4 tricks to make you perform your best at an inline marathon

Discover how to optimally prepare for the BMW Berlin Marathon with our mini marathon guide. Maximize your enjoyment with these simple technique tips and gear hacks.

It goes without saying that you need to get out there on your inline skates to be able to skate a marathon. But it's not just about being in peak fitness condition.

This is how you should roll

The right technique is crucial for a good inline marathon experience. What better way to fine-tune your skills than with 3 tips from inline speed skating world champion Felix Rijhen.

Skating 42.195 kilometers alone is tough. The solution is to join a pack, a group that skates closely together. The benefit is that you are sheltered from the wind, saving a lot of energy.

Learn where to position yourself and how to prepare for skating in a pack in this video.

Clean your inline skates

Clean bearings are essential when skating a marathon. Dirty bearings will make it harder for you to gain and maintain speed.

If you've been riding all summer, your skates have been exposed to dust, gravel, and moisture. The good news is they are easy to clean; check out this video to see how.

Many marathon enthusiasts change their bearings to fresh ones just before the race to ensure they can perform their best. You can find a new pair of bearings right here.

This helmet is so light that it’s almost like riding without one

Helmets are mandatory in the Berlin Marathon, and with the Alk13 Helium V2, you will be both safe and comfortable.

The helmet has proper ventilation, a snug fit with the extra padding that comes with it, plus an adjustment strap.

The "in-mold" technology allows this helmet to have a thinner shell construction than other helmets but it protects just as much. This means that the Alk13 Helium V2 only weighs 280 grams!

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Need more gear? Check out our huge selection of inline skates, roller skates, and protection gear right here.