How to choose a marathon plan
A decision tree, not a listicle. Match the plan to your base, recovery, and constraints.
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Long run progression
How to build long runs safely with cutbacks — plus pacing and fueling practice.
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Fueling practice guide
Pick a starting carb target, turn it into a schedule, and practice so race day isn’t an experiment.
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How to pace a marathon
Pacing rules that prevent the classic blow-up: effort calibration, hills, and heat.
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Taper week checklist
What to keep, what to cut, and what to rehearse so race week is calm.
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