| Running a marathon is no easy feat. It takes | | | | weather to see what to expect on race day. |
| months of preparation and dedication. After this | | | | Make sure you have the proper shoes, socks, |
| long preparatory process it is important to take | | | | and outfit for the weather. Don't forget to |
| the final steps the week before the race to | | | | stretch! |
| make sure you are maximally prepared to take | | | | Saturday - Run 2 miles today. Make sure you |
| on your marathon. Here is a day by day schedule | | | | take it easy on this run. The whole point of this |
| of what you should be doing to prepare the week | | | | run is to get your muscles moving the day before |
| before the marathon. | | | | the race. Stretch out well before and after the |
| Monday - Rest day. Do not run today since you | | | | run to make sure that you will not be stiff for the |
| probably have done a 4 mile run the day before, | | | | big race tomorrow. Have a hearty dinner filled |
| but make sure you still stretch out well and stay | | | | with high protein and carbohydrates such as |
| hydrated. | | | | spaghetti and meatballs. |
| Tuesday - Run 3 miles today. Make sure you | | | | Sunday (Race Day) - Make sure you eat before |
| stretch before and after your run and drink | | | | the race. Don't eat anything that you normally |
| plenty of fluids throughout the day. | | | | wouldn't before a race. Some good choices are |
| Wednesday - Run 4 miles today. Stretch out well | | | | oatmeal, a bagel and cream cheese, or a cereal |
| today and stay hydrated. Plan out how much time | | | | with fiber and whole grains. |
| you are going to need to get to the race and | | | | The week before a marathon is the time that |
| decide if you are going to drive or take public | | | | you make sure that you are hydrated for your |
| transportation. You do not want to be stressed | | | | race and have eaten the proper foods so that |
| out about these details the morning of the race. | | | | you have enough fuel to run 26.2 miles. Be sure |
| Thursday - Rest Day. Do not run today but make | | | | you have tapered and stretched enough that |
| sure you still stretch out your muscles to prevent | | | | muscles are rested and ready to run. If you |
| them from getting too stiff. Don't forget to | | | | follow these simple steps the week before the |
| hydrate well today. | | | | marathon you will complete your marathon |
| Friday - Rest Day. Do not run today. Check the | | | | training and ensure a successful race. |