{"id":3309,"date":"2013-04-16T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-04-16T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1millionbestdownloads.com\/fitness-run-a-marathon-beginning-marathon-training-program\/"},"modified":"2013-04-16T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2013-04-16T00:00:00","slug":"fitness-run-a-marathon-beginning-marathon-training-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1millionbestdownloads.com\/fitness-run-a-marathon-beginning-marathon-training-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Run a Marathon: Beginning Marathon Training Program"},"content":{"rendered":"
From Health magazine<\/a>The Beginner Program is geared to first-timer marathoners and gradually builds in mileage and intensity allowing your body to adapt to the new distances week to week.<\/p>\n Week by week, you will gradually progress your mileage from a 5 mile run to running 20 miles in preparation for the race. The key is in the recipe that includes a perfect blend of running easy days, long endurance runs, cross-training and rest.<\/p>\n The Beginning Marathon Training Program includes four runs per week. The program also includes optional cross-training workouts and rest days. Cross-training allows you to incorporate other activities you enjoy to compliment your program. Cross-training activities may include cycling, yoga, swimming, elliptical or any activity that is not walking or running.<\/p>\n The Beginner or First-Timer Marathon Program is a perfect strategy for those who have been running 3-5 miles comfortably 3-4 times per week for at least six months. If you are running less, that is okay! Consider the Run-Walk Program<\/a> for the marathon.<\/p>\n