#035: Running at Sunrise: How to Train for Your First Marathon, Half Marathon, or 5k [Podcast]
Summary: It's almost time for running season. Are you ready? This week's episode of The 5 AM Miracle (http://jeffsanders.com/itunes) features a thorough discussion on how to train for your first big race, from a 5K all the way up to a full marathon. (http://jeffsanders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/runningatsunrise.png) Photo Credit: Jeff Sanders I have run about a dozen marathons and few ultramarathons in the last few years. Every race has taught me a little more about what it means to train well for a race and what it means to screw up badly. Predictably, I almost always realize I didn't trained enough and I didn't train properly. So, today I'm sharing 5 Do's and 5 Don'ts on how to prepare for your first big race. Listen to Episode #035 Tip of the Week For this week's tip I share 3 essential elements to brew high quality coffee and espresso: * Pristine water * Fresh roasted beans * The right grind * Water Before Coffee (http://jeffsanders.com/water-before-coffee/) [my blog post] * Pura Vida Coffee (http://puravidacreategood.com) [this is where I get my favorite organic beans] * How to Brew Coffee (http://www.ncausa.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=71) [article from the National Coffee Association] * Capresso Infinity Conical Burr Grinder (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000AR7SY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0000AR7SY&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20) [high-quality grinder at a low price] Featured Content In this episode, I share 5 Do's and 5 Don'ts on how to prepare for your first big race: * Why running at sunrise can be a great training tool. * How to create your ideal training plan. * How a heart rate monitor can make the whole process super easy. * Why you need to invest in the right gear. * Why it's okay to be terrible, even on race day. * How to mix up your training to be ready for anything. * How to love the entire process from the very beginning. Resources Mentioned in the Show * Ultramarathon Man (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QNVPHW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001QNVPHW&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20) [book by Dean Karnazes] * Finding Ultra (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307952193/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0307952193&linkCode=as2&tag=jeffsanders-20) [book by Rich Roll] * Eat & Run (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0547569653/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0547569653&linkCode=as2&tag=jeffsanders-20) [book by Scott Jurek] * Born to Run (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307279189/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0307279189&linkCode=as2&tag=jeffsanders-20) [book by Christopher McDougall] * Running on Empty (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004IYJE8I/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004IYJE8I&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20) [book by Marshall Ulrich] * How to Train for Your First Half Marathon (http://jeffsanders.com/halfmarathon/) [blog post] * Heart Rate Training (http://jeffsanders.com/heart-rate-training/) [blog post] * Burst Training Podcast Episode (http://jeffsanders.com/028-burst-training-the-best-workout-for-busy-people-podcast/) [#28] * Exercise Gear Recommendations (http://jeffsanders.com/resources) [bottom of the page] Announcements * To join The 5 AM Club, get a FREE copy of The 5 AM Miracle eBook, AND jump-start your morning, visit 5amMiracle.com (http://5amMiracle.com). * For my next podcast episode I will be interviewing Chaz Rough (http://www.yogamazing.com/chaz/), famously known for his amazing video podcast, YogAmazing (http://yogamazing.com). Subscribe to the Show To make sure you don't miss a single episode of the podcast, I encourage you to subscribe in iTunes (http://jeffsanders.com/itunes/). (http://jeffsanders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/itunes.jpg)iTunes
