Do you have an upcoming marathon on your calendar?    Have been searching things like…what are the best tips for marathon runners? or what should you not do during a marathon?   Maybe you are wondering how to prepare for a marathon for race day success…   Today, I have with me a very special guest and colleague of mine, Dr. Victoria Sekely who is a Physical therapist, strength coach, run coach and the owner of train smart and run strong.  She is going to share her top marathon tips so you can train smart but also run strong for your big race day!    You get to be a fly on the wall of what 2 running PT and coaches chat about for marathon training and some of the common problems and mistakes many runners make and how you can overcome these to crush your 26.2 miles!     Related Resources:   SPARK Blueprint:  5 Tips To Run Stronger & Healthier https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/blueprint   Race Day Blueprint: 10 Tips to Crush Your Race! https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/race/buy   Episode 134 16 Week Marathon Training for Beginners with Coach LaToya: https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/16-week-marathon-training-for-beginners/   Episode 128 Half Marathon Training Lessons Learned and My Big Race Announcement https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/half-marathon-training-lessons-learned/    Episode 120  Strength Training to Run Safe and Run Fast with Scott Greenberg, DPT, PT, CSCS https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/strength-training-to-run-safe-and-run-fast/  Are you ready to take action and get the accountability you deserve to unlock your greatest potential as a runner?    Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program.  Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry.  Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life. Just head to  https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching to learn more!   This week’s show brought to you by:    Naboso, which is a company that is dedicated to redefining what’s underneath your feet so you can feel more to move better as a runner!     Click here and use code HEALTHYRUNNER for 20% off your entire Naboso order! Learn more about how Naboso’s textured products connect you to your exercises and your running by strengthening your feet and helping you recover from your runs.  Just head to: https://bit.ly/healthyrunner and use the code HEALTHYRUNNER at checkout to save 20%!     Perform from the Amino Company. Perform is an essential amino acid-based formulation that I simply add to water in my shaker bottle and have 30 minutes before my run or gym workout.   Learn  more about my 100% Science-Backed Amino Acids Supplements and you would like to give perform a try, just head to: https://aminoco.com/healthyrunner and use the code HEALTHYRUNNER at checkout to save 30%!      Connect with Victoria: Website: https://www.trainsmartrunstrong.com/ Instagram: @trainsmartrunstrong Email: drsekely@trainsmartrunstrong.com   Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel duane@sparkyourtraining.com www.sparkhealthyrunner.com   Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website