Marathon Running - 10 Best Training Tips

Top 10 tips for training to run your first marathon, or second or third. Whether your training for a sub-3 hour effort, or simply just to compete the distance, these marathon training guidelines will help get you there.
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[@MickDoesStuff]

0:45 1. Get yourself a coach & structured training plan 1:41 2. Make sure your easy runs are easy 2:37 3. Incorporate a range of sessions 3:36 4. Set realistic goals 4:36 5. Practice (race simulation, eating, drinking on run etc) 5:26 6. Implement cross-training into your plan 6:31 7. Prioritise rest & recovery 7:44 8. Think about nutrition 8:19 9. Practice running at goal race pace 9:33 10. Smile & celebrate your hard work

[@soniczforever5470]

Got caught out with nutrition. Bit too heavy. Cannot manage much weight distance running hurts my knees. Like to keep bmi lower and body fat lower. Have it around 23 percent or 20. (Female) Any less is also not ideal. High calorie Post run treats. Was wondering why weight wasn't going down 😄 always one. I'm likely doing half. I'd probably overheat at a full marathon.

[@schallabeer]

Ty

[@narayanfadte5652]

Thanks

[@j.wright8359]

Saved 10 mins of my life

[@fitnessfanfocused5832]

Thanks! Don’t need to watch this now 😂

[@omarvillalobos8821]

Running the Chicago marathon in 20 days. First one ever. Wish me luck!

[@vaidasvenskus9509]

Wish you a luck 😀

[@Bladeballer57]

good luck buddy

[@imjoshuajohnson]

How'd you do?

[@xtremseb]

Fr how did you do?

[@WsylhMohammed]

Good luck I think you have done How was it :)

[@andersjeppsson8499]

Doing Bikram Yoga 3-4 times a week have allowed me to never have heavy legs, stiffness. Even after 33km runs. It's simply amazing as a compliment to running. And it builds strength in legs and core!

[@celticknight8809]

FYI its a satanic ritual

[@honkmoo9878]

@@celticknight8809 Makes it all the more brilliant

[@al1410]

@@honkmoo9878 😂

[@siddharthjain6340]

@@celticknight8809 a more moronic comment has not been written on the internet

[@cinnamonbun216]

@@celticknight8809 lmao you all are fucking stupid. Yoga comes from the land of gods, it's not satanic. You can continue to not benefit from my culture but I would not tolerate you spreading misinformation

[@barfingonall4s]

One thing I used to like to do was, after any run of 12 mi or longer, I would finish at the gym, and do about 10-15 leg presses of 400 lb or more and it was like adding half a mile to the workout for each press. Work up to this. Be safe. Harry speaks the truth, in a very polite way. Many times you find someone just browbeating you with their PR and Harry doesn't do that.

[@romanutd]

Seems a bit excessive to me , not really seeing what major gains you'd make, and I do regularly run 12 +

[@adammayer5658]

@@romanutd At some point it's no longer about major gains, but more about small details.

[@intoxicviii]

Great tips, I ran my first 12 miles yesterday & I'm so pround of going the distance. But I know this is just the beginning, I have alot more to do to being able to run a Marathon. It's my Goal to Finish one, I noticed at my 11mile marker I was hitting my wall. I know I had one mile to go, But it had a lot to do with not having anything in my system only water from my Camel pack. I live in Hawaii & the heat isn't a joke especially this time in summer. But usually every day I would wake up power walking on my treadmill 1 mile then incorporating some type of ab workouts. But yesterday when I ran this whole miles I didn't have anything in my system, I woke up later than I usually did with 8+ hours of sleep & it took me 3 hours 18min to do the 12 miles. It's going to take me awhile to get to a marathon, but I am determined :)

[@sagarsrihari]

I started running from 2 months now. The main reason was for weight loss and was 105kg and now 90. My target is 75-80, due to which I started attending marathons it’s so interesting and your videos are so helpful. Good job Keep going

[@spytown77]

I love that you said cross the finish line thinking about the next race. Running isn't about stopping! 🤙 Great advice!! Thx!!

