How to Train for Your First Marathon

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Tip 1 - Training Plan: Your First Marathon - Women's Running

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Stella Didier | permalink

Make those 26.2 dreams a reality! If you can run six miles today, you can become a marathon finisher.

For further reading: http://womensrunning.competitor.com/2012/11/training-tips/training-plan-your-first-marathon_7326 ^[1]

Tip 2 - Running Makeover: How to Train For Your First Marathon

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Randy Rich | permalink

Training for your first marathon will be very different from other races. But don't get overwhelmed. Focus on these three key aspects to succeed.

For further reading: http://www.active.com/running/articles/running-makeover-how-to-train-for-your-first-marathon ^[2]

Tip 3 - How to Run Your First Marathon

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Maarten Ouweneel | permalink

You have a great deal of control over how positive your first marathon race day will be. Active Expert Jeff Galloway offers his first-hand advice on what to do before and after your first marathon.

For further reading: http://www.active.com/running/articles/how-to-run-your-first-marathon ^[3]

Tip 4 - Beginner's Marathon Training Schedule, Tips for Full or Half Marathons

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Karen Johnsom | permalink

If you’re a beginner at marathons, you’ll want to check out WebMD’s tips from experts on how and when to train and meet your goals.
Tags: beginners marathon, marathon training, full marathon training, half marathon training, marathon tips, training for marathons

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/marathon-training-tips-for-beginners ^[4]