Keep Training Records: Use a notebook and calendar to keep a track of your daily training performance. This training log will contain a running log, to record miles run, total time run, and even shoe model worn. You should also maintain records for your resting heart-rate (heart rate post the run), weather conditions, and route. This will help you track your progress and give you an idea of the improvement needed before the Mumbai Marathon 2011. Apart from motivating you, your marathon training log will also help you keep a check on any reasons behind injuries. However, do not become a compulsive runner just to ‘fill the blanks.’ Remember, when preparing for a marathon, rest days are as important as the days you train.
Running Gear for Marathon Training: Running a marathon requires appropriate gear. Purchase a new pair of running shoes from a specialty running store. Make sure they have soles that support your ankles and knees while running. Wear socks, shorts, track-pants and other workout wear that has synthetic blends, so that nothing sticks to you when you perspire. Most sportswear brands offer excellent options in dry fits that are light as air, and high on fighting sweat.
Along with the right shoes and clothes, invest in a good waist pouch that can hold a bottle, and any other requirements you might have while running the marathon. Most sports stores stock these pouches. When you’re choosing a pouch, look at some water bottles meant for athletes as well. These will primarily be squeeze bottles, that do not have a closed top – for easy use while running. A windcheater might be a good idea too, if the weather’s not very good for the marathon.
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