I had written this awhile back. I just thought I’d share it with you. Blogger Kenley of EOR is running his first marathon this Sunday, and it is my sincere hope that he will finish well and injury-free. Run happy, all ye who are first time marathoners!
Running long distances can be very hard on the body. However, it is not the distance per se which causes running injuries; it is the training errors that runners commit in preparation for the marathon. Not only do these mistakes prevent runners from performing well in the race; in worst cases, it could also prevent them from going to the starting line in the first place.
The following are the common mistakes when training for a marathon.
Running Too Much Too Soon
Some runners think that to prepare for the marathon, they just need to pile on the mileage. While to some extent this is true, racking up the distance without gradually working up to it could mean disaster to the runner’s body.
Some runners think that to prepare for the marathon, they just need to pile on the mileage. While to some extent this is true, racking up the distance without gradually working up to it could mean disaster to the runner’s body.
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Thanks for the kind words. Just 3 more days now. I have decided to do the Galloway approach at the marathon, as my goal is to finish strong and to be injury free. After mile 22 we will see from there, I might go go go. Next year I will work on speed. Too much too soon, yes, not to good, but not bad. More like Too much all the time. Too much can be good as long as you REST. Rest is the
i'm sure you will do better than 5:30 kenley. i sustained a patella injury at KM 20, and i still finished at 5:45. :D<br /><br />i want to run again! i will focus on trail running when my back is fixed.<br /><br />good luck!! i can still remember the time i ran my first (and only, at the moment. haha) marathon. i'm sure you're excited!
a nice reminder for anyone moving up in distance. we all need it.
When did your back injury start? I have to deal with shins. 🙁
Hi Ann. I had this after our marathon. I ignored it, continued running, until last year when I finally realized that I shouldn't have tried to deny that it is there. Sigh. Isn't shin splints treated by rest? I wish my injury were that simple.