Once you’ve decided to travel overseas, it’s always important to take out travel insurance. With factors such as the destination you’re travelling to and the amount of time you’re spending in a country changing each time, it is also important to make sure you are up to date with the latest travel advice for your destination. We say this because when travelling for an event such as a Marathon, or foot race as they are sometimes referred to, it is important that if things don’t turn out as planned, you are covered with the correct policy.
We strongly recommend speaking to the professionals at nib Travel Insurance when arranging cover for your trip. The team at nib understands the type of cover you will need, can provide you with any further information, and answer any specific travel insurance questions you may have.
nib offers different levels of cover – such as Essentials or Comprehensive – so it’s important to get the right advice about which level of cover you need for your entire journey.
Travelling Fit also offers Payment Protection for each instalment of your trip.
What is Payment Protection?
We understand that travel is not cheap, and paying for a trip such as a Marathon package has its risks.
If you find yourself battling prolonged illness or injury in the lead up to your trip and there is a risk you will no longer be able to go, if you don’t have our Payment Protection Plan in place, you could lose your deposit or any money you’ve already invested into the trip.
For this reason, we offer clients the opportunity to protect their monetary payment. For a small percentage of the instalment amount, if the unfortunate happens and you can no longer go on your holiday, you may be covered for payments which you have protected. Conveniently, each instalment is treated individually so you can decide to add Payment Protection at any point when paying for your adventure.
The Iceland Volcano Marathon is a standard marathon length of 42.195, 26.2 miles which is approximately kilometres.
There are also half marathon (21.1km) and quarter-marathon (10.55km) race options as well.
The Iceland Volcano Marathon is considered a challenging event, given its unique terrain and environmental conditions.
The course takes runners through volcanic landscapes, including soft trails, uneven ground, and areas of lava fields, which can be more demanding than the paved surfaces found in urban marathons.
Additionally, the variable weather conditions in Iceland, even in July, can add to the challenge, with possibilities of wind, rain, or unusually warm temperatures.
The event is well-organised, with aid stations and support to help runners manage the demanding course.
Preparation for the terrain and potential weather conditions is key to enjoying and completing the marathon.
Trail Running: To get accustomed to uneven and soft terrain, improving stability and strength.
Hill Workouts: Include hill repeats to build leg strength and endurance for the course’s inclines and declines.
Appropriate Gear: Train in the shoes and clothing you plan to use on race day to ensure comfort and suitability for the terrain and weather.
Weather Preparation: Train in conditions that mimic Iceland’s potential wind, rain, and cooler temperatures to acclimate.
Pacing Strategy: Start conservatively and consider walking the steeper hills to conserve energy.
Nutrition and Hydration: Practise your race-day nutrition and hydration strategy during long runs to find what works best for you.
Mental Preparation: Visualise the course and mentally prepare for the challenge, building resilience through varied training conditions.
Recovery: Focus on recovery with rest days and techniques like foam rolling or yoga to aid muscle recovery.
Simulation Runs: Do back-to-back long runs to simulate race-day fatigue and practice running on tired legs.
The Iceland Volcano Marathon presents a unique challenge not just because of its terrain but also due to the altitude in which it takes place.
Although Iceland is not known for extremely high elevations like those found in mountainous marathon locations, the race’s location near Lake Mývatn can still have a notable impact on performance due to its elevation above sea level.
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