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How To Run The Perfect Marathon!
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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
0:00 Intro
0:48 Remove the variables
3:10 Get the days before right
5:22 Take the stress out of race day morning
8:01 Be realistic about the conditions
9:18 Have a plan and stick to it
12:41 Plan your fuelling
14:12 Staying focussed
15:45 Expect things to get tough
17:02 Outro
About this video: Today we're talking about how to give yourself the best possible chance of running the perfect marathon. So many runners put in a great training block, only for things to fall apart on the day and miss their goal. We'll go through all the common mistakes and how to avoid them so you can execute the perfect race and reach your full potential!
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