Asking yourself: “Am I ready for a marathon?”
Here are a sports cardiologist’s three best tips for taking your 26.2 training in stride.
And when it comes to venues,no other race outpaces the New York City Marathon.
Below, Dr. Higgins walks you through three easy ways to rethink the race.
And remember, its always worth chatting with your doctor before you sign up for the starting line.
Am I ready for a marathon?
sports cardiologist with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth
3 Ways To Make the 26.2 Distance Feel More Doable
1.
Build your mileage slowly
Running 26.2 miles is no small feat.
Just add about five to 10 percent to your mileage each week, says Dr. Higgins.
And besides, you shouldntjustbe running during this time.
As Dr. Higgins points out, strength training should also be on the menu.
Remember to do both aerobic and endurance running as well as resistance andstrength trainingeach week, he says.
If you need a plan to follow,Well+Good has you covered.
Yes, these will help you take a pulse on how your training is goingand thats great.
Theres nothing like running in a crowd to remind you why you laced up your sneakers to begin with.
sports cardiologist with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth
And, whats more, diverse training is effective training.
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