How to Train for a Marathon

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Training for a marathon can be very hard and draining. Learn how to train for a marathon before you start.

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Instructions

Step 1

Create a training schedule and stick to it. Start off slow, but work your way up. You want to shoot to run 3-4 times a week up to a week before the marathon. Each week you want to have a "long run," which is your longest run of the week. Push yourself more and more each week.
Step 2

Train on similar terrain to your marathon. It is probably best to have your long run on Sunday and then take a day off after it. Your goal should be to peak at 20 miles on a long run that is about a month away from the marathon.
Step 3

After you peak, you can begin to wind down and slowly start taking miles off your long runs. The week before the marathon, you don't want to be running long runs. Maybe the longest being 5-6 miles to keep yourself ready.

Tips & Warnings

If you can get to 15 miles for your longest run, you should be able to complete the marathon - although it is probably best for you to run the full 20.
This is time consuming and you should plan for it