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How Long Does It Take to Train for a Marathon?
Understanding the Basic Training Timeline for a Marathon Training for a marathon requires careful planning and preparation, which involves understanding the basic timeline for the training process. Typically, marathon training programs range from 16 to 20 weeks, with the first few weeks focusing on building a base level of fitness and gradually increasing the intensity and duration of workouts. During…
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Understanding the Standard Marathon Distance Today The standard marathon distance today is 42.195 kilometers or 26.2 miles. This distance was established by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) in 1921, and has been recognized as the official marathon distance ever since. Interestingly, the original marathon distance from the ancient Greek story was approximately 25 miles. It wasn’t until the…
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