Running the London Marathon for Charity

Running a marathon isn't as easy as it sounds - not that it sounds particularly easy

. If you're thinking about running the Virgin London Marathon, the idea is, unfortunately, often vastly different from the reality, and what might seem like a pleasurable jog through the capital can turn into one of the most difficult physical challenges you have ever undertaken.

Even seasoned runners always ensure they give themselves adequate prep time before undertaking a marathon. This means several months of training specific to the race itself - and, if you haven't done much running before, it's advisable that you start getting ready as much as a year in advance if you want to be able to run the course with a lower risk of injury. While it's true that some people race the marathon with little or no training at all beforehand, the number of people who do so and come out injury-free is even lower - and, if you don't want to risk hurting yourself seriously, then it's always wise to do plenty of training.

There are plenty of professional training guides available in books, magazines and on the internet if you're hoping for some help in planning how to get yourself ready for the big day. You may find it useful to research several of these before choosing the one that seems best for you, or you can even combine several, so long as you still get a thorough amount of training completed at the end.

As well as completing an intensive physical preparation, you may also want to think about the way you eat and treat your body. , If you are a heavy smoker, you might find that the habit vastly hampers your ability to train properly because you end up getting short of breath faster than you might if you had less rubbish clogging up your lungs. Many smokers report that they can go for much longer and feel far better once they've quit the habit. You should also pay attention to your eating and drinking, keeping your body stocked with healthy, nutritious food that'll help you keep pushing onwards.

Many people choose to run the marathon for charity, and with good reason. After all, what greater motivation to push yourself to the very limit is there than doing so for a cause you feel strongly about? Often, a charity will help out runners racing on behalf of them by providing them with bonuses such as running vests, advice packs, refreshments and even a sports massage when the marathon is over.

When it comes to raising money for your select charity, be it for an illness, or an animal's or a children's charity, make the most of your resources - from office emails to a Just Giving page and even going door to door around your neighbours for pledges - and know that the more you make, the more you'll feel encouraged to make a greater effort in the race. Good luck!

Running the London Marathon for Charity

By: andrew.regan.2006@googlemail.com

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