Tips from the coach

Goal Marathon

"Tips from the Coach" is a new series of must-see videos to help you prepare for the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris. It is brought to you by ASICS, the partner of EVERY runner.

Get tips from Yohan Durand, a member of the French national marathon team and two-time finisher of the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris (in 2 h 14 in 2015!).

#01 OBJECTIF MARATHON - You are all capable of it!

In the first video of the series, Yohan talks to @marierouviere, a young member of Team @asicsfrontrunner who will tell us how she felt while preparing for and taking part in her first Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris. Sure, gearing up for a marathon can be a gruelling experience, but it is also an exceptional challenge, and nothing can compare to the emotions that sweep through you before, during and after the race. Remember: you are all capable of it!

#02 - HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT MARATHON GEAR ?

#03 - HOW TO OPTIMISE YOUR REST PERIODS WHILE TRAINING FOR A MARATHON ?

In this third video, Yohan Durand and Estelle Perrossier (French athlete, 400-meter specialist and Compex France ambassador) show you the importance of recovery periods.

#04 - HOW TO STRENGTHEN YOUR MENTAL FORTITUDE FOR A MARATHON ?

#05 - HOW TO MANAGE THE FINAL WEEKS BEFORE A MARATHON ?

In this 5th video, Yohan Durand explains how to best manage the final stretch of your preparation.

#06 - HOW TO RECOVER AFTER A MARATHON ?

In this last video, we explain the importance of recovery after an event like the marathon.

Campus advices

Our coaches want to help you throughout your preparation, whether it's your first Marathon or not, so you'll find all our advice in video here. So get your notebook ready: refueling, mistakes to avoid and so on, you'll know everything you need to know to make the most your D-day!