As experienced runners can attest, one’s first 100km (about 62-mile) run is almost always one’s hardest run. Besides being physically fit, participants must be mentally fit; truth be told, it takes a very special human to travel 100km on footThe following tips will help runners to prepare for—and succeed in—their first 100km. Read the blog: https://adamgant.net/how-to-prepare-for-your-first-100km/

1. HOW TO PREPARE
For Your First 100 KM Race
P R E S E N T E D B Y
A D A M G A N T

2. THE FOLLOWING TIPS WILL HELP RUNNERS TO
PREPARE FOR—AND SUCCEED IN—THEIR FIRST 100KM.
As experienced runners can attest, one’s first 100km (about 62-mile) run is
almost always one’s hardest run. Besides being physically fit, participants
must be mentally fit; truth be told, it takes a very special human to travel
100km on foot.

3. EAT HEALTHY
AND LIGHT
A healthy, light diet is an important
ingredient in achieving running
success. One should absolutely not
be emaciated or malnourished—
these conditions are unhealthy,
dangerous, and detrimental to
running abilities.
Don’t follow a crash diet, but be sure
to eat healthy foods in moderation
while training for a 100km.

4. MAKE A
SCHEDULE
Making and sticking to a schedule is a must for
prospective marathon runners—even those who’ve been
running since their youth. Try to run five or six days per
week and increase the daily-run distance by about five
percent each week. For instance, run 10km (about three
miles) per day throughout the first week, six miles per day
the second week, and so on. It should also be noted that it
will prove beneficial to fit in a longer run each weekend.

5. ARRANGE A
TRIAL RUN
This tip is easier to follow if a
runner has multiple months to
prepare for a 100km.
Arrange a trial run about one
month out from the competition,
and maintain a consistent pace
while completing the entirety of
the exercise. GPS devices are
ideal for tracking distance and
speed. If necessary, training can
be adjusted based upon how
tough or effortless this run proves
to be.

6. Running a 100km is incredibly challenging—and incredibly rewarding.
Remember that every journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step.
Between training and the race itself, this journey may be longer than
1000 miles, but the principle still applies!

7. THANK YOU FOR
YOUR TIME!
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