A marathon isn’t prepared last minute: 3 to 4 months (12 to 16 weeks) is the ideal preparation time to build up stamina, volume, recovery… and be relaxed on D-day.
With multiple outings per week, to start each training session in good condition, muscle preparation is essential.
Before the effort, a massage using Tiger Balm® / Baume du Tigre® Baume Rouge or the Lotion helps warm up and progressively get into action. Their warming effect, due to the presence of camphor and essential oils, induces a warm sensation and stimulates movement of used zones (calves, thighs, hamstrings).
Used before your running sessions, these products are easily integrated in a daily routine and help you manage series of sessions.
Moreover, on the day of the marathon, the Baume Rouge can be applied before the start to get in optimal condition and kick off the race with confidence.
A good recovery is essential to endure marathon preparation. After your training sessions, Tiger Balm® / Baume du Tigre® Baume Blanc assists you in this key phase thanks to its cold effect, ideal to apply on exerted muscles. Its formula, containing menthol and camphor, provides an immediate fresh sensation when used in a massage, enjoyable after exercising and contributing to legs feeling lighter. Regularly integrated in post-training routine, it assists your body in withstanding the load of effort and in starting the next session with serenity.
Moreover, on D-day, after crossing the finish line, recovery becomes even more important. A post-race protocol, including the use of the Tiger Balm® / Baume du Tigre® Baume Blanc on particularly exerted muscles, will allow your body to progressively recover from this long and intense workout.
During your marathon preparation, local tensions and stiffness can be frequent. They
are linked to repeated impacts and numerous muscle contractions. The Tiger Balm® /
Baume du Tigre® Patches are a practical and efficient solution to target these sensitive
zones with precision.
They progressively release their actives, levomenthol, camphor and essential oils, to
provide a targeted sensation where your body needs it.
Easy to use, they stick to the relevant zones (calves, knees, lower back…) and provide a
cold effect for up to 6 hours.
After a few hours, you often enjoy relief of muscle pain, ideal to get back to your
preparation comfortably… or simply recover better after the race.
This medical device is a regulated health product that holds, according to this regulation,
the CE label. Read the instructions with care before use. For more information, refer to
your pharmacist. Manufacturer: Haw Par Healthcare Ltd. February 2026.
Water is an essential component of the human body, accounting for approximately 60% of an adult’s body mass. Every day, we lose between 2 and 2.5 liters of water—a loss that must be compensated not only by the water we drink but also by the water contained in food, thus ensuring the body’s balance. During physical activities such as running, it is also important to maintain adequate hydration before, during, and after exercise.
Before exercise: Prepare your body for the activity ahead
Before starting any physical activity, it is essential to ensure that your body is properly hydrated. Hydrating beforehand allows you to begin your activity with a good fluid balance, ensuring comfort and well-being during exercise.
During exercise: Maintain regular hydration
During exercise, the body generates heat to prevent overheating and regulate its temperature through sweating. Drinking water is important as it compensates for fluids lost through perspiration and helps regulate body temperature. During exercise, it is important to drink regularly and not wait until you feel thirsty.
By drinking water during physical activity, you help maintain your body’s balance, support physical functions, and prevent overheating.
After exercise: Rehydrate to support recovery
Once exercise is finished, it is essential to give your body everything it needs to compensate for losses incurred during effort (water, nutrients). In particular, it is important to restore your fluid balance and ensure sufficient water intake to support proper recovery.
Water contributes to the maintenance of normal physical and cognitive functions, as well as the normal regulation of body temperature.
Skin hydration, the key to your comfort during your run
Just as your body needs water to maintain its physical functions, your skin also requires special care during exercise. Heat and urban pollution can weaken its protective barrier, making hydration essential while running.
To support runners, the ultra-light, melt-in texture of Garnier’s Hydrating Sorbet Cream is the ideal companion. Enriched with Vitamin C*, it provides continuous hydration for up to 48 hours. Its strength? It actively absorbs excess sebum and sweat to deliver a dry touch and a matte finish, helping to prevent any feeling of discomfort during or after your run. Its compact format slips easily into your sports bag, keeping your skin fresh and radiant from the starting line all the way through recovery.
To find out more, visit:
https://www.garnier.fr/nos-marques/soin-du-visage/vitamine-c/creme-sorbet
THE IMPORTANCE OF DAILY UV PROTECTION FOR YOUR SKIN
Whether the Paris sky is a bright blue or covered with clouds, your skin is exposed to an invisible yet constant aggressor. 80% of UV exposure occurs during our everyday activities, all year round—not just in summer.
During a run lasting several hours, UV rays penetrate the epidermis and disrupt the activity of melanocytes, the cells responsible for melanin production. To defend itself, the skin overproduces melanin, which can lead to the appearance of dark spots and weaken the skin barrier. This phenomenon is intensified by perspiration and urban pollution, making sun protection essential for runners.
To meet these demanding conditions, we have selected Garnier’s Daily Anti-UV Invisible Fluid SPF50+. Specifically designed for daily and active use, this fluid provides very high protection (SPF50+) while remaining completely invisible. Its ultra-lightweight texture leaves no white marks, no greasy film, and no sticky feeling.
With a vegan formula enriched with Vitamin Cg, the fluid boosts skin radiance while helping to fight oxidation caused by external aggressors. It is the essential final step in your morning routine before heading to the starting line—protecting your skin capital effortlessly.
To find out more, visit:
https://www.garnier.fr/nos-marques/soin-du-visage/vitamine-c/fluide-anti-taches-anti-uv-quotidien
