Most marathon races aren’t ruined by a lack of fitness. They’re ruined by small mistakes that compound over 26.2 miles.
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In this video, I wanted to share 26 marathon tips that I've collected over the last 15 years and coaching more than 1,500 runners, including 150 athletes to Boston Qualifiers.
These tips (for both beginners and elites!) focus on the practical details that make the biggest difference on race day. From trusting your taper and managing race morning logistics to pacing strategy, fuelling, mindset, and handling the brutal final 10K; I wanted walk through the things that I've seen consistently separate breakthrough performances from races that fall apart at mile 20.
If you’re preparing for your first marathon, chasing a personal best, or aiming for a Boston Qualifier, understanding these race day fundamentals can help you execute the race you trained for.
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