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Kindly Guide What Else Should I Start I Want To Participate In Marathon

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Posted on Fri, 31 Jan 2025
Question: I want to participate in Marathon s. I am 56 years. I am walking for 10000 steps each day... kindly guide what else should I start with ?
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Answered by Dr. Bhanu Partap (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Needs preparation

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Marathons are usually 15+ kms long and requires proper physical training if you want to complete the run. This mainly requires stamina buildup along with good protein diet and adequate hydration.

Walking 10000 steps a day is good but nothing in comparison to running a marathon.

Here are some basic tips to train yourself

1. Train for 3-4 times a week.
2. Atleast 40 mins of jogg or brisk walk daily
3. Take proper walk breaks for your muscles to recover.
4. It would be great if you take help from a physical trainer.

Kind Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Bhanu Partap (19 hours later)
Sir
Please explaing this : 1. Train for 3-4 times a week.
What kind of training?
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Answered by Dr. Bhanu Partap (43 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Hello again

Detailed Answer:
It means train your body for stamina buildup. Go for long runs 3 times in a week and gradually try to increase the distance covered. Remember, stamina building is not a couple of days process, it takes several weeks and even months with right guidance and diet.

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Kindly Guide What Else Should I Start I Want To Participate In Marathon

Brief Answer: Needs preparation Detailed Answer: Hello Marathons are usually 15+ kms long and requires proper physical training if you want to complete the run. This mainly requires stamina buildup along with good protein diet and adequate hydration. Walking 10000 steps a day is good but nothing in comparison to running a marathon. Here are some basic tips to train yourself 1. Train for 3-4 times a week. 2. Atleast 40 mins of jogg or brisk walk daily 3. Take proper walk breaks for your muscles to recover. 4. It would be great if you take help from a physical trainer. Kind Regards