
Your body will perform better during training and especially on race day if it is well rested. Try to find out which sports drink will be offered on race day to test it out in advance.
You may find that water works best for you or you might try a sports drink for longer workouts. You can use long run days or even shorter runs to find out how your body responds to different fluids.
Experiment with hydration during training. Then choose the outfit that works best and prep it the night before your race so it is ready to go in the morning. On your long-run days, wear the gear that you might wear on the day of the event, taking weather conditions into consideration. Test gear in advance so that there are no surprises on race day. Familiarize yourself with the basics of a balanced diet and try to include a variety of foods in your meal plan. You'll need lots of nutritious carbs to provide energy, healthy fats for satiety, and plenty of protein to support muscle growth. Marathon: Stryds 12-week or 18-week training plans of varying mileage, 18-week mileage plans derived from Hansons, or a 20-week minutes based training program for those crunched for time. 35-50miles per week (18 weeks, Hansons Inspired). 30-45miles per week (18 weeks, Hansons Inspired). Half marathon training Intensities (converted to Power). Half Marathon: 12-week plans created by Stryd or 18-week plans inspired by Hansons.
10k training intensities (converted to Power). 10k Training: 12-week plans based on mileage or minutes. 5k training intensities (converted to Power). 5k training: 12-week plans with varying mileage, or 8-week plans based on minutes. Base training intensities (converted to Power). Base Training: For those who want to build-up to the weekly volume of their desired plan, base training is a great opportunity to get comfortable and acquainted with formal training. If you prefer a paper-based training experience, we have PDF versions of various power-based training plans.
We recommend using the power-based training plans available in the Stryd ecosystem (although they will be paid features in the future). There are also "base" training plans for those who are just starting their running journey. Stryd has power-based training plans available for those running 5k to marathon distances.