intermediate marathon training schedule
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Intermediate Marathon Training Schedule

August 6, 2023 Christine Luff 0

If you’ve already run at least one marathon (26.2 miles), you may be thinking about your next goal: improving your time. Use this 18-week intermediate marathon training schedule to help you run a personal record (PR) in […]

beginner marathon training schedule
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Beginner Marathon Training Schedule

July 23, 2023 Christine Luff 0

This beginner marathon training schedule (see below) is perfect for a beginner runner or a first-time marathoner whose goal is to finish the 26.2-mile race. To start this beginner marathon training schedule, you should be […]

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How to Beat a Half Marathon Time Limit

July 14, 2023 Christine Luff 0

Getting ready for your first half marathon (13.1 miles) race? You may have concerns about finishing before the race’s cutoff time. If you’re a slow runner or run/walker, you most likely have nothing to worry […]

half marathon beginner training schedule
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Half Marathon Beginner Training Schedule

July 10, 2023 Christine Luff 0

Congratulations on your decision to train for a half marathon! This half marathon beginner training schedule (see schedule below) is perfect for a beginner runner, a first-time half-marathoner, or anyone whose goal is to finish […]

22 week beginner marathon training schedule
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22-Week Beginner Marathon Training Schedule

June 19, 2023 Christine Luff 0

This simple 22-week beginner marathon training schedule (see below) gives runners two more training weeks than the 20-week marathon program for beginners. It’s perfect for first-time marathoners who are nervous about the race and want plenty […]

Can I Run a Marathon
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Can I Run a Marathon?

January 3, 2023 Christine Luff 0

Once you’ve run your first race, or you’ve been running for a few months, people may start to ask if and when you’ll ever run a marathon. Completing a 26.2 mile race is no small […]

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How to Beat the Post-Race Blues

November 17, 2022 Christine Luff 1

A first-time marathon finisher recently confessed to me that, rather than wanting to celebrate her accomplishment, she felt sad and disappointed after her race. It may sound crazy to some, but her experience of post-race […]