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A marathon is the ultimate endurance test, which is why, like most things in life, preparation is key.

Making the decision to run a marathon isn't one that comes overnight. Preparing both your body and mind takes many weeks, if not months of training, to ensure you are prepped and primed for the (literal) long road ahead.

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