Runners! Here's Everything You Need for a Spring Marathon

INFBusiness
08.07.2025
Health

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Everyday running shoes
Race Day Shoes
Recovery shoes

If you're training for a marathon or other race, you'll spend most of your training at an easy pace. Race day may be daunting from the moment you sign up, but training for a marathon, especially if it's your first, mostly involves running slowly. The goal is to gradually increase the length of your runs until 26.2 miles starts to feel less daunting.

To do this, you’ll need a good pair of everyday running shoes that fit you. You’ll also probably want a pair of “fast” race-day shoes — perhaps a pair of carbon-coated “super shoes.” And finally, you’ll want to consider shoes designed to improve recovery. Sound like a big investment? Don’t worry. Right now, you can save big on running shoes by taking advantage of Amazon Prime Day deals.

Of course, it’s important to choose the right shoe for you. If you overpronate or underpronate (or supinate), you may need a pair with extra support in the right places. It’s always worth getting your gait analyzed at a running store, even if you’re buying online.