Let's get physical

I’m sitting with my friend Rebecca, who is a runner and a registered dietician. She has a few great tips for staying in shape for the marathon that I’d like to pass along:

Follow your training program: it’s so important to make sure that you stick with your plan. If you over-train, you run the risk of injury, and you’ll be out of the marathon before you even start. I’ve heard stories of runners who train so hard for the marathon that their bodies give out weeks before the race. When you train, make sure you do your homework, but there’s no need for extra credit right now.

Rest and heal: if you’re feeling sore, make sure you take the time you need to rest and heal. It’s important to listen to what your body is telling you. You want to challenge yourself, but you don’t want to push too hard.

If you’ve got any training tips you’d like to offer, post them here! I’d love to hear them.