How to train for a marathon no matter how fit you are

Sarah Sellens

Apr 25, 2024 – 6.51pm

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If you’re planning a marathon, you’re on the road to becoming part of a select proportion of the global population – 0.01 per cent, to be exact. But that doesn’t mean running one is exclusive to the Lycra-clad minority. With the right planning, training and dogged determination, anyone can have a go. Here’s what you need to know if you’re gearing up to train for the race of your life.