6 things you should know before you run a marathon (1 of 6)

1. Proper preparation prevents poor performance
One of the biggest mistakes you can make before running a marathon is to assume that ‘it’ll be alright on the day’; ‘The crowd and adrenalin will get me round’; ‘How hard can it be to run 26.2 miles?’ Make no mistake, it is a very long way and people can seriously damage their health by underestimating the challenge. Proper preparation involves doing some consistent training and following a recommended programme set out by an expert. It also involves investing a little bit of money in good running shoes and other equipment. Take a look at my sidebar for a couple of really good ebooks on this subject.