s2/e05 So You Want To Run Your First Marathon! with Coach Chris Knighton (@knightonruns‪)‬ The Running Explained Podcast

So you want to run your first marathon!! What do you need to know before you even start training? Running Coach Chris Knighton of Knighton Runs joins the show to discuss training for your first marathon!


When do you know you're ready to train for a marathon?
What kind of base do you need?
"Bucket list" training versus training to perform your best
How long should your long run be?
The importance of fueling
Choosing the right training plan
And more!

Chris Knighton helps passionate athletes run faster marathons. He is the founder and head coach of Knighton Runs Marathon Coaching and has been featured in Runner's World and Women's Running. His first book, "Run Faster Marathons - The Proven Path to PR" will be released in Early 2022. Chris lives in Providence, Rhode Island with his family.

https://knightonruns.com

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