6 Training Tips For The GC Marathon

1. ENTER EARLY
“There seems to be an indescribable ‘pull’ or certain magnetic energy that draws the best out of your preparation when you have made a solid commitment by officially registering.”

Brad Beer – Gold Coast Marathon advocate, physiotherapist and author.

2. TAKE AIM
“Without goals, you’re just a jogger. Joggers just jog around, runners have structure and are focused on a destination, a personal best, first marathon or anything that will make them stretch physically and emotionally.”

Rob de-Castella – two-time Commonwealth Games gold medalist and former marathon world record holder.

3. MAKE IT PERSONAL
“A personalised training program factors in a runner’s initial level of fitness and is structured to meet availability with the amount of training sessions per week. They can be re-jigged to allow for injury and illness which may strike during training.”

Pat Carroll – four-time Gold Coast Marathon winner.