To help support our Muslim participants who’ll be observing the holy month – and fasting – during their marathon training, we asked Dr Zaf Iqbal, Crystal Palace FC’s Head of Sports Medicine, for his advice.
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A mile can be pretty daunting if you’re new to running or don’t tend to walk that regularly – or if you’re a child with little legs!
In the lead up to Event Day, you can check out the training tips and tricks below.
Emon Choudhury shares how he safely and successfully completes and trains for marathons during Ramadan
When you sweat during a run, the fluid you lose must be replaced or your body becomes dehydrated (short of water) and less efficient.
Once you've found your rhythm and running becomes a regular part of your routine, it's only natural to crave that next challenge -speed. That's where Fartlek sessions come in. These playful bursts of pace will shake up your run, push your limits, and help you unlock a faster, stronger you.
