Don't run in marathon without practice

Nelson Multispeciality Hospital is the healthcare partner of the event. Dr Rathi said there are chances of injury if one participates in the long-distance run without enough practice.

If you have any knee, hip, or back issues, marathon training is going to increase the stress. This is a factor one should discuss with a physical therapist before starting training for a big race.

On the actual marathon day, Dr Rathi advised the runners to to warm up and stretching exercise.

About long distance running, he said only those people who are regular runners, should participate in long-distance events like 21 and 10 km races. The runners should wear proper sports shoes to avoid injury and during the race if the ankle of an athlete twisted, then he or she should immediately stop the run and apply ice pack. To avoid dehyderation, one should consume enough water before and during the race.