Running a marathon is a major life goal for many people, but it takes precise planning and extensive training to succeed in the 26.2-mile-long race. Here are some training tips for marathon hopefuls:

Quit your job



Hire a personal trainer to make sure you’re training as expensively as possible



Make sure you have a pair of new, comfortable running clogs



Familiarize yourself with the course ahead of time so you’ll know how to direct ambulances to your location



Carbo-load with plenty of pasta the night before you consider entering a marathon



Try to run at least once before race day



Staying hydrated is important, so be sure to drink plenty of bodily fluids



Bear in mind that cramps are a signal you are about to die



Visualize your success and how good it will feel to accomplish something hundreds of other people will accomplish before you that day



Driving 26.2 miles is also an accomplishment of sorts



Be sure to check with your doctor whether you have any health problems that could give you any excuse whatsoever not to do this

