2009 Honda Training Tips

 Set your eyes on the goal, and start running!
 

NBC 5's Fitness Team helps you find all the gear you need to get ready for the marathon.
 

The NBC 5 Fitness Team helps explain how to practice what you eat and drink before the marathon.
 

Though some aches and pains are normal and to be expected, you do need to pay attention to what your body is telling you.
 

Andrea Metcalf of the NBC fitness team and Erin Coomer from AthletiCo discuss how to tell the difference between some minor aches and pains and real physical problems.

 26.2 miles is a long way. A proper diet will help ensure you don't run out of gas before the finish line.
 

Olympic Bronze Medalist Deana Kastor talks about the experience of running a marathon and about a runner's worst nightmare.

Mother nature always likes to play around and the weather can affect your workouts and your training.

Don't show up to race day confused. There's more to know than just running.

Serious runners need serious running apparel.  Dave Zimmer with Fleet Feet sports talks about what's hot this year.

Greg Zimmer from Feet Fleet Sports shows off some gadgetry that can help on your long-distance runs.

The big day is coming up. No one can do it alone. You'll need a support team -- and runner tracking can help your friends and family find out how you're doing.