Six steps to a comfortable marathon run
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Six steps to a comfortable run. . .
1. DO THE SPLITS
Keep a note of your time, heart rate and, most importantly, mile splits (making sure you run each mile at the same speed) with the Timex Ironman Sleek 150-Lap (£79.99, timex.co.uk)
2. SMOOTH OPERATOR
Smooth on Body Glide's anti-rub stick (£6.95 or £13.95 with SPF25, londonmarathonstore.com) to friction-prone areas like underarms, inner thighs, nipples. Helps prevent uncomfortable chafing.
3. CIRCULATION BOOSTER
Improve your circulation with 70-denier compression tights by 2XU. Massive X reflective designs will help supporters spot you mid-race. Katie Price also wore the women's style in 2009. (From £80, 2xushop.co.uk)
4. GOOD TIME GEL
At 100 calories a pop, Gu Energy Gels (£36/24-pack, guenergy.co.uk) will stop you from hitting a fatal energy wall - the Chocolate Outrage flavour even contains Belgian chocolate. Take one 15 minutes before starting and then every 35 to 40 minutes and carry the lot in a Gu Marathon'r Lite bag (£20) around your waist.
5. SHORT AND SHARP
Adidas by Stella McCartney run shorts. The bright red designer numbers are lightweight and have an elasticated waist that won't dig into you two hours in. (£45, sweatybetty.com)
6. HOT TO TROT
The Newton women's distance racer, in bright orange, are trainers specifically designed for keeping you comfy during long distance runs. (£125, newtonrunning.co.uk)