How to make the leap from 13.1 to 26.2 miles
Don't simply say you'll run a marathon 'when I'm ready.' Here's how to work backward from the number once you've picked out your goal race
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Note: This post is by Hollie Sick, a longtime contributor to both our website and this newsletter. You can follow her running adventures on Instagram and Twitter, or sign up for her newsletter. — Terrell