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How to Improve Your Marathon Time

Hello fellow marathoners! About three years ago, I started a little "Life's To-Do List", and at the top of the list I found myself writing "Run a Marathon".

I'm not quite sure what I was thinking at the time, but ever since that moment, I've found a true passion for running, and especially for marathoning. As many of you experienced marathoners may know, once you get bitten by the marathon bug, it's hard to quit. Every race is a race against your personal best, especially if you're competitive in nature like me.

On my fourth marathon, I finally broke that four-hour mark that I had been aiming for! I have decided to create this site to share tidbits of wisdom that I have picked up over the last three years and promote a wide array of products that I have found to be instrumental to my success along the way.

I sincerely hope that these tips and products will allow you to improve your marathon time and set many PR's in the future! Thanks for stopping by!

Clint's Tips to Improve Your Marathon Time

Run Through the Wall Using these Great Marathon Mind Games!

The Toughest Part of Marathon Training-The Taper!

Marathon Checklist

Clint's Product Recommendations

All of the products below have helped me tremendously over the years to continually improve as a marathon runner. Hopefully they can help you to improve your marathon time as they have done for me!
Oakley Thump Pro MP3 Sunglasses: Wireless...Stylish...What more could you ask for?

Oakley Thump Pro MP3 Player Sunglasses Review
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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 9 Running Shoes: Comfortable as ever, and now available in a mean-looking black/gray color!

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 9 Running Shoes Review
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The Marathon Method Book for Beginners: Read my review of this great book for beginning marathoners!
The Marathon Method Book Review
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Muscle Gaining Secrets: Although not recommended during prime marathon training season, this is a great program for the off-season to help add muscle mass. Gaining strength during the off-season will help you to power through training-season and help to keep that nasty injury bug away.
Muscle Gaining Secrets Book Review
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Other Squidoo Lenses Created by the Author

Here are some other non-marathon related lenses that I've put together for various products!

With summer just around the corner, a company named Sea Eagle is selling lots of really affordable and innovative inflatable boats and kayaks:
Sea Eagle Inflatable Boats and Kayaks Review

With over 60% of America needing contacts or prescription glasses, this company specializes in the lowest-priced prescription glasses out there:
GlassesUSA Review

Another good site for ordering glasses online, FramesDirect excells in selling designer eyeglasses and designer sunglasses.
FramesDirect Review

This new company called SleepRevolution designs this cool alternative to box springs and bed frames:
SleepRevolution Review

Helpful Marathon Items on Amazon

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Other Recommended Sites

Several other sites have helped to fuel my passion for marathon running over the years:

Runners World
Cool Running
Marathon Guide

Hope you enjoyed my site! Let me know any comments or questions you may have!

  • Nehal Sep 10, 2009 @ 5:42 am | delete
    When you instill a mindet that you are using every run to achieve your personal best, it gives you a growing mentality. Possessing a growing mindset, you will be willing to learn, wiling to make a mistake to understand your body better and take your running to the next level.

    Here is a list of marathons that you can sign up to:
    http://runningblueprint.com/blog/marathon-training/marathons-in-2009

    Good luck!
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