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Make your next 26.2 fly by with this training plan designed to improve endurance and keep you strong.

So you’ve tackled your first 26.2, and now you want to run (another) marathon.

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You’ve come to the right place.

It’s also great for targeting muscles that you better be stretched, like the hips and the hamstrings.

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Use this day to go for a walk or take a rest day.

“Often, hills lead us to a more ideal ground contact time and increased cadence.”

(Wait, what’sthe average marathon time?)

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(And seriously, don’t be afraid to go EASY on easy days, says Stowe.)

Your 12-Week Marathon Training Plan