[@rhovenmacalino1083]

I’m running the half marathon in NYC this Sunday and it’s my first ever marathon. I’m so nervous this really helps a lot thank you. 🙂

[@HarryRunsUK]

Awesome, how did it go Rhoven?

[@litlyricsnation2379]

@@HarryRunsUK damn he never responded

[@l1lyzz]

How was it? It is my dream to run the NYC Marathon once :)

[@BillyBob-yb5ht]

I’m 4 years too late how did you get on ?

[@qwerty-or1yg]

legend says she's still running NYC marathon

[@sarrydarling_xo8165]

I just started running a month ago! I love it, I quit smoking a few months ago and my lungs + body have never felt better!

[@almotamared70]

I'm the same, I just did 10km sub 60 mins

[@sarrydarling_xo8165]

@@almotamared70 wow!! Good for you!!!

[@tituskiprop340]

Good

[@poisonanthrax4639]

10 weeks until my marathon ! feeling excited

[@klum8872]

I did a 5k the other day for the first time ever(not a race). Longest I've ever ran was a mile. My friend just wanted me to run with him. I didn't even take a sip of water till I was done and it felt great. I'm joining the military at 17 Wednesday. So i have plenty of time to train. I hate running but then again it feels great when your done.

[@satoshination]

super helpful! thanks for the video, Harry. I'm running my first marathon on September 18th, at my 21years of age I'm actually super proud about it! All focus in this huge goal

[@Fleackss]

5 days later, how was the marathon ?

[@thenakedathlete7740]

I like what you say about eating. Absolutely essential for distance. My first 3 Comrades Ultras I hit the wall at 60km. I thought it was because I hadn't gone over 60km in training. In 2018 I consciously ate from early on and I went through 60km no problem. Unfortunately in my last 20km I slacked off and hit the wall (seriously) with only 6km to go. You learn from your mistakes. 2019 will be a feast from start to finish

[@romanengelbrecht6717]

I just run, I run everywhere every chance I get as much as I can I absolutely love it and I love pushing myself

[@littlebeachgal25]

I'm running the Charity Half Marathon! during the LA Marathon 2020!! Excited, Nervous, can't wait to run from Hollywood to Santa Monica!

[@mattgraham2639]

Your vids are so enjoyable and your excitement for running is infectious.

[@MegaTia02]

Thanks for all of the tips

[@yudritewak9188]

Poop before marathon = 10x kaioken

[@Distance_coach_pete]

Goku could totally run a Boston qualifier...

[@Yougetout1]

lol I will keep that in mind

[@alexsevastakis8500]

hahahaha this made me laugh

[@brookie_cuqui]

Perfect advice, man. Nice light-stepping on that WFPB diet. Nothing's better for recovery.

[@alinarimska3355]

So glad I came across your channel! Thank you for the tips. Will make sure to implement them. I’m training for London marathon 2019, which is in just over 9 weeks.

[@Rut53]

How was the marathon?

[@jlowhighlow]

Don't train through injuries hoping they will get better! I started getting hip bursitis couple months back that I tried to do light training through but it hasn't worked, so now I'm going to take a good few weeks off completely to let it heal. That's going to be about 11 weeks all together of no decent training rather than the few weeks it could have been if I wasn't so naive. Lessons learned and now to move on! Hopefully will be ready for my first marathon in September :)

[@AndrewTheO1d]

jlowhighlow what's hip bursitis?

[@sbonakalisomaphalala923]

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[@poopybutt6234]

Sorry, I don’t know what hip bursitis is so excuse my ignorance lmao. But 11 weeks with no training? That’s around 3 months your mile time is going to be horrible at the end. (Speaking from experience)

[@juanmendez3212]

Apparently you need to read David goggins book and soldier up. I ran on a stress fracture and finished my marathon. Healed up in a month. Body conditions itself.

