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Top 25 Marathon Training Tips

Avoid common mistakes and fly across the finish line

By Jessica Smith
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  • Preparing for a Marathon
  • Find Your Perfect Stride
  • Be Choosy with Your Sneakers
  • Protect Your Feet from Blisters
  • Don't Just Run
  • Give Your Bones Extra TLC
  • Gradually Increase Your Mileage
  • Ditch the Heels
  • Wear a Heart Rate Monitor
  • Avoid Pollution
  • Ice, Ice Baby
  • Prevent Nipple Chafing
  • Skip the Pasta Fuel
  • Pre-Mix Your Gels
  • Train with the Race Day Sports Drink
  • Visualize Your Success
  • Use a Mantra
  • Loop Your Friends In
  • Don't Wait to Answer Nature's Call
  • Have More Fun with Your Distance Runs
  • Clear the Chute Before You Commute
  • Don a Hat Outside
  • Stash Your Water Supply
  • Take It One Mile at a Time
  • Know when to Hold 'Em
  • Just Do It
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Ice packs aren't just for injuries; You can use ice to help relieve inflammation when you don't have a specific wound too.

"After a long run, ice your shins for 5-10 minutes to relieve inflammation that may be present," Clayton says. "You see all of the baseball pitchers wear ice packs after a game just as a preventative measure. It's cheap, feels great after a run, and it works."

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