Our TOP MARATHON Advice for First-Timers

Send us Fan MailThis one is for the first-timers—but really for anyone who wants to take on the marathon distance & feel like they nailed it (well, the best they can…).On this episode, we give our top marathon advice for first-timers but it’s really lessons and tips that can benefit any runner. We share lessons, experiences, and mistakes to avoid. As with most episodes, we start with a tangent (this one about aging), and then venture into marathon-related topics such as fueling tips, do’s & don’ts, tips to mentally & physically prepare for the distance, what’s normal & what’s not, taper tantrum tips, mental game tactics, and much more! We hope our discussion pumps you up AND sets you up for success in going 26.2 so that you are ready to respect the distance & meet it healthy & ready.This episode is sponsored by:CURE HYDRATION Save 15% with code MILESWITHMOMSRELAY ACTIVE clothes Save 15% with code MILESWITHMOMSChapters00:00 Aging Gracefully: Embracing the 40s02:44 The Perception of Age in Society05:42 The Role of Podcasts in Daily Life08:23 Marathon Advice for First Timers11:20 Exploring Ultra Running13:55 Sponsorships and Product Recommendations16:03 Marathon Advice for First Timers17:38 Fueling Strategies for Marathon Training27:59 The Importance of Practice Runs37:08 Recovery and Nutrition for Marathoners38:24 The Marathon Mindset: Overcoming Mental Blocks39:53 Building Up to the Distance: Training Strategies41:36 Time on Your Feet: The Importance of Gradual Training43:35 Understanding Fatigue: The Reality of Marathon Training46:25 The Taper: Preparing for Race Day49:03 Listening to Your Body: The Balance of Training51:18 Setting Yourself Up for Success: Choosing the Right RaceWhitney Heins is a mom of 2, a lifelong runner, a VDOT-certified running coach for moms who run, and founder of the resource, themotherrunners.com. When training for her first marathon as a mom, she found a dearth of information related to running and motherhood. She also felt extremely isolated as a new mom. As a former TV journalist and a freelance writer she decided to use her skills to fill the void with an online resource and community, called The Mother Runners. Whitney also recognized a need for run coaches who understood the demands of motherhood, so she also became a running coach—unearthing a passion for helping moms reap the rewards and empowerment of running. Coming out of a long injury cycle, she ran a 2:54 marathon and 1:20 half marathon in her 40s. She lives in Knoxville, TN with her husband, two kids, and three dogs.www.themotherrunners.comInstagram: @themotherrunnersYouTube: The Mother [email protected]