Finish First Marathon Blog

The Finish First Marathon Blog is my mini-journal about finishing your first marathon. It...

- lets you know whenever any new Web pages appear on Finish First Marathon, giving you a new motivation or nutrition tip

- keeps you up-to-date with other postings or news about finishing a marathon (like new uses for your iPod!)

- points out some of my past running tips and tricks that you might otherwise miss

- lets you know when I send out the Finish First Marathon e-zine (in case you don't like to give your e-mail address, or if your ISP tends to over-filter causing you to miss an issue).

To subscribe to my Marathon blog (no e-mail necessary), right-click on the orange RSS button (see bottom buttons to the left) and then paste the URL into your RSS reader. Or click on the My Yahoo! button or My MSN or Add To Google button if you keep a personalized home page there.

Once you start, you will be amazed at what RSS can do.

Good luck with finishing your first marathon!

Running Water Bottles

Running water bottles will be your lifeblood from day one of training all the way through to the finish line. They can be strapped to your hands, back or hips.

Running Shoes

Running shoes are the most important tool to helping you finish your first marathon. Don’t make the mistake of picking solely on the brand name or color itself.

Running Hats and Caps

Running hats and caps are more than just a fashion statement, especially when the cold wind is whipping your head or the sun is beating down on your face.

Running Gloves

Running gloves help limit heat loss through your hands ensuring your body temperature stays consistent throughout your run.

Marathon Weight Training

Your marathon weight training program should target your entire body and not just your legs. Your body parts act as individual support systems for your whole body.

Marathon Training

Marathon training involves more than just running. Speed training, weight training and base training are essentials as well.

Marathon Nutrition

Marathon nutrition sets the stage for your food and hydration plan. Plan your meals and your fluid intake for sustained energy.

Marathon Motivation

Marathon motivation is a key aspect of getting yourself through four months of training and over the finish line after 26.2 miles of pounding pavement.

Marathon Hydration Plan

A Marathon hydration plan is a crucial aspect of your overall training program. If you do not consume enough proper liquids, you're body could basically break down and cause major problems.

Marathon Apparel

Marathon apparel is different than just regular off-the-shelf exercise clothing. Here you'll find a few tips on selecting running shirts, shorts, pants, hats, socks, etc.