{"id":185901,"date":"2025-11-27T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T07:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/?p=185901"},"modified":"2025-11-28T08:57:05","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T07:57:05","slug":"5-tips-for-marathon-newbies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/de\/sports\/5-tips-for-marathon-newbies\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tipps f\u00fcr Marathon-Neulinge"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- post header -->\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumn\">\n    <div class=\"col breadcrumb\">\n        <a href=\"\/de\/\">Startseite<\/a>\/\n        <a href=\"\/de\/category\/sports\/\">Sport<\/a>\/ 5 Tipps f\u00fcr Marathon-Neulinge\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row rowPostHeaderImage headerImageAnim\">\n    <div class=\"scrollAnim\" \n        id=\"postHeaderImage\"\n         style=\"width:100%;position:relative;overflow:hidden;        aspect-ratio:2        ;\" >\n    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\"\n        class=\"\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/marathon-tips.jpg\" style=\"transition: 0.35s all;height:100%;width:100%;        object-position: 58% 37%; object-fit: cover;\"\/>\n        <\/div>\n    \n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide rowPostHeader\">\n    <div id=\"postHeaderText\" class=\"col tcenter\" >\n        <div class=\"cat\"><a class=\"secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/de\/category\/sports\/\">Sport<\/a><\/div>\n        <div id=\"headerSocialIcons\" class=\"headerSocialIcons tleft\">\n            <a class=\"facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.puma-catchup.com%2Fde%2Fsports%2F5-tips-for-marathon-newbies%2F\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/sharing\/share-offsite\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.puma-catchup.com%2Fde%2Fsports%2F5-tips-for-marathon-newbies%2F\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"x\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/de\/sports\/5-tips-for-marathon-newbies\/&#038;text=\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"pinterest\" href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.puma-catchup.com%2Fde%2Fsports%2F5-tips-for-marathon-newbies%2F\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <h1 class=\"\" >Ihre ersten 42,2 Kilometer: 5 Tipps f\u00fcr Marathon-Neulinge<\/h1>\n        <div class=\"articleintro\" >Einfache Optimierungen, um diese legend\u00e4re Distanz machbar zu machen<\/div>\n        <div class=\"date\">27. November 2025 <\/div>\n\n        <div id=\"\" class=\"headerSocialIconsMobile tcenter mobile\">\n            <a class=\"sharing\" id=\"mobileshare\" onclick='navigator.share({ \"title\": &quot;5 Tips for Marathon Newbies&quot;, \"text\": &quot;Every year, millions of us commit to running the legendary marathon. 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Seine Urspr\u00fcnge gehen auf die umstrittene Geschichte eines griechischen Boten zur\u00fcck, der 490 v. Chr. eine 25 Meilen lange Reise von Marathon nach Athen zur\u00fccklegte. Heute str\u00f6men jedes Jahr Millionen von Menschen zu Marathonveranstaltungen. Was auch immer Ihre Motivation sein mag, 26,2 Meilen (42,2 Kilometer) zum ersten Mal zu laufen, ist eine gewaltige Herausforderung. Die gute Nachricht? Mit einigen klugen Entscheidungen und der richtigen Vorbereitung ist es machbar \u2013 und macht sogar Spa\u00df. Hier sind f\u00fcnf Tipps, die Ihnen helfen, die Ziellinie zu erreichen.<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_default\" ><h2>Setzen Sie sich den Erfolg zum Ziel<\/h2>Es ist eine pers\u00f6nliche Bestleistung! Wie lange Ihr erster Marathon auch dauern mag, er wird per Definition eine pers\u00f6nliche Bestleistung sein. Das er\u00f6ffnet Ihnen die M\u00f6glichkeit, sich weitere pers\u00f6nliche Ziele zu setzen. Vielleicht m\u00f6chten Sie eine Fitnessreise feiern oder nach einer Krankheit den ultimativen Meilenstein der Genesung erreichen. Vielleicht ist die Motivation auch extrinsisch: eine bestimmte Geldsumme sammeln oder sich einem Freund anschlie\u00dfen. F\u00fcr viele Sportler stimmen die Ziele mit ihren laufenden Trainingsherausforderungen \u00fcberein: genaues Tempo, mentale Belastbarkeit oder Rennstrategien.<br><br>Wenn Sie sich klar \u00fcberlegen, was f\u00fcr Sie Erfolg bedeutet, k\u00f6nnen Sie die langen Trainingsl\u00e4ufe besser durchhalten \u2013 und auch die anspruchsvolleren Kilometer des Wettkampfs selbst.