The marathon season just started. Also planning to participate in one of the unforgettable competitions or just generally interested in running and sports? MyJogStyle now gives tips on how to prepare for the great day!

Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg -- (SBWire) -- 04/15/2011 -- Many runners have set themselves a great goal this year: run a marathon. In Germany as well as internationally numerous marathon events take place. Berlin, Freiburg or Düsseldorf; New York, Paris or Lissabon - in all parts of Germany and the whole world streets are closed for one day to pave the way for thousands of sporters passing applauding spectators With lots of music and fun such a day becomes an unforgettable event for everyone. The perfect preparation is the Alpha and Omega for a successful marathon run - the JogStyle by Omron is the ideal training companion!

Who decides to run a marathon will train intensively for a long time. The last weeks before the competition are decisive to be fit for the great day and face the whole 42,195 km. Besides the normal training, in the ideal case every runner has tested the own condition in a half marathon or a private trial run. Do I run too quickly? How much of the distance have I covered yet? How about my energy consumption? The JogStyle by Omron reliably and exactly measures all the important values and thus eases the training of every runner. With this tool the own running performance can be determined and controlled perfectly during the marathon.

In the preparation period it is important to provide the body with sufficient sleep and rest to strengthen it physcially and mentally. During the last days before the marathon the training thus should be curbed. Drinking and carbohydrates are the primary cues for an adequate nutrition. Much fluids - of course no alcohol as this dehydrates. Carbohydrates supply the necessary energy, which is consumed at a very high rate especially during the marathon. One week before the competition carbohydrates should thus provide about 70% of the energy taken-in. A good breakfast on the great day itself is essential, but should not strain the stomach and be taken at the latest two hours before the marathon.

And then finally the time has come, the starting shot is given and the masses begin to move. Every marathon participant knows this feeling: the best of the best already start at record speed, all just flash past and you quickly fall behind. Don't let yourself get worked up, start slowly and keep your own tempo - it's no use if your breath is gone already after the first kilometers. With the JogStyle you can permanently track your own running performance so nothing can go wrong!

Fit from start till finish: Further tips for the competition and plenty of information about running, health and nutrition can be found on the new online blog http://www.myjogstyle.com.