Tips for building a proper marathon regimen

Chris Scalese
Jul 24, 2017 · 1 min read

When it comes to road races, the marathon tends to stand as the most intimidating. Yet, many runners treat the 26.2 feat as a prominent bucket list item.

If you are not conditioned to the unique challenges of marathon training, the concept can initially be stressful. You may ask yourself how you will be able to endure a typical training week amidst high-volume interval workouts and even higher base mileage (certainly comprised of at least a few 20+ mile long runs in its latter stages).

These fears are more than reasonable, but in reality marathon training is not necessarily the torturous process many assume it to be. That said, training is what you make it, and the best way to approach it is to have a solid plan in mind.

Here are a few tips for developing a strong marathon training regimen.

Start small

If you are terrified of marathon preparation, you can rest assured knowing that the process does not immediately begin with intense mileage and brutal workouts.

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Chris Scalese

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Chris Scalese is a seasoned financial expert, fervent sports fan, running enthusiast, and avid traveler. Learn more @ http://chrisscalese.net

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