Should you tackle your first marathon this year?  Are you worried that you won’t be able to do marathon training without feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or that you will miss family time?   In this episode, Rachel (previous podcast guest from episode 66), shares why a structured but flexible plan that she received made her marathon dreams a reality not only surpassing her goal (sub 3:35:00) but enjoying the training process and the race day experience.   Rachel's determination and consistency along with guidance from coach Lu on our Healthy Runner coaching team, and the support from our Healthy Runner family, allowed her training to “mesh” with all the other aspects of her life.    Completing your first marathon is a huge accomplishment but pairing that with an amazing finish time and feeling strong and healthy even more AMAZING!   I know you will be inspired by Rachel’s journey because I know I am!  Enjoy listening and learning some marathon training, race day, nutrition, and mindset tips along the way during this conversation.    Learn more about our Signature Coaching Program that Rachel used to make her marathon dreams a reality here: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching   Related Episodes:   Episode 139: Advanced Marathon Training with Coach Lu: https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/marathon-training-tips-to-pr/   Episode 137: Marathon, Nutrition, Hydration, & Electrolytes with Brooke Czarnecki, RDN https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/marathon-nutrition/   Episode 143: Marathon Mindset | 7 Tips with Coach Cat https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/marathon-race-day-mindset/   Episode 146: Duane’s Marathon Journey Update  https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/duanes-marathon-journey-update/    Episode 141: Marathon Questions Answered by Duane! https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/ask-duane-marathon-questions-answered/ Learn more about working with Coach Lu here: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/lubio   This week’s show brought to you by:    Perform from the Amino Company. If you’re interested in learning  more about my 100% Science-Backed Amino Acids Supplements and you would like to give perform a try, we’ve got a special offer for you where you can save 30% by using the code HEALTHYRUNNER. Just head to: https://aminoco.com/healthyrunner and use the code HEALTHYRUNNER at checkout to save 30% + FREE Amino eBook!   Click HERE to be directed to the discount page!    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