How to Train for a Marathon: First Timer’s Guide
Training for your first marathon is a 16–20 week commitment. Here’s what to expect, how to structure your training, and how to avoid the mistakes most first-timers make.
26.2 miles, honestly planned — for first-timers and improvers
Training for your first marathon is a 16–20 week commitment. Here’s what to expect, how to structure your training, and how to avoid the mistakes most first-timers make.
What should you eat after a marathon? Here’s what your body needs in the first 24–72 hours — and what to avoid — for the fastest possible recovery.
Getting your marathon nutrition wrong can end your race. Here’s exactly what to eat the day before, on race morning, and during the race itself.
Marathon nutrition makes or breaks your race. Here’s a complete fuelling guide — what to eat in the days before, on race morning, and throughout the 26.2 miles.
The week before your marathon matters more than most runners think. Here’s exactly what to do — and what to avoid — in the final 7 days.
First marathon expo? Here’s exactly what to expect — from bib collection to the gear stalls — and how to get in, get out, and protect your race.
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