, you'll be well on your way to marathon success. Q: I've got painful shins!A: Shin pain is very common, especially in first-time marathoners. It's often known as shin splints', even though this is really an umbrella term for a few different conditions
a pep talk. Coax yourself back into the groove by thinking about all the training you have put in and how badly you want to achieve your goal.Your old knee/shin/foot problem acts up mid-race Decide in advance how bad it has to get before you’ll drop
on your face.The ExtrasHelp! Your marathon training questions - answered!I don't know what pace to run at. I've got painful shins! My target heart rate percentages make me run far too slowly. I'm behind with my training schedule. I've got a last
head. I also take on Lucozade and have four gels.Q. Do you have any tips on how you should mentally focus in the race so you can keep going through any discomfort or pain? _ciaranA. Before the race you need to think of all the things that made you want