[@terencesanford6295]

amazing book. Im almost done reading! @@juanmendez3212

[@LokeronXAmor]

I love the last one: smile and appreciate your hard work 😋

[@jaytorres6807]

Running my first ever marathon in two weeks! Charlotte Marathon:)

[@janedoe2a279]

Yay!

[@jaytorres6807]

Jane Doe2A Ran it already, and went pretty well! Finished it in 2 hours and 52 minutes

[@xmannelite]

Jay Torres Wow it was your first and under 3hr? That’s amazing!

[@janedoe2a279]

Thank you! Im doing Houston on Sunday...yes im a little nervous 😬 but i cant wait. Excited...My goal is just to finish it ... glad o found this video l. Very encouraging

[@somkitthompson9559]

The best advice here....is to Smile❤️..love it. Happy running indeed.

[@Chebab-Chebab]

18 weeks to go for the Jakarta marathon. The last (and first) marathon was London in 2001. I ran about 3.50.

[@HarryRunsUK]

Awesome, have fun in Jakarta marathon. Be sure to keep on top of your hydration!

[@jackyjess7273]

How'd the marathon go at Jakarta?

[@underthestarsoverthemoon4259]

I am running a marathon in April(2019).I have 16 weeks to train. I believe I can do it. I’m running it with my brother and 2,000 other people. I used to run LOADS when I was a teen and I’m 26 now. I always wanted to run marathons since I was a teen. I used to run so so much. I believe I can get back to that. I am not unhealthy but I’m slightly(not fat or overweight) but I could lose a few pounds before the marathon(duh). I’m 155pounds and 5’6”. I used to be 120 pounds as a teen when I used to run so much. I love running. It’s probably my favorite exercise ever.

[@falahhasan6191]

How did it go?

[@brunomayoria6322]

Great practical advice. It would be nice to have some videos explaining some of the more scientific aspects of different training sessions if you feel comfortable to do so i.e. why you do tempo runs and interval sessions and how your body responds.

[@HarryRunsUK]

Sounds great Bruno I will get to them when I get the chance.

[@monkeymama8397]

Check out @scienceofultra podcasts for more of that info, Bruno!

[@sandraleibbrandt2526]

I just finished the Cape Town Marathon it was fantastic

[@AJoseph0007]

25 X 400 @ 85sec ... 1 min rests. This run took discipline. Thanks for the idea

[@iftomatosareafruitwhyisntk4038]

Great tips I have my first marathon in 2 weeks the Brighton marathon

[@canonisensys1653]

ketchup is liquid.

[@ilanzatonski8826]

Its not liquid

[@canonisensys1653]

@@ilanzatonski8826 it is

[@l1lyzz]

Running my first official marathon (I did one virtual marathon already, because of the pandemic the official one was postponed) on 12.09.2021. Thanks for the useful tips! :)

[@monicaandhyunwootv1337]

Any tips since you went through the first one. I started running about 9 months ago and will do a virtual marathon in one month. Aiming for 4:10 at first and trying to be sub 4 in December.

[@l1lyzz]

@@monicaandhyunwootv1337 Huh,9 months ago and 4:10/km pace? I am not sure if I can give you any relevant advice, as I am much slower (both in pace and preparation). But comparing the virtual run to the real race, the virtual one is much harder. No water + refreshment stations and no cheering. So prepare some food and drinks that you can consume during the run otherwise the wall will hit you.

[@monicaandhyunwootv1337]

@@l1lyzz I am sorry for the miscommunication. I meant 4 hours 10 minutes.

[@l1lyzz]

@@monicaandhyunwootv1337 ah I see! still, you will be faster than me :) I finished in 04:30

[@monicaandhyunwootv1337]

@@l1lyzz Thank you for the tips. I did LSDs up yo 22 miles about 8 times for the last two months. I will try to go down to 15 miles from this week and will be ready for my first marathon late October. I totally agree that virtual marathons are much harder. I will carry water and gels.

[@louiscooks4943]

Im running the Brighton Marathon in 16 weeks, I will let you know how it goes when I finish it :))

[@ARunnersRamble]

This is spot on. This could be applied to pretty much ANY distance race you're training for - especially tempo sessions!

