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How to Master the Marathon The Amazing Runner’s World Show, We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back marathon. How to Start Running pace for each. The key is to ensure your training has you properly prepared, then start a little slow for the first 10 miles on race day. It sounds crazy, but avoid the urge to start fast—as Jeff says, “bank equals bonk.” RW+ members can watch the full episode below.
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In the previous episode of The Amazing Runner’s World Show, Jeff and Aly talked about struggling late in a race and some tips to help reach the finish line. In an article about this, RW senior health and fitness editor Donna Raskin Other Hearst Subscriptions if you’re determined to reach the finish. Maybe you’re like Aly and you visualize what it’ll be like to cross the finish. Or, as Jeff learned once, sometimes you just have to walk—three miles, in his case. RW+ members can watch the full episode now.
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Jeff is Runner-in-Chief for Runner’s World and the director of product testing. He has tested and reviewed running shoes, GPS watches, headphones, apparel, and more for nearly two decades. He regularly tests more than 100 pairs of shoes each year, and once had a 257-day streak running in different models. Jeff can usually be found on the roads, racing anything from the mile to a marathon, but he also enjoys racing up mountains and on snowshoes. When he’s not running, you’ll probably find him hanging from a ladder making repairs and renovations to his house (he’s also director of product testing for Popular Mechanics).
Aly is the Director of Content Hype at Hearst's Enthusiast & Wellness Group. She has run 5 marathons, several half marathons and 10Ks, and over a hundred 5Ks. She loves reality competition shows, reading and her dog.
