Every year, the National MS Society hosts events all over the country in hopes of raising awareness of multiple sclerosis, a disease that affects the central nervous system. Through these events, donations are raised to help MS research in the hopes of finding a cure. By participating in MS events, you are:
It’s March, which means marathon season is here–are you ready? Even if you’ve trained all winter for your race, there are still some last minute pointers to consider before the big day arrives. Here are some great tips to help you through your last two months of marathon training:
Mimicking the course is, by far, the most beneficial training to do (if possible) because it helps train your body to perform well on the specific type of terrain. Get to know what type of terrain you will be working with during the actual marathon and do your best to mimic what it will actually be like while you train. If you will be running in New York City, run up and down a lot of hills. If you are running a marathon in Chicago, practice long runs on flat ground. Continue reading “Last Minute Training Tips for Marathon Runners”