Sensible advice for people planning their first marathon

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Sensible advice for people planning their first marathon

1 March 2023

Steve Targett

Wednesday 1 March 2023, 12:35 AM

Running a marathon is something that some people just have to do [Image: Miguel A Amutio on Unsplash]

Running-related injuries are common and evidence-based injury-prevention interventions are lacking, but sports physician Steve Targett offers some tips for those wanting to get to the start line

Top tips for an injury-free marathon, Find comfortable running shoes, then stick to the same make and model. Follow a gradual training programme appropriate for your fitness and experien, Pract Green w Pale Yellow

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References

Fokkema T, de Vos RJ, van Ochten JM, et al. Preventing running-related injuries using evidence-based online advice: the design of a randomised-controlled trial. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med 2017;3(1):e000265.
Fokkema T, de Vos RJ, van Ochten JM, et al. Online multifactorial prevention programme has no effect on the number of running-related injuries: a randomised controlled trial. Br J Sports Med 2019;53(23):1479–85.

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