<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row cols image text -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowTwoColumnsNarrow spacing articleText\">\n    <div class=\"col\">\n            <div class=\"bgimage\" style=\" aspect-ratio: 0.8  ; background-image: url('https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/dever-crop_marathon-tips-1.jpeg'); background-size: cover;background-position: 50% 41%;width:100%\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col\">\n            <div class=\"\" ><h2>W\u00e4hlen Sie Ihren Marathon sorgf\u00e4ltig aus<\/h2>Entscheiden Sie sich f\u00fcr die Art von Erfahrung, die Sie sich vorstellen. Die Herausforderung von H\u00fcgeln oder die Gleichm\u00e4\u00dfigkeit einer flachen Strecke? Bevorzugen Sie das Abenteuer einer Reise weit weg von zu Hause oder ben\u00f6tigen Sie eine leichter zug\u00e4ngliche Veranstaltung, bei der Sie von Freunden und Familie unterst\u00fctzt werden? Inspiriert Sie die Energie der Menschenmengen, die die Stra\u00dfen s\u00e4umen, oder w\u00fcrde Ihnen eine ruhigere Veranstaltung helfen, sich besser zu konzentrieren? Denken Sie \u00fcber den oben definierten Erfolg und die Variablen nach, von denen Sie wissen, dass sie Ihr Laufen beeinflussen, und treffen Sie eine bewusste Entscheidung.<br><br>Der PUMA-Athlet Patrick Dever w\u00e4hlte New York f\u00fcr sein Marathon-Deb\u00fct Anfang dieses Monats, unter anderem weil er wusste, dass die h\u00fcgelige Strecke weniger Erwartungen an eine schnelle Zeit stellte. (Trotzdem \u2013 oder vielleicht gerade deswegen \u2013 belegte er mit einer Zeit von 2:08:58 den vierten Platz und verfehlte die bisherige Olympia-Qualifikationszeit um weniger als eine Minute).<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_default\" ><h2>Bew\u00e4hrtes Kit<\/h2>Nimm dir Zeit f\u00fcr die Recherche, den Kauf und das Tragen der Ausr\u00fcstung, die zu dir passt. Der Tag des Rennens ist nie der richtige Zeitpunkt, um mit etwas Neuem zu experimentieren, egal ob es sich um Shorts oder Trinkroutinen handelt. Es ist viel angenehmer, in einer Ausr\u00fcstung an den Start zu gehen, die du in- und auswendig kennst.<br>Machen Sie es sich beim Kauf einer Laufausr\u00fcstung nicht zu kompliziert. Niemand braucht jedes einzelne Gadget oder 24 Paar Laufschuhe. Patrick trug bei seinem Marathon-Deb\u00fct die vielseitigen PUMA Fast-R NITRO\u2122 Elite 3. Er erz\u00e4hlte <a href=\"https:\/\/www.runnersworld.com\/uk\/health\/a776048\/listen-to-and-download-the-runners-world-uk-podcast\/\">Der Runner's World Podcast<\/a> Er trug die Elite 3 auch bei einem 5-km-Stra\u00dfenlauf und sogar bei Teilen des Trainings.<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_default\" ><h2>St\u00e4rken Sie Ihr Selbstvertrauen<\/h2>Ein Trainingsblock ist nicht nur k\u00f6rperliche Vorbereitung \u2013 es ist ein monatelanger Prozess, in dem auch die mentale Bereitschaft aufgebaut wird. Es gibt viele Elemente, die in das Training integriert werden k\u00f6nnen, um das Vertrauen in die eigene F\u00e4higkeit zu st\u00e4rken, den Kurs am Renntag zu absolvieren.<br>Wenn Sie ein erfahrener L\u00e4ufer sind, schauen Sie sich alte Tagebucheintr\u00e4ge oder Strava-Eintr\u00e4ge an, um sich daran zu erinnern, wie leistungsf\u00e4hig Sie sich beispielsweise nach Ihrem ersten Halbmarathon gef\u00fchlt haben. Wenn Sie in der N\u00e4he der Strecke wohnen, besuchen Sie Teile der Strecke, um sich Ihren Fortschritt vorzustellen und zu \u00fcberlegen, was Sie m\u00f6glicherweise ben\u00f6tigen. Variieren Sie Ihr Training, um Kraft und Kondition aufzubauen: Dies ist nicht nur f\u00fcr Stabilit\u00e4t und Beweglichkeit wichtig, sondern auch, um die Angst vor Verletzungen zu verringern.<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- row cols image text -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowTwoColumnsNarrow spacing articleText\">\n    <div class=\"col\">\n            <div class=\"\" ><h2>Feiern \u2013 dann ausruhen<\/h2>Erleichterung, Freude und vielleicht der Wunsch, das Ganze noch einmal zu machen? Die Gef\u00fchlswirrwarr nach dem \u00dcberqueren der Ziellinie als Marathon-Neuling ist intensiv. Geben Sie Ihrem K\u00f6rper (und Ihrem Gehirn) Zeit, die Atmosph\u00e4re auf sich wirken zu lassen. Es ist ein Moment, an den Sie sich f\u00fcr den Rest Ihres Lebens erinnern werden. Sobald Sie sich von Ihrem Runner's High erholt haben, ist es Zeit, sich auszuruhen und zu regenerieren. Ihr K\u00f6rper hat viel Stress ausgesetzt und muss wieder aufgef\u00fcllt werden. Trinken Sie viel, tanken Sie neue Energie, schlafen Sie gut und k\u00fcmmern Sie sich um eventuelle Verletzungen.