To Heuisler, ignoring a specific time goal and having intrinsic motivation-wanting to prove to yourself that you can do it-is often the key to a successful first marathon. While I had an idea of what my goal finish time would be, my objective was to finish the race without injuries and manage to enjoy the experience. He’s run 34 marathons and helped coach me through my own training. “I think it really has to mean something to you,” says Chris Heuisler, the senior brand manager and global run concierge for Westin Hotels and Resorts. It’s determining what is going to motivate you to spend a big chunk of your time dedicated to running.
Step one of running a marathon for the first time isn’t building a running base or even entering a lottery for race entry. If you’re gearing up for your first marathon (in your hometown or another country), keep reading for expert-backed advice on how to train effectively and safely finish the race. I ran my first marathon abroad and learned a ton about training, fueling, recovering, and myself along the way. Had this opportunity not fallen directly in my lap, I’m not sure I ever would have had the confidence in myself to sign up for a marathon, but I’m so glad it did. To get the word out, they secured a few spots in the London marathon and offered one (along with a stay at The Westin London City) to me. Instead, I read it a few times, absorbing that Westin Hotels and Resorts was promoting its Gear Lending program, which allows guests to check out top-notch fitness equipment from Hyperice and Bala during their stay. So, when an offer to run the 2023 London Marathon landed in my inbox, I didn’t immediately delete it. I go to a neighborhood run club for five- to eight-mile runs in the park on a weekly basis and have logged four half marathons. I’ve been a regular runner since I was a teenager and gradually got more comfortable tackling longer distances in my twenties. Make a realistic marathon training plan.
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