[@josel019]

Great video! Thanks a lot!

[@thebaldyorkshireman9019]

Really helpful. I love that you're straight to the point with your tips without overloading with information. Thank you.

[@ktntours]

Thanks for tips n tricks.

[@rjb9715]

Marafun! Love it! 😊

[@Yougetout1]

Thank you for the tip! My goal is 5K right now but eventually I hope i get to do marathon run!

[@Sunny-qb4fg]

lvl1 runner my goal was also 5k. Now I’m training for the 10k. You can do it !!

[@patrickmccready6051]

Thankyou so much for your advice

[@Stranger_Strange_Land]

You have to run sub 7mins per mile the whole time during the marathon to get a 3HR marathon time. Whoa. Not gonna lie. That's a heck of a feat. I would be happy running an average of 8 mins per mile, I don't need to be the best, just fit enough to keep going. Thanks for the tips

[@PinguPenguin97]

Tips then explaining why your tip is a good idea will make the watcher more inclind to said tip

[@sasi1117]

Thanks for the tips! I'm going to run a 10k at Chiang mai marathon this year.

[@HarryRunsUK]

Great to hear Sasicha! Good luck in your preparations and maybe see you there!

[@ioannaavlastimidou3527]

You got me at plant based!!!

[@HarryRunsUK]

:-)

[@tdurden9532]

I have a cucumber here for you with extra jizzzz

[@davecatalyst]

Great tips, just found out I've got through the ballot for London 2018 so need all the advice I can get! Thanks

[@HarryRunsUK]

Awesome Dave! Good luck with your training and preparations.

[@sudrakjin]

Can you please give me an advice how to cope with anxiety 1-2 days before the race?

[@HarryRunsUK]

It's never easy, I used to really struggle when I was younger and put too much pressure on myself. I would recommend just taking a step back a few days out and just think of all the hard training you have put in and that you have a great performance within you and whatever happens you do it for fun! Then I would recommend just keeping yourself busy before the race, still resting up a little, but see friends, watch a movie, read a book and relax. Don't think about it too much, get all the race prep and organisation done early in the week so that you can just relax in the final few days. It's never easy but you'll find what works for you. Do races that excite you, not stress you! Happy running.

[@sudrakjin]

Harry Runs Thanks Harry..:)

[@Distance_coach_pete]

I was going to say beer, but that's probably not the best pre-race... :P

[@TheFODRunner]

Amazing video harry, absolutely brilliant!!

[@vikombucha]

I'm sleeping 6 to 7 hours... will work on that ;) Thanks !

[@charlesbquast5]

Great advise!! I will definately use it to my advantage when I run my marathon in May. Wish me luck!!!

[@KB-jb1ip]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@FordyRuns]

Awesome video with excellent advice for all runners

[@Jahguaar]

Knowledge supports growth.

[@AugustJensen1]

6:47 only 1 or 2 days a week! I thought 3-5 restdays a week would be good, but maybe I should run more often.

[@harrycarrey5124]

The biggest thing to know when training for your first marathon is that anyone can do it.... it doesnt matter your background or even your weight.... the biggest thing when working your first marathon is to remember that hydrating yourself as well as the participants is just as important. I made the mistake while in my first marathon by accidently handing one of the runners my coffee instead of the cup of water... that was bad... so never have a hot beverage in one hand while the runners are going by...... also use distilled water.. runners hate sparkling or flavored waters.. never kool aid either I found out... a runner in Chicago said I cost him the marathon by giving him kool aid.. im not so sure about that but lesson learned. either way enjoy your first marathon... they are super easy...like bartending at a wedding...... just hand out the water and then hopefully party with some other marathoners after the running thing is over. also you are probably going to get puked on if you work the finish line.

[@christiancabahug5053]

Make sure!

[@bigflat1238]

Running Edinburgh marathon in 8 years wish me luck, Will be 60 want to do under 4 hours any hints on cross training would be appreciated

[@CasaBenny]

thanks harry, love your positive outlook

[@PoetWithPace]

brilliant tips!