<br><br>Achten Sie in den n\u00e4chsten zwei Wochen sorgf\u00e4ltig auf Ihre Ruhezeiten. M\u00f6glicherweise versp\u00fcren Sie ein Gef\u00fchl der Freiheit: kein Training mehr! Es ist verlockend, diese freie Zeit mit zahlreichen gesellschaftlichen Veranstaltungen oder Reisen zu f\u00fcllen. Planen Sie einige Tage v\u00f6lliger Ruhe ein: Nickerchen, sanfte Bewegung, Sportmassagen und viel Zeit auf dem Sofa sind sehr zu empfehlen.<br><br><strong>Sie sind kein Marathon-Neuling mehr. Als Marathon-Finisher planen Sie wahrscheinlich schon Ihren n\u00e4chsten Lauf.<\/strong><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col\">\n            <div class=\"bgimage\" style=\" aspect-ratio: 0.74836295603368  ; background-image: url('https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/nyc-race-22_marathon-tips.jpg'); background-size: cover;background-position: 50% 50%;width:100%\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jedes Jahr nehmen Millionen von uns an dem legend\u00e4ren Marathon teil. Anf\u00e4nger, Profisportler und Marathon-Neulinge: Hier sind f\u00fcnf Tipps, die Ihnen helfen, diese anspruchsvolle Distanz zu bew\u00e4ltigen (und danach Lust auf einen weiteren Marathon zu bekommen).<\/p>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":185902,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"is_top_article":false,"is_featured_article":true,"EasyPostViewCounter":2232,"meta-headline":"Your First Ever 26.2 miles: 5 Tips for Marathon Newbies","footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"class_list":["post-185901","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sports"],"fullData":{"ID":185901,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2025-11-27 08:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2025-11-27 07:30:00","post_content":"<!-- wp:puma\/row-post-header {\"image\":{\"id\":185902,\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/marathon-tips.jpg\"},\"headline\":\"Your First Ever 26.2 miles: 5 Tips for Marathon Newbies\",\"content\":\"Simple tweaks to make this legendary distance doable\",\"className\":\"\",\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"The marathon is a legendary distance. Its origins trace back to the disputed tale of a Greek messenger\\u0026rsquo;s 25-mile journey from Marathon to Athens in 490 B.C. Now, millions of us flock to marathon events each year. Whatever your motive, running 26.2 miles (42.2 kilometres) for the first time is daunting. The good news? With some savvy choices and the right preparation, it\\u0026rsquo;s achievable \\u0026ndash; and enjoyable. Here are five tips to get you over that finish line.\",\"style\":\"intro\",\"className\":\"\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;h2\\u0026gt;Set your sights on success\\u0026lt;\/h2\\u0026gt;It\\u0026rsquo;s a PB! However long your first marathon takes, it will, by definition, be a personal best. This opens up space for you to set some more personal aims. Perhaps you\\u0026rsquo;d like to celebrate a fitness journey, or reach the ultimate recovery milestone after illness. Maybe the motivation is extrinsic: raising a certain amount of money or joining a friend. For many athletes, goals will align with their ongoing training challenges: accurate pacing, mental resilience, or racing strategies.\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;Defining success clearly will help you get through those long training runs \\u0026ndash; as well as the more challenging miles of the race itself.\",\"className\":\"\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"style\":\"default\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-cols-image-text {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;h2\\u0026gt;Pick your marathon carefully\\u0026lt;\/h2\\u0026gt;Decide the type of experience you envisage. The challenge of hills, or the consistency of a flat route? Would you prefer the adventure of travelling far from home, or do you need a more accessible event with friends and family to support? Are you inspired by the energy of crowds lining the roads, or would a quieter event help you lock in? Think about the success you defined above, the variables you know affect your running, and select intentionally.\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;PUMA Athlete Patrick Dever chose New York for his marathon debut earlier this month, partly because he knew the hilly course meant less expectation for a fast time. 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It\\u0026rsquo;s much more comfortable to turn up to the start line in gear you know inside out.