#153: Why a marathon is more than doubly harder than a half marathon and what you can do to prepare yourself

Happy new year! In the first episode of 2026 I go through the reason marathons are a big step up from half marathons. It doesn't mean you should be scared of them but it's certainly important to respect the distance.

There are some things you can get away with a bit more over shorter distances but over the marathon you can get found out. I go through how to make sure you are prepared for the marathon.

This episode is perfect for anyone stepping up to the marathon for the first time or even for anyone who doesn't feel they've got it quite right yet in their previous marathons.

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