This blog will provide a first-time marathoner with weekly information necessary to train and complete a marathon. So much goes into the process of preparing your body to go the distance. From shoes, clothing, training schedules, nutrition, playlists, injury prevention and even motivation... all these factors are important to gear up for the big day.
Here are some jumping off points to raise your running I.Q.
http://www.runnersworld.com
Runner's World Magazine's website is comprehensive in content and very user friendly to find out the newest and trendiest information on everything running related. The site has an entire section dedicated to marathon training and a 'Rookie Training Plan' that is mapped out week by week. Here you can consult veteran runners on their tips (and see links to their individual websites) and a list of 10 races specifically for the first timer (very handy!). The site also provides cross-training workout ideas to vary your runs which breaks the monotony of just mileage. Overall it's a great site to get answers about frequently asked questions and the latest trends.
http://www.jeffgalloway.com
Jeff Galloway is a former Olympian, a Runner's World columnist and author of two training books. Galloway's site is much more personable than the magazine site, and his ideas and training methods appear realistic and helpful. He incorporates different training schedules, one for those who seek a time goal and others who just want to feel the euphoria of finishing their first marathon. He is big on taking 'walk breaks' during long training runs which makes his schedules easy to adjust to. Galloway also includes an 18 item checklist on finding the perfect running shoe at any store which is particularly great for those of us who never imagined such detail in picking any shoe! While you only get his personal knowledge on the site with little links to outside sources, Galloway's tips are simple and effective to incorporate into your running regime.
http://runtrails.blogspot.com
'A Trail Runner's Blog' is the brainchild of runner and triathlete Scott Dunlap. Here he catalogues his experience with race running and also trail running while providing helpful links to other runner blogs, training websites and even music sites that cater to a runner's iPod. Dunlap's journal-like entries of races he has completed are in depth and provide photos and descriptions of each mile marker to give race-goers a feeling of what they can expect from that race. He also includes a whole list of interviews with runners which provides readers with other perspectives rather than simply Dunlap's personal ramblings. His 'Products I Would Like to See' link also shows some handy gadgets that only the avid runner would appreciate. The blog is personal which is great for real running insight.
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