Top Tips for Marathon Runners

Congratulations on making it this far in your training for The Clonakilty Marathon! Whether you are doing the mini, half or full marathon, the final three weeks before race day are the most important in any training program. After weeks of preparation this is when caring for your body counts most. It is important to remember the final weeks don’t mean cramming as much in as possible but continuing your usual training pace. Here are some tips to help you in those crucial last weeks... For more information see our full list of TOP TIPS.

Check the following blog for some great stretching advice.

Blog: Stretch For Success
Post: Fascial Stretch Therapy Clinic Introduced to Clonakilty and Ballincollig
Link: http://stretchforsuccess.blogspot.com/2011/08/fascial-stretch-therapy-clinic.html

The programme below is designed for intermediate level runners and incorporates frequent hill training to specifically train for the Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon.

** Marathon Training Programme **

Please consult your local running club or fitness/running expert if you wish to advance your training. You should be able to run for 45 mins comfortably without stopping and at pace in order to begin this programme.

Consult your physician or health specialist before partaking in a training programme for any sports.

For running sessions in Clonakilty or individual training advice specific to the Clonakilty course, contact Fiona from West Cork Core Fitness on 086 660 3630 - email westcorkfit@gmail.com

For online alternatives: www.runrepublic.ie

Chi running technique: http://effortlessrunningruth.blogspot.com/
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