Marathon Hydration

Depending on the marathon you are competing in you should get to drink stations every 5 miles or so. As you near the first drink station you should find that it is quite crowded. If this is the case it is up to you whether it is worthwhile taking a drink at the first station or not.

If you do take a drink then you should aim to take 2-3 mouthfuls of water at a time. If you need to walk to do this then you should walk.

As you are drinking, remain conscious to not gulp down too much air because this air will act to bloat your stomach and potentially harm your race result. That is why it is generally a good idea to walk as you are taking on liquids.

The main aim throughout your marathon race is to remain hydrated. Your strategy should be to drink often and little. Avoid the temptation to take too much liquid on board but to stop drinking when you feel you have had enough.

You can find more tips on how to stay fully hydrated during your marathon at the
following link:

Marathon Bible

"Who said it could not be done? And tell me what great victories does he have to his credit which qualifies him to judge what can and can't be accomplished." --Napoleon Hill.

If you don't think you can run a marathon, then you probably can't. However if you are up for a
challenge then I encourage you to take it on!

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