Running at Sunrise: How to Train for Your First Marathon, Half Marathon, or 5k [Podcast #035]
Summary: <br> It's almost time for running season. Are you ready? This week's episode of <a title="Subscribe in iTunes" href="https://www.jeffsanders.com/itunes" target="_blank">The 5 AM Miracle</a> features a thorough discussion on how to train for your first big race, from a 5K all the way up to a full marathon.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.jeffsanders.com/034-are-you-living-or-existing-interview-kimanzi-constable-podcast/">← Previous Episode</a><br> <a href="https://www.jeffsanders.com/036-yogamazing-interview-with-chaz-rough-podcast/">Next Episode →</a><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.jeffsanders.com/035-running-at-sunrise-how-to-train-first-marathon-half-marathon-5k-podcast/"></a><br><br> Photo Credit: <a href="https://www.jeffsanders.com" target="_blank">Jeff Sanders</a><br> 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.<br> 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.<br> Tip of the Week<br> For this week's tip I share 3 essential elements to brew high quality coffee and espresso:<br> <br> * Pristine water<br> * Fresh roasted beans<br> * The right grind<br> <br> <br> * <a title="Water Before Coffee" href="https://www.jeffsanders.com/water-before-coffee/" target="_blank">Water Before Coffee</a> [my blog post]<br> * <a title="Pura Vida Coffee" href="http://puravidacreategood.com" target="_blank">Pura Vida Coffee</a> [this is where I get my favorite organic beans]<br> * <a title="How to Brew Coffee" href="http://www.ncausa.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=71" target="_blank">How to Brew Coffee</a> [article from the National Coffee Association]<br> * <a title="Capresso Infinity Conical Burr Grinder" href="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" target="_blank">Capresso Infinity Conical Burr Grinder</a> [high-quality grinder at a low price]<br> <br> Featured Content<br> In this episode, I share 5 Do's and 5 Don'ts on how to prepare for your first big race:<br><br> <br> <br> * Why running at sunrise can be a great training tool.<br> * How to create your ideal training plan.<br> * How a heart rate monitor can make the whole process super easy.<br> * Why you need to invest in the right gear.<br> * Why it's okay to be terrible, even on race day.<br> * How to mix up your training to be ready for anything.<br> * How to love the entire process from the very beginning.<br> <br> Resources Mentioned in the Show<br> <br> * <a title="Ultramarathon Man" href="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" target="_blank">Ultramarathon Man</a> [book by Dean Karnazes]<br> * <a title="Finding Ultra" href="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" target="_blank">Finding Ultra</a> [book by Rich Roll]<br> * <a title="Eat & Run" href="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" target="_blank">Eat & Run</a> [book by Scott Jurek]<br> * <a title="Born to Run" href="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" target="_blank">Born to Run</a> [book by Christopher McDougall]<br>
