Runner preps ahead the Novant Health Wilmington Marathon

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Put on your running shoes! The annual Novant Health Wilmington Marathon is taking place on Saturday. 

Both the half and full marathon will begin at Johnny Mercers Pier in Wrightsville Beach, with a race to the finish line in Downtown Wilmington. 

Hundreds of folks in and around the Cape Fear will be participating. 

WWAY caught up with one runner to see how she prepares the day before. Emily Lyons lives in Castle Hayne. 

She said she will make sure to rest tonight, drink lots of water, and get in the right head-space before taking on not just this challenge, but two! 

“I will run the Wilmington Marathon, then I’ll take a shower, eat, get ready, and then I’ll fly to Atlanta, and then run the Atlanta Marathon on Sunday morning, and then go to work on Monday,” Lyons said. 

WWAY’s Ramel Carpenter will also be running the Novant Health Wilmington Marathon.