My Running Addiction

List of Articles Complete guide to running your first marathon

Chapter 1 : Introduction – :: Motivation ::  History :: Commitment :: Goals:: Challenges

• Why are you doing a Marathon?
• What a Marathon Isn’t
• The First Marathon

Chapter 2 : Running Gears – :: Footwear :: Kit :: Compression :: Gadget :: Music

• Running Shoe Category
• Foot Strike and Landing
• What to look for in a Sport Watch

Chapter 3 : Beginners Training – :: Expectation :: Type of Running :: Training Terms :: Recovery

• Intervals Training
• Threshold Training
• Training: Long Slow Distance (LSD) Run

Chapter 4 : Preparing for a Run – ::  Warm up :: Stretching :: Strength :: Conditioning : Drills

• Running Warming Up Routine

Chapter 5 : Nutrition –  :: Carbohydrate :: GI Diet :: Hydration :: Fuel & Refueling :: Fats

• Know more about Dehydration

Chapter 6 : Technique – ::  Drills :: Fine tuning :: Form & Posture :: Stride :: Strike

• Foot Strike and Landing

Chapter 7 : Injury Prevention – :: Cause of Injury :: Prevention :: Cross-Training :: Motivation

• Why Cross Train?
• 5 ways to add some spice to your running workout

Chapter 8 : Race Day – :: Pre Race :: Tapering :: Diet :: Race Day Fueling :: Ritual 

• Pre Race Fuel

Chapter 9: Finish – :: Post Race :: Recovery

Last updated: 17/12/12