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When Should I Start Training for a Marathon?
So you've signed up to run 26.2 miles—congrats! Well, you signed up to run a whole lot more than 26.2 miles before you get to the starting line. The question is, when should you start training?
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We answer basic questions about your upcoming race
So you've signed up to run 26.2 miles—congrats! Well, you signed up to run a whole lot more than 26.2 miles before you get to the starting line. The question is, when should you start training?