8 Common Marathon Mistakes (AND HOW TO AVOID THEM!)

[@v6i838]

I can relate to bad weather on race day. I did the GNR this year and it was lashing down throughout, actually done the run just fine, but didn’t have a change of clothes afterwards. Ended up with hypothermia, passing out twice and vomiting whilst unconscious because I walked to South Shields metro, which is an absolute trek from the finish. So anyone reading this, take a change of clothes for afterwards, regardless of the weather!

[@gerardswinley4736]

Running a <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="160">2:40</a> marathon with a full loo stop in the middle is nuts 😂

[@MaximeGravel-hh4xs]

Hi Ben - thanks for this - love you videos - I have ran a few marathons and still wonder how to find out my goal pace for the next one based on my current fitness, and then how to adjust my pace when running uphill/downhill during the race. Just a suggestion for your next video. Cheers

[@AhmedAli-vq7mc]

Ben! Well timed. Super helpful as always. Thank you

[@tomascanevaro4292]

Just today ran my first marathon! <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="225">3:45</a>:45 chip time, which im pretty happy considering it was warm and super humid, i had to deal with a knee injury that prevented me from running the 2 weeks leading up to the race, and i had to take 2 bathroom stops.

[@JohnSmith-rx2uv]

Great video Ben!

[@macsmachine]

Great video Ben. I did break the cardinal rule one year at Houston. On my last two long runs before the marathon, my shoes suddenly started to hurt my ankles to the point of making me walk the last several miles. Bought a pair of new shoes at the expo and had a great marathon. Very lucky, certainly not recommending it, just had nothing to lose. Don’t think I violated any of the other tips you discussed. Thanks.

[@today-nl]

Thanks for the great video!

[@adriaantermors8122]

The running watch can also contribute to the risk of starting too fast. My watch predicts a time that is maybe as much as 10 to 15 minutes faster than what I can probably run. On the one hand, you know you have to start sensibly, on the other hand, if the watch 'thinks' I can do it, maybe I should give it a try anyway..?

[@imocartan8147]

The guy @ <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="349">5:49</a> made me laugh 😂😂😂😂. Bro just grab the cup

[@thegipps]

Haha that looked almost intentional after the 3rd time. Just stop and walk for water at that point

[@JackJogging]

thanks for the video it was very helpful.

[@eckph]

I was just thinking about the new shoes thing today - I know I shouldn't do it, but I still felt the "itch" to purchase a new pair for race day. I didn't do it but it's still refreshing to hear the advice from you. Thanks, see you in Berlin!

[@adewb]

What are your thoughts on taking immodiums for long runs?

[@KC_Runz]

The rain during this years Malta Marathon.... If you know you know.... I was absolutely soaked to the skin! 😅😂

[@jt.8144]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="279">4:39</a> I saw this guy slam about 8 gels in a 5K along with a Hydration pack looking like as if he's doing a UTMB event only to see him take that long course in the porta potty at the end of the race.

[@cooperyearick795]

Don’t always trust the pacer! I’ve run multiple races where the pacer went out much faster than the pace they were expected to run. Have the self control to trust your pace.

[@MondoLeStraka]

Hey Ben. Excellent video. BTW, how long should you break in new shoes before you run a race, in this case a marathon, in them? TIA.

[@GaryGlennon-dc5qc]

Hi Ben, heading to Berlin next week to try for a Sub 3... I've been on your plan for the last 3 months so hopefully I nail it... Are you doing a shakeout run on the Saturday and if yes where and when?

[@michaelhaney1357]

100% stop if there is something bothering you. You are not going to lose time relative to ignoring it. I almost always stop to pee early on, in fact I kind of expect it and do not care since I know I will be more relaxed.

[@toshiroyamada2443]

I've gotten PRs before without even intending to get a PR. The training has just gotten me faster without me really noticing haha.

[@toshiroyamada2443]

I've been experimenting with different fueling methods. Gels, flapjack, bars, chews, andy thingys, just seeing what works and what doesn't. Didn't really need to worry about fueling when I was only doing 5-6km max per run. Now I'm doing 10km regularly during training so definitely need the fuel. So far GU and TorQ have been great. Tried cliff bars but I found the packaging kinda tricky to get into while running. Chews I need to slow down to a walk to use properly so they would be better for distances where you would be slowing down. All in all so far the experimenting has been going well, haven't found anything I've had to write completely off as an option yet. Though there is a fair number of products and brands i haven't gotten around to trying.

[@tadejdanev5030]

heya Ben, doing my 1st ever HM in less then month, in Slovenia capitol, Ljubljana....we start at 9am...seems i will need to wake up at 6am max, get ready - 25km away from city....what should i eat before 21km? hehe, thanks.

[@aSkibidiRunner]

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