Running your first marathon this year?

Besides all of the training, there are so many other things to think about. Each of us discovers over time what works best for us. Everyone is different. The gel or shoe that works for your friend may not work for you. I found this info graphic on about.com. I like infographics because they present a lot of data in an easy to consume format.

Give some of these tips a try during your long runs and see how your body reacts.

My hydration rule is to drink all I want up until 1 hour before the race, then I stop drinking everything. During this hour I try to get into the porta potty twice to make sure I’m all clear for take off. They say to slow down drinking in the half-hour before a marathon. I don’t think that tip will work well for you.

You can see what works for you, but I avoid a lot of fiber and high fat foods the 24 hours before a race.

Run well my friends,

Andy