\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;Don\\u0026rsquo;t go overcomplicated when buying a running kit. No one needs every single gadget or a rotation of 24 pairs of shoes. Patrick wore the versatile PUMA Fast-R NITRO\\u0026trade; Elite 3 for his marathon debut. He told \\u0026lt;a href=\\u0026quot;https:\/\/www.runnersworld.com\/uk\/health\/a776048\/listen-to-and-download-the-runners-world-uk-podcast\/\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;the Runner\\u0026rsquo;s World podcast\\u0026lt;\/a\\u0026gt; he also wore the Elite 3s for a 5km road race, and even parts of training.\",\"className\":\"\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"style\":\"default\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;h2\\u0026gt;Build your confidence\\u0026lt;\/h2\\u0026gt;A training block isn\\u0026#039;t just physical preparation \\u0026ndash; it\\u0026#039;s the months-long process of building mental readiness too. There are plenty of elements to build into training to improve confidence in your ability to complete the course on race day.\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;If you\\u0026rsquo;re an established runner, review old diary or Strava entries to remember how capable you felt after, for example, your first half-marathon. If you live near the route, visit parts of the course to visualise your progress and what you might need. Mix up your training to add strength and conditioning: critical not only for stability and mobility, but for alleviating injury fears too.\",\"className\":\"\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"style\":\"default\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-cols-image-text {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;h2\\u0026gt;Celebrate \\u0026ndash; then rest\\u0026lt;\/h2\\u0026gt;Relief, joy, and possibly the desire to do the whole thing again? The blur of emotions after crossing the finish line as a marathon newbie is intense. Give your body (and brain) time to soak in the atmosphere. It\\u0026rsquo;s a moment you\\u0026rsquo;ll remember for the rest of your life. Once you\\u0026rsquo;ve come down from the runner\\u0026rsquo;s high, it\\u0026rsquo;s time to rest and recover. Your body has undergone a lot of stress and needs replenishing. Rehydrate, refuel, sleep well, and address any injuries.\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;Guard your downtime carefully over the next fortnight. You might feel a sense of freedom: no more training! It\\u0026rsquo;s tempting to fill that spare time with back-to-back social events or travel. Schedule in some days of complete rest: naps, gentle movement, sports massages, and plenty of sofa time are all encouraged.\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;You\\u0026#039;ll no longer be a marathon newbie. As a marathon finisher, you\\u0026rsquo;re likely already planning your next one.\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\",\"image\":{\"id\":185907,\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/nyc-race-22_marathon-tips.jpg\"},\"showCaption\":false,\"className\":\"\",\"order\":\"1\",\"width\":\"Narrow\",\"style\":\"\",\"aspect\":\"0\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"caption\":\"\",\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->","post_title":"5 Tips for Marathon Newbies","post_excerpt":"Every year, millions of us commit to running the legendary marathon. 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This opens up space for you to set some more personal aims. Perhaps you\\u0026rsquo;d like to celebrate a fitness journey, or reach the ultimate recovery milestone after illness. Maybe the motivation is extrinsic: raising a certain amount of money or joining a friend. For many athletes, goals will align with their ongoing training challenges: accurate pacing, mental resilience, or racing strategies.\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;Defining success clearly will help you get through those long training runs \\u0026ndash; as well as the more challenging miles of the race itself.\",\"className\":\"\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"style\":\"default\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-cols-image-text {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;h2\\u0026gt;Pick your marathon carefully\\u0026lt;\/h2\\u0026gt;Decide the type of experience you envisage. The challenge of hills, or the consistency of a flat route? Would you prefer the adventure of travelling far from home, or do you need a more accessible event with friends and family to support? Are you inspired by the energy of crowds lining the roads, or would a quieter event help you lock in? Think about the success you defined above, the variables you know affect your running, and select intentionally.