{"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\/es\/sports\/5-tips-for-marathon-newbies\/","title":{"rendered":"5 consejos para principiantes en maratones"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- post header -->\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumn\">\n    <div class=\"col breadcrumb\">\n        <a href=\"\/es\/\">Inicio<\/a>\/\n        <a href=\"\/es\/category\/sports\/\">Deportes<\/a>\/ 5 consejos para principiantes en maratones\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\/es\/category\/sports\/\">Deportes<\/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%2Fes%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%2Fes%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\/es\/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%2Fes%2Fsports%2F5-tips-for-marathon-newbies%2F\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <h1 class=\"\" >Tu primera marat\u00f3n de 42 km: 5 consejos para principiantes<\/h1>\n        <div class=\"articleintro\" >Peque\u00f1os ajustes para hacer factible esta distancia legendaria<\/div>\n        <div class=\"date\">27 de noviembre de 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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Sus or\u00edgenes se remontan a la controvertida historia de un mensajero griego que recorri\u00f3 40 kil\u00f3metros desde Marat\u00f3n hasta Atenas en el a\u00f1o 490 a. C. Hoy en d\u00eda, millones de personas acuden cada a\u00f1o a eventos de marat\u00f3n. Sea cual sea tu motivo, correr 42,2 kil\u00f3metros por primera vez es una tarea abrumadora. \u00bfLa buena noticia? Con algunas decisiones inteligentes y la preparaci\u00f3n adecuada, es posible lograrlo y disfrutar del proceso. Aqu\u00ed tienes cinco consejos para cruzar la l\u00ednea de meta.<\/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>F\u00edjate como objetivo el \u00e9xito.<\/h2>\u00a1Es tu mejor marca personal! Independientemente del tiempo que tardes en completar tu primera marat\u00f3n, por definici\u00f3n ser\u00e1 tu mejor marca personal. Esto te abre la puerta a fijarte m\u00e1s objetivos personales. Quiz\u00e1s quieras celebrar tu trayectoria en el mundo del fitness o alcanzar el hito definitivo de recuperaci\u00f3n tras una enfermedad. Tal vez tu motivaci\u00f3n sea extr\u00ednseca: recaudar una determinada cantidad de dinero o unirte a un amigo. Para muchos atletas, los objetivos estar\u00e1n en consonancia con sus retos de entrenamiento continuos: ritmo preciso, resistencia mental o estrategias de carrera.<br><br>Definir claramente el \u00e9xito te ayudar\u00e1 a superar esos largos entrenamientos, as\u00ed como los kil\u00f3metros m\u00e1s dif\u00edciles de la carrera en s\u00ed.<\/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>Elige tu marat\u00f3n con cuidado.<\/h2>Decide el tipo de experiencia que deseas vivir. \u00bfEl reto de las colinas o la regularidad de una ruta llana? \u00bfPrefieres la aventura de viajar lejos de casa o necesitas un evento m\u00e1s accesible con amigos y familiares que te apoyen? \u00bfTe inspira la energ\u00eda de las multitudes que se agolpan a lo largo de las carreteras o te ayudar\u00eda m\u00e1s un evento m\u00e1s tranquilo a concentrarte? Piensa en el \u00e9xito que has definido anteriormente, en las variables que sabes que afectan a tu carrera y elige con intenci\u00f3n.<br><br>El atleta de PUMA Patrick Dever eligi\u00f3 Nueva York para debutar en marat\u00f3n a principios de este mes, en parte porque sab\u00eda que el recorrido monta\u00f1oso significaba menos expectativas de lograr un tiempo r\u00e1pido. (A pesar de eso, o quiz\u00e1s en parte debido a ello, termin\u00f3 cuarto en la clasificaci\u00f3n general, con un tiempo de 2:08:58, a menos de un minuto del tiempo de clasificaci\u00f3n ol\u00edmpica anterior).<\/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>Kit probado y comprobado<\/h2>Dedica tiempo a investigar, comprar y correr con el equipo que m\u00e1s te convenga. El d\u00eda de la carrera nunca es el momento adecuado para probar nada nuevo, ya sean pantalones cortos o rutinas de hidrataci\u00f3n. Es mucho m\u00e1s c\u00f3modo presentarse en la l\u00ednea de salida con un equipo que conoces a la perfecci\u00f3n.<br>No te compliques demasiado a la hora de comprar un equipo para correr. Nadie necesita todos los gadgets ni 24 pares de zapatillas diferentes. Patrick utiliz\u00f3 las vers\u00e1tiles PUMA Fast-R NITRO\u2122 Elite 3 para su debut en marat\u00f3n. Seg\u00fan \u00e9l: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.runnersworld.com\/uk\/health\/a776048\/listen-to-and-download-the-runners-world-uk-podcast\/\">El podcast de Runner's World<\/a> Tambi\u00e9n utiliz\u00f3 las Elite 3 para una carrera de 5 km en carretera e incluso para algunas sesiones de entrenamiento.<\/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>Desarrolla tu confianza<\/h2>Un bloque de entrenamiento no es solo preparaci\u00f3n f\u00edsica, sino tambi\u00e9n un proceso de varios meses para desarrollar la preparaci\u00f3n mental. Hay muchos elementos que se pueden incorporar al entrenamiento para mejorar la confianza en tu capacidad para completar el recorrido el d\u00eda de la carrera.<br>Si eres un corredor experimentado, revisa tu diario o tus entradas en Strava para recordar c\u00f3mo te sent\u00edas despu\u00e9s de, por ejemplo, tu primera media marat\u00f3n. Si vives cerca de la ruta, recorre algunas partes del recorrido para visualizar tu progreso y lo que podr\u00edas necesitar. Combina tu entrenamiento para ganar fuerza y resistencia: esto es fundamental no solo para la estabilidad y la movilidad, sino tambi\u00e9n para aliviar el miedo a las lesiones.<\/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>Celebra y luego descansa.<\/h2>\u00bfAlivio, alegr\u00eda y, tal vez, ganas de volver a hacerlo? Las emociones que se sienten al cruzar la meta por primera vez en una marat\u00f3n son intensas. Dale tiempo a tu cuerpo (y a tu mente) para empaparse del ambiente. Es un momento que recordar\u00e1s durante toda tu vida. Una vez que hayas bajado del subid\u00f3n del corredor, es hora de descansar y recuperarse. Tu cuerpo ha sufrido mucho estr\u00e9s y necesita reponerse. Rehidr\u00e1tate, recarga energ\u00edas, duerme bien y trata cualquier lesi\u00f3n.<br><br>Cuida bien tu tiempo libre durante las pr\u00f3ximas dos semanas. Es posible que sientas una sensaci\u00f3n de libertad: \u00a1se acabaron los entrenamientos! Es tentador llenar ese tiempo libre con eventos sociales o viajes. Programa algunos d\u00edas de descanso completo: se recomienda dormir siestas, hacer ejercicio suave, recibir masajes deportivos y pasar mucho tiempo en el sof\u00e1.<br><br><strong>Ya no ser\u00e1s un novato en maratones. Como finalista de maratones, probablemente ya est\u00e9s planeando tu pr\u00f3xima carrera.<\/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>Cada a\u00f1o, millones de personas se comprometen a correr la legendaria marat\u00f3n. Tanto principiantes como atletas profesionales y curiosos: aqu\u00ed hay cinco consejos que te ayudar\u00e1n a completar la intimidante distancia (y a querer correr otra despu\u00e9s).<\/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":2238,"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. (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. 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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 consejos para principiantes en maratones","excerpt":"Cada a\u00f1o, millones de personas se comprometen a correr la legendaria marat\u00f3n. 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