88: Before You Train for a Marathon, Train to Handle Training

One of the biggest mistakes runners make is jumping straight into a marathon specific training plan without first preparing their body for the demands that plan will place on them. More miles. Longer runs. Hard workouts. Less room for error.In this episode, we're talking about why your training should start long before the official marathon build. We'll dive into how to build the aerobic fitness, consistency, and durability needed to handle marathon training and why sometimes the best thing you can do for your marathon goal is slow down and build the foundation first. Because before you can train for the marathon, you need to train to handle the training.The goal isn't simply to survive your marathon training plan. It's to build a body that can absorb the training, recover from it, and continue getting stronger throughout the process... and race to YOUR potential.Want help building that foundation? Explore the strength and running programs inside Commit, or apply for 1:1 coaching for a personalized training plan built specifically around you, your fitness, and your goals.