A beginners Buide to Running a Marathon

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Introduction

To many people the idea of running 26.2 miles is too daunting to consider, but for the brave few, running a marathon can be one of the most rewarding experiences of their life. The following guide entry is a combination of published training programmes, along with the personal experiences of the author and his running colleagues.

It is of the highest importance not to undertake a rigourous training regime as described below without first consulting your doctor if you have been out of training for a number of years or if you have a medical condition or there is a family history of medical conditions such as heart disease.

Training Programme

The following table outlines a 16 week programme, which will enable
Nutrition

Hydration



Race Day
The most important thing is to enjoy your race. Put all thoughts of race times out of your mind.

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