10 "Must Do's" Before The Second Marathon
Running Times has a list of the 10 "Must Do's" of your second marathon. Serious magazine for serious runners, so if you are serious about setting a personal record time, you'll want to take a look at these tips and the magazine.
Full details are located here: http://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=14710
Highlights are below:
1. Consider a smaller, nearby race.
2. Allow six months to a year after your first marathon before doing another.
3. Race shorter distances before and during your buildup.
4. Pick appropriate training partners.
5. Have a backup marathon in place.
6. Don't over-race during your buildup.
7. Take recovery weeks.
8. Cover all of the speed bases.
9. Have someone oversee your training.
10. Don't micromanage your schedule.
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