimen | No Comments
Running a marathon has become a common goal for even casual runners. Aside from giving runners a goal to work toward (and giving them a reason to continually train), it has become a sign of a Serious Runner, one who can complete the challenge of such a long-distance race. And while some people think training isn’t that important, most trainers agree that it takes months of steady preparation to ready your body for such a rigorous run.
“As soon as you sign up for your first marathon, your running transforms to actual training,” says Heidi Beasley, a physical therapist at Accelerated Rehab (a Physiquality member in Gilbert, Arizona). If you are new to the sport, she suggests, plan at least six months to complete your training; consistent runners should train for at least 10 weeks for a half marathon and 12-24 weeks for a full marathon. And any runner should check with her physician before engaging in training. Read More
