Posted on April 15 2025
The Spring Marathon season is well and truly underway. It’s all over your social feeds, all your runner friends can nervously talk about as they anticipate their upcoming challenge. Perhaps you’re counting down the day to your own marathon experience. Here’s a little useful checklist from one runner to another.
If you’ve committed to the distance, you’ve also committed to the training block that comes before. Whether the goal is completion or a specific time, a certain amount raised or a bucket list tick, you’ve spent the time mentally and physically preparing yourself for one day. But take some time to acknowledge and celebrate all the days that have led to The Big Day. Those were achievements too. Race day is a victory lap, it may be the end of a training block, but also signifies the start of a new version of you. Someone who has completed this distance and has a story to tell about it. Imagining yourself the other side of this achievement can be a whole motivation in itself when the run gets rough. Trust your training, be springboarded by every run you ticked off (we love using Runna for the best running plans).
Next, of course, the essentials to see you through to the finish line start with your outfit. We designed our Dream Spin Leggings to see you through endurance challenges just like the one you’re about to take on. Performance activewear, seamlessly constructed for the ultimate comfort, anti-chafe and effortless support. You want to actively *not* think about your outfit while you run, because it’s so comfortable, breathable and is working as hard as you are. Also available as Shorts, a great option for sunnier forecasts. Paired with our Motivate Me Crop for higher level support while your body goes through the motions of ticking down the miles, loved by many for it’s double layer, racerback style that never lets you down.
Weather is always unpredictable if your marathon is in the UK, but we have a solution. Our Supermodern Mesh Top is light enough to be breathable and also offer coverage when the clouds cross above you. Quick drying - should you get caught out - this versatile top comes into its own in Spring. And for cooler temperatures expected, our Sculpt Me Top (part of our Dream & Sculpt Set) is a long-sleeved layer that hugs you, offering support and warmth when the sun dips.
Another essential is SPF, and after so many brands tried and tested, there truly is nothing like the Garnier Vitamin C Daily UV Brightening Fluid Sheer Glow, SPF50+. Their recent Dull to Bright(on) running campaign was also genius, and a great showcase of how versatile this product is for running adventures. Gently brightening, high coverage without overloading the skin, this has quickly become a cult product with the credentials to back it up. Available in Sheer or Glow for the subtlest glowy coverage. Where would we be without it! Their Ambre Solaire Invisible Protect Refresh Sun Protection Spray factor 50 is a must for the rest of the body too, remember anything on display is at risk of burning - you don’t need this kind of burnout!
Nervous about niggles and sore muscles? Get ahead of them with Pure Sport’s Freeze Roll On - apply to calfs, knees and quads to infuse the muscles with a blend of cooling peppermint, lemongrass, soothing magnesium and arnica, also boasting 1000mg CBD. The peace of mind, knowing your body is primed and ready and soothed from the get-go is priceless.
All that’s left is to soak up the atmosphere, celebrate your achievement, the work, the sweat and dedication. This is noone’s race but yours. You go, marathon runner.
