How to Prepare for a Marathon (Intermediate)

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Whether you are planning on walking or running a marathon it is very important to prepare well in advance. Here is a guide to prepare a intermediate runner for a marathon.

Steps

1

Calculate how many steps you generally walk on an average day.

1. 2
   Add about 1,000 steps per day on weekdays to your normal walking routine.
2. 3
   Add about 2,000 steps per day on weekends to your normal walking routine.
3. 4
   Schedule at least 2 nights each week that you will go on a walk or jog. Your walk or jog should be at least 4,000 steps, or two miles.
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   Park in the back of parking lots so that you have to walk to where you are going.
5. 6
   Avoid elevators and take the stairs!