Comments on: Frequently Asked Questions: Debut Marathoner Edition

By: Athletico

Athletico — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 12:09:33 +0000

In reply to Lo..

Hi Lo, it sounds like you’re on the right path in building glute and hip strength. If that hasn’t helped with your ITBS, please consider coming in for a Free Assessment or a Virtual Free Assessment. Our endurance specialists will be able to assess you to make sure there’s nothing else going on and may perform a Video Gait Analysis to evaluate your running mechanics. If you need further information, please reach out to: endurance@athletico.com.

By: Athletico

Athletico — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 12:09:05 +0000

In reply to Karen.

Hi Karen, sorry to hear training isn’t going well. Walking the marathon and finishing within the given time frame depends fully on your pace. We’re happy to connect you with an endurance specialist or a running coach to evaluate your training plan. Please reach out to: endurance@athletico.com.

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 09 Aug 2019 18:22:50 +0000

This will be my first full marathon. My training is not going well, i keep getting the flu.
Could the marathon be finish in 6.5 if i walk really fast?

By: Lo.

Lo. — Fri, 09 Aug 2019 15:38:20 +0000

Dealing with ITBS on both sides. Any suggestions? I know that building up glutes and hip strength can help here. Any other tips?

By: Ian Bridger

Ian Bridger — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 06:04:30 +0000

While your advice to expect blisters and black toenails is generally correct, blisters in training can be greatly reduced or even avoided by using latest tech anti blister liner socks. There are a couple of really good ones on the market.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 05 Sep 2015 23:15:20 +0000

I can run the first 13 miles with ease but once I pass that point I start to cramp up the following miles. I am two months away from my first Marathon and still have time to make some changes to my long runs. I drink plenty of water every day. I’m not a big eater but eat all the right things preparing for my runs. What am I not doing that I should be doing?

By: Christine

Christine — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 20:01:26 +0000

I’m having trouble with stomach issues. I have tried eating carbs, veggies, fruits, protein shakes, etc. I also do drink plenty of water, so I am not dehydrated.
No matter what I eat though, I get a stomach issue that makes me rush to the bathroom. What can I do/eat to prevent this?

Thank you,

By: Lisa Simpson

Lisa Simpson — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 19:19:06 +0000

When the Chicago Marathon says it has a time limit of 6.5 hours, is that from the initial corral beginning the course or is it based on the last corral starting the course?

By: Erika

Erika — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 19:04:29 +0000

I get nauseous after running long distance, usually little delayed once I start eating something (~30min to 1 hour). Do you have any suggestions on how to prevent post-running nausea? Any idea what the cause may be?