Fitting Marathon Trainers

Here's a quick tip about how to try on your marathon trainers to ensure they are an exact
fit:

If you are like most beginner marathoners, you will most likely have no clue what your foot size
is when trying on new trainers.

If you select the wrong size trainer then you increase the chance of developing an injury during
your marathon preparation. The reason for this is that your trainer will either be too tight -
and therefore put extra stress on your foot muscles - or it will be too loose.

If your training shoes are too loose, then your foot will slide every time your heel strikes the
ground. This will put additional stress on all parts of your lower body... especially your
achilles tendon and may lead to achilles tendonitis.

The best way to make sure you have a correctly fitted trainer is to try on the trainers at the
end of the day. That way, your feet will be slightly swollen because all the blood will
have drained to your feet during the day. This simulates what happens during your training
sessions.

You should also make sure you are wearing the exact same socks that you will be training in.
That way you will also be simulating the exact conditions you will be facing during your
training sessions.

When you are ready to try different trainers, you should ideally have half an inch between
the end of your longest toe and the end of the shoe and you should be able to wiggle your toes
freely at the end of the shoe.

If you follow these simple principles then you should be giving yourself the best chance to remain injury free during your marathon preparation. You can find more tips on
how to select the best marathon trainer in your free bonus report 'How To Select The Best
Marathon Trainer', available for a limited time at:

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