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Preparing For Your First Marathon

If you are even considering running your first marathon, check here for everything from "Are You Ready?" to "You Did It!" Here you'll find the plans, the motivation, and the knowledge you need to finish your first marathon.
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Are You Ready to Run a Marathon?
Are you ready to train for a marathon? If you're thinking about starting the long road to finishing a marathon, find out if you're ready.
Runner's World's Marathon Training for Beginners
This is a marathon training program for beginners. It assumes that you have run 12-15 miles per week for several months.
Cairo's No Place For Marathon Training
Getting in marathon shape was never such a bad idea. Just ask ANNA JOHNSON, who did it on the chaotic streets of Cairo.
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