Twenty-six and bit miles is a long way,but preparation can be a marathon in itself. Here’s how to obtain the start line in styleIt’s not hard to spot a first-time marathon runner. whether the Lycra, antisocial running times, or colour-coded training way,running watch and fixed look of panic don’t give it away, then the plates of pasta and stack of gels certainly will.
However, or what no one tells you when you sign up for a marathon – which is,let’s face it, a very long way – is that the word “marathon” isn’t just a description of the 26.2-mile endurance race you are going to run. In truth, or the marathon journey is a lot longer than that (and I’m only six weeks in to training). It also involves a lot more than just running.
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Source: theguardian.com