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Marathon Running Tip

Know the course… If possible drive the race route before hand if it’s not a course your familiar with. Not only will you be familiar with the terrain, hills, etc. to plan your pre-race strategy, you can do race visualization in your mind in preparation for the race.

In addition another benefit of knowing the course is this eliminates the possibility of getting lost!

Unfortunately, this tip comes from many runners’ experience. In 1999, one runner ran the Vancouver Marathon. The marathoners and half marathoners started together, which is common for many marathons. A couple of times the courses split off and rejoined. At about mile 18-19, he mistakenly followed the half marathoners and wound up coming towards the finish line 7 miles short. By the time he realized the mistake, it was too late.