Running a marathon is no joke!  It not only is running the actual 26.2 miles on race day but it is the training you put in for the months and years leading up to that one day experience.    The exhilaration of finishing a first marathon that I was able to experience 5 years ago and recently, I was lucky enough to be able to chase down a PR at the 2022 Hartford Marathon (even though I was experiencing one of my worst race days ever)   Also, I learned something along the way…I found the secret to the marathon!  What is it?  Listen in and I will share that with you!   Related Resources:   Race Day Blueprint: 10 Tips to Crush Your Race! https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/race/buy   Episode 143 Marathon Mindset | 7 Tips with Coach Cat https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/marathon-race-day-mindset/   Episode 139 Advanced Marathon Training with Coach Lu: https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/marathon-training-tips-to-pr/   Episode 128 Half Marathon Training Lessons Learned and My Big Race Announcement https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/half-marathon-training-lessons-learned/    Episode 91 Why Tapering Before a Race is Important with Coach LaToya https://sparkyourtraining.com/why-tapering-before-a-race-is-important/    Episode 137 Marathon Nutrition, Hydration, & Electrolytes with Brooke Czarnecki, RDN https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/marathon-nutrition/   Episode 127 5 Ways to Deal With Race Anxiety with Coach Cat and Irene Bosco https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/5-ways-to-deal-with-race-anxiety/   Are you ready to take action and get the accountability you deserve to unlock your greatest potential as a runner?    Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program.  Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry.  Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life.   Learn more with this behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are.  Just head to  https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching This week’s show brought to you by:    Tracer2 by Noxgear.  If you’re looking for running gear that will actually help you stay safe while running we’ve got a special offer for you where you can save 35% by using the code HEALTHYRUNNER. Just head to: https://noxgear.com   Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel duane@sparkyourtraining.com www.sparkhealthyrunner.com   Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website