\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;PUMA Athlete Patrick Dever chose New York for his marathon debut earlier this month, partly because he knew the hilly course meant less expectation for a fast time. (Despite that \\u0026ndash; or perhaps partly because of it \\u0026ndash; he finished fourth overall, in 2:08:58, less than a minute off the previous Olympic qualifying time).\",\"image\":{\"id\":185909,\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/dever-crop_marathon-tips-1.jpeg\"},\"order\":\"2\",\"showCaption\":false,\"className\":\"\",\"width\":\"Narrow\",\"style\":\"\",\"aspect\":\"0\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"caption\":\"\",\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;h2\\u0026gt;Tried and tested kit\\u0026lt;\/h2\\u0026gt;Dedicate time to researching, buying, and running in the kit that suits you. Race day is never the time to experiment with anything new, whether that\\u0026rsquo;s shorts or hydration routines. It\\u0026rsquo;s much more comfortable to turn up to the start line in gear you know inside out.\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;Don\\u0026rsquo;t go overcomplicated when buying a running kit. No one needs every single gadget or a rotation of 24 pairs of shoes. Patrick wore the versatile PUMA Fast-R NITRO\\u0026trade; Elite 3 for his marathon debut. He told \\u0026lt;a href=\\u0026quot;https:\/\/www.runnersworld.com\/uk\/health\/a776048\/listen-to-and-download-the-runners-world-uk-podcast\/\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;the Runner\\u0026rsquo;s World podcast\\u0026lt;\/a\\u0026gt; he also wore the Elite 3s for a 5km road race, and even parts of training.\",\"className\":\"\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"style\":\"default\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;h2\\u0026gt;Build your confidence\\u0026lt;\/h2\\u0026gt;A training block isn\\u0026#039;t just physical preparation \\u0026ndash; it\\u0026#039;s the months-long process of building mental readiness too. There are plenty of elements to build into training to improve confidence in your ability to complete the course on race day.\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;If you\\u0026rsquo;re an established runner, review old diary or Strava entries to remember how capable you felt after, for example, your first half-marathon. If you live near the route, visit parts of the course to visualise your progress and what you might need. Mix up your training to add strength and conditioning: critical not only for stability and mobility, but for alleviating injury fears too.\",\"className\":\"\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"style\":\"default\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:puma\/row-cols-image-text {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;h2\\u0026gt;Celebrate \\u0026ndash; then rest\\u0026lt;\/h2\\u0026gt;Relief, joy, and possibly the desire to do the whole thing again? The blur of emotions after crossing the finish line as a marathon newbie is intense. Give your body (and brain) time to soak in the atmosphere. It\\u0026rsquo;s a moment you\\u0026rsquo;ll remember for the rest of your life. Once you\\u0026rsquo;ve come down from the runner\\u0026rsquo;s high, it\\u0026rsquo;s time to rest and recover. Your body has undergone a lot of stress and needs replenishing. Rehydrate, refuel, sleep well, and address any injuries.\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;Guard your downtime carefully over the next fortnight. You might feel a sense of freedom: no more training! It\\u0026rsquo;s tempting to fill that spare time with back-to-back social events or travel. Schedule in some days of complete rest: naps, gentle movement, sports massages, and plenty of sofa time are all encouraged.\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;You\\u0026#039;ll no longer be a marathon newbie. As a marathon finisher, you\\u0026rsquo;re likely already planning your next one.\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\",\"image\":{\"id\":185907,\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/nyc-race-22_marathon-tips.jpg\"},\"showCaption\":false,\"className\":\"\",\"order\":\"1\",\"width\":\"Narrow\",\"style\":\"\",\"aspect\":\"0\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"caption\":\"\",\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->","title":"5 Tipps f\u00fcr Marathon-Neulinge","excerpt":"Jedes Jahr nehmen Millionen von uns an dem legend\u00e4ren Marathon teil. 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