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Everything You Need To Go From Beginner To Marathon Runner!

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Everything You Need To Go From Beginner To Marathon Runner!

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Everything You Need To Go From Beginner To Marathon Runner!

Ben Parkes›
May 3, 202610:5337.9K views
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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
0:00 - Intro
1:05 - Training
2:38 - Shoes & kit
5:22 - Fuelling
6:56 - Choosing a race
8:21 - Common mistakes to avoid

About this video: Today we're talking about how to go from a beginner runner to running your first marathon. We'll go through what the training looks like, the essential bits of gear you'll need, how to fuel your runs and some common mistakes we see new runners make all the time so you can avoid them in your training!

This video is NOT sponsored. All products mentioned have been bought 100% by Ben and the channel. Our mission here is to help runners of all abilities improve and enjoy running to their full potential. Showcasing the best running tips and advice, while reviewing the latest gear and taking your round some of the best races in the world!

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"Everything You Need To Go From Beginner To Marathon Runner!" is a running video from Ben Parkes published on May 3, 2026. Runtime 10 minutes · 37,863 views. Spot Sports collects Running highlight videos, podcast episodes, and live coverage from across the web so every conversation stays in one feed. Follow Running on Spot Sports to get the next highlight, scoring update, and podcast appearance pushed to your home feed. If you want to watch Running live, Spot Sports' watch-cost calculator maps your zip code to the cheapest legal way to stream every game without paying for tiers you don't need.

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