Ali Nolan, author of the recently released Master the Marathon, talks through:

—The importance of pre-base and base training for more beginning runners;

—The five training components necessary to master the marathon (they go way beyond running!);

—How to know when you're physically and mentally ready to train for a marathon;

—and the key three W's after a long training day.

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