[@somkitthompson9559]

So wonderful and inspiring. Thank you Harry, I appreciate you immensely.

[@SRC598]

If my goal is to just finish the marathon without walking then would you say speed work is mandatory?

[@adeelmakhdumi750]

How does running on the road effect the knees in comparison to running on soil?

[@TheFunFactoryChannel]

The soil is softer which means your knees get more tension when they hit the road

[@hankvinson5967]

I'm training for my 2nd marathon and not sure the distance is for me. I'm 6'3" and running long isn't fun, I'd rather run faster and shorter, but I trudge along, hoping something changes!

[@10minsfree]

Brilliant advice. Thanks! 💪💪💪

[@iamsavest1470]

Thank you Harry for the tips !

[@Abie4234]

Great tips.

[@unknownmeaning8506]

Love your positive attitude thank you

[@CARBDOPING]

Great video Harry!! Always helpful advice!

[@sychkid]

Hello. Question: how do you relieve the pain on your knees after a long run?

[@lucnaert713]

thanks! i gone run in 1.5 months the ny marathon. i run every saturday 20k, and 2-3 times in a week 5-10k. it feels i can more but my legs gets stiff very fast... got some tips for prevent this ? thanks alot !!!!

[@Bladeballer57]

luc naert Dynamic stretching and hydration

[@siddharthjain6340]

Stretching and hydration...and bananas

[@ThurmanMerman-ii1bc]

Increasing my protein intake help me with my leg strength,better endurance.I tried the ‘muscle milk’,or whatever protein supplement that you like to try.

[@xmannelite]

Run more frequently too, and don’t increase mileage too quickly build up to it.

[@marvahinspace]

The ending is like oscar speach thing, where they start to play music louder and louder to get the person stop :D

[@sezerdomac7759]

Great advice as I run a marathon tomorrow in Nottingham

[@HarryRunsUK]

How did your Marathon go Sezer?

[@sezerdomac7759]

Great i followed your advice it works, thanks. I have a half Marathon in Leicester tomorrow (racing against my PB!)

[@BeastofBurden84]

fantastic video, any tips for when injuries do happen. I'm training for my fist marathon and have done my knee in. there goes my original target time.

[@emmanuelvictor4644]

I am 16 and this is my first ever marathon

[@capacityex8440]

Hey man nice video. Im a decent ish runner do a lot of 1/2 marathons but ive never run a full one. i run 70 -100km a week but i honestly have to say, a few of my friends who do the same as me did a marathon last year and they have never been the same since. They hated it. We loved running and its really put them off. From never missing a park run or an interclub or a race we did the year before they just dont seem to want to run any more. For me, when i get to the end of a 1/2 i think theres no way i could do that again. Maybe its because my brain has banked in the distance, and it would adjust if it knew it had to go longer, but what have i got to watch out for? How much fuel should i take on during the race and hopw should i vary pace throughout the run. When i do 25km long runs i do them slowish but i do feel like enough is enough. Sorry this message is all over the place just cant sit through 90000 vids pooling in all the info!

[@offprivacy885]

I love a good half marathon, but I ran 4 full marathons and remember this - it is totally different cup of tea. You can do a half without eating,but not a full. That is the key for me. You have to eat some sugars or whatever your stomach will process otherwise at 30 kms you are finished. Start eating round 20-22 kms and have something new every 5 km. But you have to try and run several over-25 km runs to check what kind of food is ok for your stomach. Use a plan to prepare and have at least one over-21 km run a week, gradually increasing to let say 38 kms a week or two before the marathon. A full marathon is great if you know what you are doing and when prepared. Otherwise it is a torture.

[@today-nl]

Yes, smile!

