
Passion Project: How To Run Full Marathon Without Practice
I ran Stockholm Full Marathon without practice.
It pretty much says about me.
Tough and a little bit spontaneous.
After getting excited to register myself, so the project began.
The Process of Running Full Marathon Without Practice
Kickoff
Register full marathon a month before the race.
(Just believe yourself)Conduct Desktop Research
Scan blogs and runners media
-Focus Areas-
Runners’ mindsets
Running forms/pace
Schedule of pre-race(a week to a day before the race)
Schedule of race day
Schedule of post-race day
Possible injuries
Recommended gearsInterview the real runner who ran the course
”How difficult to run the Stockholm Marathon course?”
Input: It is a flat racecourse. The challenging spot is the bridge which locates at the end of the course.Field Research
To analyze my running form, I visited Runner’s Store in Stockholm. At this shop, my running was recorded by a camera. Through the analysis, I found out that my feet are overpronation; The condition when the foot collapses excessively inward. Thus, I purchased special shoes for that supports my arches.Create experience mapping
The key point is 35km point where the energy level drastically drops.Follow project timeline
Race Day
