Comments on: 7 Tips for Running Your First Marathon

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:50:48 +0000

YEAH!!! I am a runner and have ran 3 halfs…..always working for a full, but tend to get injured on the way. ARG! I will keep your tips in mind and hopefully complete my first full soon. It is such a treat for me to run!!!

By: Katie

Katie — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:50:19 +0000

Hi Amanda, I stumbled on your post and I would like to say “Thanks for the great tips!” I am running my first half-marathon this weekend (White Rock in Dallas) and I am beginning to get a little freaked out – AH! But, I enjoyed your tips and I look forward to my race and proving to myself that I can do it! -Katie

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:38:28 +0000

Amanda great tips for first time marathoners, heck multi-time marathoners for that matter. As a “Sock Geek” I appreciate your advice on the importance of a quality running sock. When you consider the micro climate in a running shoe you have heat, friction and mositure. Let any or all of these variables get out-of-hand and the result is blisters, calluses, and hot spots. A premium running sock will manage mositure through the use of various hydrophobic materials, reduce friction and hot spots through improved fit and low coefficient friction fabrics. Also, they will improve the fit of your running shoes, and as you have learned with your Balega’s they are darn comfortable. If anyone would like to checkout what is currently available in running sock styles and technology they can drop by my running sock website, http://www.sockgeek.com. If anyone has any specific questions I can be reached directly through the Sock Geek website as well. Cheers and good running!

By: Baby Bump Diaries

Baby Bump Diaries — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:58:43 +0000

Training for a marathon is one of the best things I have ever done! I didn’t actually run the marathon but training for it was all I needed.

By: Laura

Laura — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:02:52 +0000

Congratulations! I have running a marathon on my list of things to-do in life, but haven’t put anything into action yet. It’s inspiring to hear stories like yours and I hope one day that I can get to where you are. Thanks for sharing your advice!