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How to Train for a Marathon

Presented by Angela Joyce

Learn tips and training methods for running a marathon, including the importance of hydration, proper nutrition, pacing, and a training schedule, in this free marathon training instructional video.

Series Summary

The name "marathon" has a legendary beginning. According to a Greek myth, a soldier named Pheidippides ran all the way from the town of Marathon to Athens without stopping to bring word that the Greeks defeated the Persians in the Battle of Marathon. Immediately after he delivered the message, according to the story, he fell to the ground, dead from exhaustion. When the first modern Olympic Games came to Athens in 1896, the marathon became an event and has since been popular among runners. In 1921, the International Amateur Athletic Federation declared that the official distance for a marathon would be set at 42.195 km, or 26.22 miles. Training for a marathon is, indeed, a rigorous activity—runners must condition their bodies to handle such exertion. Without the proper training, runners could suffer life-threatening physical effects.

In this free how-to video clip series, our expert informs us about marathon training. She covers the various aspects of how to train for a marathon, including scheduling, hydrating, nutrition and injury prevention, and she demonstrates exercises that build muscle mass and stamina for those brave enough to attempt this harrowing race.

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Pacing Methods for Marathon Training

Learn how to pace yourself when training to run a marathon with expert exercises and preparation tips in this free how-to train for a marathon video clip.

The Speed Run for Marathon Training

Learn how to perform the speed run, or short sprints, when training to run a marathon with expert exercises and preparation tips in this free how-to train for a marathon video clip.

Hitting the Wall in Marathon Training

Learn how to overcome "the wall," or total exhaustion, when training to run a marathon with expert exercises and preparation tips in this free how-to train for a marathon video clip.

Marathon Training With Short Distances

Learn about the two trains of thought in marathon training, whether to train with a full-length marathon run or to train with shorter distances with expert exercises and preparation tips in this free how-to train for a marathon video clip.

The Recovery Run for Marathon Training

Learn about the recovery run, or a short, thirty-minute run, after a long running day when training for a marathon with expert exercises and preparation tips in this free how-to train for a marathon video clip.

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