Walking a marathon in 3 weeks any tips?

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DryWhiteagainW · 23/04/2021 22:41

I’m pretty fit and not too worried about the walking. Planning to walk in my running trainers that are super comfy. What do I need to take? Do I need to tape feet? Any tips?

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LolaNova · 24/04/2021 07:59

Small first aid kit with blister plasters, moleskin (you can stick it to either your skin or any areas on shoes or clothes that start to rub), and painkillers.

I’d have a packet or two of sweets - jellybabies, haribo, uncooked jelly cubes etc. Just in case you start to flag. And water. Aim to have sips regularly. You can dehydrate much quicker than you realise.

Just go out and enjoy it. If you’ve got no particular time limit, it’s easily doable. DH and I used to go out and walk 20, 30 miles all the time pre-DCs. We’re forced to run the distance now to save time 😂

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DryWhiteagainW · 24/04/2021 07:49

fellrunner I’ve done 19 miles once but have been doing regular weekly walks around 10 miles. It’s pretty flat and a mixture of pavement and fields (hopefully not muddy!). We have planned stops for drink and loo and are being delivered lunch so I was planning to take a small backpack.

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fellrunner85 · 24/04/2021 07:20

Hmm. How far have you walked in training, what's the terrain like (ie road, trail, fells, bog), and are there stations along the way for water and food? Or do you have to carry all your own supplies?

shivermetimbers77 · 23/04/2021 22:43

Blister plasters are a must! Good luck

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