[@creativeartbyluvensky]

This is very helpful

[@JakeLemasterGuitar]

Checked my watch and it turns out I did both of my 15’s this week with 90%+ in zones 4 and 5. Interesting

[@marcusconway4]

Hello Harry, fantastic logical sensible tips that you present extremely well. What heart rate would you recommend I train at for the long runs up to 2 hours or more, aged 50, Marcus

[@Debunkers]

tip number 11 become 200 feet so you can take mile steps and finish in less than a minute

[@BucketlistFitRunning]

Nice video harry, as per

[@rickydjokobasoeki8775]

Thank you..its helpful

[@miizedwarDcuLLn]

Any tips on how to recover form runners knee? I’ve been resting for two months now and I really wanna get back to it, but my knee still feels a little sensitive. I never actually felt pain just sensitivity 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@joblodewijkvanderpluijm2309]

psl Hey there, I’m going through the same thing at the moment and got this training plan from my coach. Try to reduce running from 4-5 five times a week to 2-3 times a week. Just to give your knee the rest that it needs to recover while not losing your current running level. After running you should ice your knee or take a cold bath to reduce swelling. And while doing all of these things you could do some light leg exercises to build some muscle, And last but not least,eat more! fat tissue can help with knee pain by creating more fat tissue around the painful area for cushioning. Hope this helped :)

[@miizedwarDcuLLn]

Job Lodewijk van der Pluijm thank youuu so very much!!!

[@somkitthompson9559]

Thank you for the inspiration

[@abd_ulllll]

My school's gonna host a marathon gonna need that 1st place certificate

[@DocKenRunner42195]

I noticed at 1:34 minutes a clip of starting line up at chiang mai marathon, are you in Thailand? And you're a hoka oneone athlete, I read reviews on hokas, many reviews mentioned about how hoka have issues with heat and ventilation in long distance running could you share your experience in running in them. Cheers. Thank you so much for the vdo.

[@BumbleNut59]

How about bodybuilding and running?

[@iwanttoliveinthewoods]

I do strength and kettlebell work between runs but leave out heavy leg work to let the legs recover, seems too go really well together. Check out @primal.swoledier for some sick movement and mobility workouts

[@bradhuygo]

Supposedly if you're trying to run long distance without losing mass you should eat more carbs. Something like 50g+ for every hour of running thats longer than 40 minutes

[@KentJustDidIt]

My first marathon this month

[@HarryRunsUK]

How’d it go?

[@Postevka]

Thanks for tips bruh, deff need to plan out my long run, cause I just went for a blind run & got lost haha plus it started to pour raining. Good thing I brought my gopro with me so I can share my experience haha

[@due4103]

I just wanna win my Cross country school race this Friday tomorrow is training

[@ilovemydressinggown9715]

How did it go? Xx

[@buddybuddy2148]

HARRY HELP OUT PLEASE INJURY, N FEELING DEPRESS CAUSE I HAVE NOT RUN.

[@ZeySeeker]

Thanks for the tips

[@creativeartbyluvensky]

Thanks

[@ryanpatrickrogers728]

great vid!

[@galehess6676]

