How to prepare for a marathon | Salomon How To

As the legendary distance, a marathon is a goal for many runners and an endurance test that requires serious preparation. Somewhere between a time of two hours and change for elite runners and eight hours for walkers lies the sweet spot for most runners. According to average races, times of less than four hours for men and four-and-a-half hours for women are a good reference for a marathon. Whatever your goals, good preparation is essential for ensuring an enjoyable experience and also to avoid injury. Running 42 kilometers is not harmless for our bodies and because of that, it’s an experience that leaves no room for improvisation. Regular training and a variety of workouts are needed to prepare yourself both physically and mentally for this distance. Here are our tips on how to prepare for a 42k run.

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[tedward]

Unless you're already a strong runner, 8 weeks is way too little time to train for a marathon

[smilligan]

What are you supposed to do with the MAS after you calculate it?

[jamstaa]

Don’t really hear what I’m doing with my MAS.. ? How am I using that figure?