035 - Running at Sunrise: How to Train for Your First Marathon, Half Marathon, or 5k
Summary: It's almost time for running season. Are you ready? This week's episode of <a href="https://www.jeffsanders.com/itunes">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>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><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><br><strong>Tip of the Week<br></strong><br>For this week's tip I share <strong>3 essential elements to brew high quality coffee and espresso:</strong><ol> <li>Pristine water</li> <li>Fresh roasted beans</li> <li>The right grind</li> </ol><ul> <li> <a href="https://www.jeffsanders.com/water-before-coffee/">Water Before Coffee</a> [my blog post]</li> <li> <a href="http://puravidacreategood.com/">Pura Vida Coffee</a> [this is where I get my favorite organic beans]</li> <li> <a href="http://www.ncausa.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=71">How to Brew Coffee</a> [article from the National Coffee Association]</li> <li> <a 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">Capresso Infinity Conical Burr Grinder</a> [high-quality grinder at a low price]</li> </ul><strong>Resources Mentioned in the Show</strong><ol> <li> <a 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">Ultramarathon Man</a> [book by Dean Karnazes]</li> <li> <a 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">Finding Ultra</a> [book by Rich Roll]</li> <li> <a 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">Eat & Run</a> [book by Scott Jurek]</li> <li> <a 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">Born to Run</a> [book by Christopher McDougall]</li> <li> <a href="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">Running on Empty</a> [book by Marshall Ulrich]</li> <li> <a href="https://www.jeffsanders.com/halfmarathon/">How to Train for Your First Half Marathon</a> [blog post]</li> <li> <a href="https://www.jeffsanders.com/heart-rate-training/">Heart Rate Training</a> [blog post]</li> <li> <a href="https://www.jeffsanders.com/028-burst-training-the-best-workout-for-busy-people-podcast/">Burst Training Podcast Episode</a> [#28]</li> <li> <a href="https://www.jeffsanders.com/tools/">Exercise Gear Recommendations</a> [bottom of the page]</li> </ol>
