Published On Mar 24, 2023
26.2 miles in under 4 hours... sounds hard right?! Running a sub-4-hour marathon is a huge achievement, and getting there is not easy! We explain what your pacing strategy should be, how to train for this goal, and the big mistakes to avoid. If you can break that 4-hour barrier, that would put you in the top 43% of marathon runners for men and in the top 21% for women!
0:00 - Intro
1:13 - Pacing strategy
3:35 - How to train
6:47 - How to know you're ready
7:35 - Takeaway tips
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