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Decision rules.Checklists you’ll actually use.

These guides are meant to reduce mistakes, not to fill space. Each one links to tools and training plans so the next step is obvious.

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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