Sponsored: Marathon Performance Tips from Hospital for Special Surgery
NEW YORK (WABC) -- Hospital for Special Surgery has some great performance tips for running the TCS New York City Marathon.
Tip 1: Running on bridges
One of the best parts of the marathon is the five bridges runners cross while running through the five boroughs.
Running those bridges can also zap a runner's energy.
So how do you avoid burning out on the bridges?
Check out the video above for a great performance tip from the Hospital for Special Surgery.
Tip 2: Hydrate. Hydrate. Hydrate.
As runners, it's important to hydrate well before starting the TCS New York City Marathon.
Watch the video below for more:
Tip 3: Rest and refuel
After completing the TCS New York City Marathon, first-time runners should focus on proper rest and refueling. Watch valuable post-race tips from Hospital for Special Surgery in the video below:
Tip 4: The Key to Recovery
After the TCS New York City Marathon, it is important to keep the body in motion to help with post-recovery. Watch this tip in the next video:
Sponsored by HSS, the official hospital of the TCS New York City Marathon.