Marathon Training and Racing Tips
Tips for the Gold Coast Marathon
Hello and welcome to our Gold Coast Marathon training tips page.
The marathon course is flat and fast and many an athlete has raced to personal bests here.
The Gold Coast Marathon is also one of the best organised marathons in the world - with Cameron Hart and his team doing a fine job.
Brilliantly organised, great course, superb drinks stations - the only real problem you'll have here that you don't get elsewhere in Australian marathons is the heat.
Dehydration is a real danger and we've put together this page (and nutrition guide) to help you achieve your best.
Hammer Gel Jugs - Buy 2 & Get 1 Free (Save $27)
We're running a terrific special on our Hammer Gel jugs over the next few weeks so you can try out Hammer Nutrition prior to the marathon.
When you buy 2 Hammer Gel jugs you receive a bulk discount of just under $5 in total.
Plus, we're throwing in a free Hammer Gel jug (save $27.50!) - when you check out just let us know what flavour you want.
We'll also pop in a free flask - value is $5.50. You've probably seen a lot of people run with these flasks (like Campbell on the left picture at the Gold Coast Marathon last year).
Click here to buy today and save.
Tips from Campbell Maffett
Firstly, check out the interview with age group Australian champion Campbel Maffett here - Campbell won the sprint, Olympic and long course triathlon in his age group in 2007 (35-39 yo) and is one of the most respected athletes in the sport.
He's also a terrific runner and is aiming for a sub 2 hour 30 minute at the Gold Coast Airport Marathon this year.
Gold Coast Marathon Video and Audio
Secondly, check out Brendon's page on How To Run The Gold Coast Marathon. The page has (amongst other things):
- Full video of the Half Marathon course (best I've seen)
- Interviews with marathon stars including Pat Carroll, Sam Hughes (both previous winners)
- Nutrition tips with me (David Williams)
Endurance Athlete's Guide To Success
Thirdly, check out the Endurance Athlete's Guide To Success - a hugely popular ebook from Hammer Nutrition for triathlon training that has been downloaded over 70,000 times! It contains the endurance training nutritional information you need to get keep your energy high during triathlon training and racing. Written by experts for the benefit of every level of triathlete.
Steve Born, author of the Guide, is widely acknowledged as one of the world's best ever ultra endurance cyclist and has a expert knowledge of triathlon training and racing through years of experience.
Some of Australia's (and the world) leading athletes use Hammer Nutrition products both in training and on their big race day.
Fueling Strategies For Triathlon Training
(Metric conversions for your convenience)
For more information check out our triathlon training tips features here.
