The Ten Biggest Mistakes Runners Make (Part 2)

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There are five more mistakes I want to help you navigate around in your marathon training.

If you make these mistakes you could greatly restrict your progress as a runner or have a bad experience on race day.

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The Ten Biggest Mistakes Runners Make (Part 2)

• Mistake Number Six: Not Fueling or Hydrating Properly
       Practice, practice, practice what you eat and drink before, during, and after running. Pre-run foods should be high quality and prepared in the right type of cooking equipment. The last thing you want is stomach trouble during your long run. By the time race day arrives you should know what foods your body needs to give you optimal performance.
• Mistake Number Seven: Running in the Wrong Clothes
       As you start getting more serious about running, you will want to start investing in some technical running clothes. When it comes to long runs, not all clothes are created equal. Choose running clothes that fit well. The pieces should move easily with your body and not bunch, bind, dig, or ride up. A good rule is that a garment is a good choice if you don’t think about it during your run. If you are frequently having to tug or adjust the garment the fabric or fit is probably wrong.
• Mistake Number Eight: Bad Running Form
       Running form involves the position of your body as you run. Having good form can save energy and decrease the chance of common running injuries. If you are a new runner it is important to learn good running posture so that you don’t pick up any bad habits. If you’ve been running a while, be sure to evaluate your running form to see if there are areas that need improvement. See our podcast episode on How to Perfect Your Form
• Mistake Number Nine: Running Through Injury
       If you run enough, at some point you will probably deal with injury to some degree. Hopefully you will catch and deal with it early. Know what the common causes of injury are so you can avoid making those mistakes. Stop at the first sign of injury. I always tell people to “listen to your body.” It is better to miss a couple of runs than push through and have bigger problems down the road.
• Mistake Number Ten: Not Testing Everything Before Race Day
       Doing something new on race day will only set you up for a running mishap and possibly an injury. Practicing every aspect of your race experience from shoes, clothing, hydration, fueling, and pace will give you the best chance for success. It’s normal to have nerves before a race, but you shouldn’t have to be nervous about your running gear. Have confidence going into the race that you’ve eliminated as many variables as possible and focus on giving it your all.

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