I won my first marathon, a Boston qualifier in 93 degrees and 2 10 minute hills, and I am not a runner, per se (serious cyclist, but 175# which is heavy for either sport). Don't think you need to run for a year prior to beginning training if you have done plyometrics all your life or recently and are strong, don't even think you have to start by running at all. I did a run to walk plan for a few weeks, started doing maybe 15 miles a week, got up to 40-close to 55 (too much), dialed it back to stay with intensity/speed, and only trained from day 1, for 7 months (but religiously, and good cardio/decent strength to start). You want to avoid a dumb seemingly minor injury, those will kill your goal completely. I did a run to walk, played conservatively with mileage (I jumped on a friends sub-3 hour plan and it was too much so I backed it off a bit). You can definitely meet your goals, but you need a strong, balanced body to start (planks, reverse planks, check out jesse diggins' strength training challenge, very inspirational coach/just won gold as 1st US cross country skier to medal, bona-fide real deal of an athlete with the mental side that goes with). Take your time getting your body ready, no days off for core, and no missed workouts, ever (ICE, SNOW, 2 weeks never above 32 degrees F, whatever it takes). But do back off and figure out any niggles, take a half tab of glucosomine chondroitin (standard recommendation by doctors in some countries according to a CRNP I just met with (doctor)). If you start getting slight knee pain, stretch daily 5-10, eat less sugar (inflamation?), drink (maybe raw) milk and (maybe raw) eggs and whey protein, kale is easy. I did jump off my truck and landed hard on my ball of my foot, it didn't show up for a week or so, but doing something like that during high-mile training (30, 40, 50 miles) will do you in. Be careful. Get Mizuno Waveriders, there is a reason they are making edition number 22 (New Balance, Saucony, Nike, Reebok are all far, far inferior and will derail many who would otherwise succeed. You can't be slamming your metatarsals due to crap shoe structure. The padding is similar, but the structure of the Mizuno wins. Find a good training plan that has you running 6 days with one or 2 very easy and very short days, only one longer day, proper periodization, plenty of speed work. And, go easy on the easy days, especially for the first month when you are learning how much this training will break down your body. Recovery is the key, but don't push so hard you can't recover. I met with a sports doc yesterday who told me every 40 mile weeks are sufficient according to the latest and greatest, that's what triggered me to write this, because it's true, and the other thing is impact at least every other day will keep the cartilage in your hips, etc. from getting soft and leading to breakdown. Weekend warriors are definitely going to need joint replacements, gotta run 3.5 x weekly, every other day, or 4-6 times. Do your research, use your head. Keep it fun. Don't run with people who make you run too slow (feels odd), because that is compromising your mechanics and joints to more slamming/impact. You can run circles around them if you have to run with them. Good luck.

[@kashdesai7575]

Gale Hess which marathon/what year did you win?

[@eugenek.165]

Lol bet you won an imaginary marathon 😂

[@isaacbarngetuny3692]

Hello

[@jqlee86]

I think he snorted 26.2 lines in under 3 hours then wrote this comment.

[@AsianAnonymous7]

I ran a half marathon on incline on my treadmill in 82 mins... almost tore my tendons! But I guess if I recover n repeat it only makes them stronger. - want to run a full marathon one day

[@charlieparr3685]

Take it slow and build it up or you really will tear something next time! Great time though.

[@AsianAnonymous7]

@@charlieparr3685 Ty, means alot & I will 😄👍🏼

[@dannusku9471]

great vid

[@steveashworth7236]

Hi Harry, do you have any tips for rest between marathons? Is a month enough and if so what sort of training should be done between?

[@HarryRunsUK]

It really depends on the runner. If it is your first marathon it will take you significantly longer to recover. But of course this is linked to your training history, not necessarily just within running either. But if you have experience with the distance then you will certainly bounce back faster. Making recovery your primary focus after the first race is essential, plenty of fresh fruits, veggies, carbs and maintaining great hydration is vital. Stretching, massage and plenty of sleep. Between I would suggest relatively low intensity for the first week after the first race after some days of rest, or just walking, the second week perhaps consider adding in one tempo or steadier/marathon pace session, nothing too intense but enough to keep leg turnover where you want it. Then 2 weeks out one shorter race primer tempo session among just easier runs within the week. It all depends on your recovery and experience so don't take this as fact as I do not know the details on your situation.

[@hemendraanchan3279]

very nice video and tips on running marathon, can you guide me on how do I maintain my speed on long runs, i hv been training for last 4 months now and successfully running 10 km, also tell me some foods and exercise for maintaining stamina thru long runs.

[@siddharthjain6340]

Squats. Do weighted squats and give your legs the power to maintain the speed. And bananas. Carry bananas and buttermilk for runs. Bananas give energy and potassium for muscles and buttermilk (chaas) gives salts that the body needs

[@waterh2o548]

Running the LA marathon soon March 8 I can feel already I am not trained enough I am really scared My right leg/ ankle is in pain when I run or walk I don’t know what to do Should I just not run it? Or just try to do it? But this pain kills me honestly

[@jonasvuorma7616]

Thank you!