Half and full marathon training programme: Two tips for week four

With seven weeks to go for the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon and about double that time for the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon, it’s time for runners to step up their preparation.

Published on: Oct 2, 2016, 13:19:22 IST

By Rajat Chauhan

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October is upon us. With seven weeks to go for the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon and about double that time for the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon, it’s time for runners to step up their preparation, take it to the next level. The Wipro Chennai Marathon is also getting closer.

Keep your breathing easy throughout the run and stay gentle on your feet. (Raj K Raj/HT file photo)

Read | How to be a more efficient marathon runner

Here’s some handy tips to help you do just that:

Dr Rajat Chauhan is a student of running & pain and a Sports Medicine doctor. He has been organising La Ultra - The High, a 333km run in Leh-Ladakh for last 7 years now. Twitter: @drrajatchauhan

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Rajat Chauhan
Rajat Chauhan is a Sports-Exercise Medicine doctor

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