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EPISODE · Nov 5, 2025 · 18 MIN

When Should You Actually Start Training for Dopey (Or Any Marathon / Half Marathon)?

from The Dopey Diaries

You signed up for the Dopey Challenge (or a marathon or half marathon)… and now the panic’s setting in. 😅When are you supposed to start training for those miles - tomorrow? Next month? Yesterday?!In this episode, I’m breaking down what my training timeline looked like, why I started early, and how I built a hybrid plan that actually worked. We’ll talk through the official Jeff Galloway RunDisney plan, Hal Higdon, Pfitzinger, and Runna - what works, what doesn’t, and how to choose a plan that fits your goals (and your real life).Whether you’re six months out or still hovering over that “register” button, this episode will help you figure out when to start, how to start, and why the perfect time might just be right now.

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You signed up for the Dopey Challenge (or a marathon or half marathon)… and now the panic’s setting in. 😅When are you supposed to start training for those miles - tomorrow? Next month? Yesterday?!In this episode, I’m breaking down what my training...

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