Guide to Our Best Marathon Tips for Success

October 16, 2026

Facing Valencia’s 42.195-kilometer course isn’t just about piling up miles in your legs. The marathon success is forged months before the starting pistol, laying down a solid foundation where every type of training plays a vital role. From gym work that prevents injuries to managing the rest before race day, no aspect can be left to chance.

In this series of videos we invite you to watch, we lay out the essential pillars for preparing the Valencia Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich with confidence.

Descubre cómo optimizar tus tiradas largas para ganar resistencia, por qué el entrenamiento de fuerza es el seguro de vida del corredor, el impacto de las cuestas y las series en tu ritmo de carrera, y la importancia estratégica del tapering para llegar a la línea de meta en tu pico máximo de forma.

Gear also matters, so we advise you on how to use each pair of shoes and when to wear them.

Each week a video with our best tips and what we know for sure works.

Dylan Holloway

Dylan Holloway

I’ve always been fascinated by the stories hidden behind a stopwatch, a finish line or a record-breaking performance. At Athletics News, I cover athletes, competitions and the moments shaping track and field, with a particular interest in the people and journeys behind the results.