Running a marathon is definitely no easy feat and many of us look up what exactly needs to be done to actually be able to run a marathon, don’t we? Do you really need to train every day? Is there a particular diet to follow? Well, here’s answering all your questions. Read on as we bust myths related to running a marathon...

Of course, being fit is a definite plus, however, getting fit whilst you train is an option too. Ayesha Billimoria, a seasoned runner recently told a leading women’s magazine, “(You need) discipline, dedication and hard hours of feet on the ground. But most importantly, the joy of training for it. After all, every race boils down to how much you have trained for it. Some days it will take a lot out of you. You may be very tired, lack sleep or your body just isn’t going the way you want it to go. Listen to it. Give it rest if need be.”

Ayesha claims that you need to first learn to enjoy the running. It’s important not to be all over the place with your program. It’s important to get the right trainers and inform them of your goals. If you are clear about what you want to achieve, the training will prove to be more productive too.

Learn to be okay if it all does not go the way you planned. It’s expected to not be perfect at something the first time around. It’s okay if your first ever marathon takes you longer to complete than you thought it would—because it can always act as a benchmark for your next one.

It’s important to relax and accept a little exhaustion. Listen to your breath and learn to take your mind away from the exhaustion. Everyone has their low points and athletes do too.
Go on, run that marathon!