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Everything I Wish I Knew Before My First Marathon

1st August 2021

It’s marathon season! For many, this might be your first time running the big 26.2. How do you effectively prepare your mind (and body) for a marathon? How many running tops will you go through during training? Are your feet meant to look like that after a long run…?

Join our Running Channel presenters Anna, Kate and Rick as they share everything they wish they knew before they ran their first marathon, from chafing to chugging water and challenging yourself.

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