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Running gets you ready to cover the distance.Strength training helps your body handle the distance.These six exercises target some of the areas marathon runners rely on most: single-leg strength, hip stability, core control, groin strength, and overall resilience.You don’t need to spend hours in the gym.Just 2 strength sessions each week can help you build a stronger foundation for your training.The goal isn’t to lift the most weight.It’s to build a body that can keep showing up, week after week.Because the best marathon training plan is the one you can stay healthy enough to complete.#strengthforrunners #marathontraining #runnerstrength #firstmarathon #beginnerrunner by @benjamin_saah

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If you’re training for a marathon, your weekend long run is probably the most important workout of the week.But it’s also where I see runners make the biggest mistake.They treat every long run like it’s race day.They start too fast.They try to beat last week’s pace.They finish completely exhausted.And they wear that exhaustion like it’s proof they trained well.I understand why.It feels productive.It feels like you’re getting stronger.But marathon training isn’t about proving your fitness every weekend.It’s about building it.A great long run should leave you fitter, not broken.It should prepare you for next week’s training, not force you to spend three days recovering.The runners who improve the most aren’t the ones who have the fastest long runs.They’re the ones who can string together 16 weeks of quality training because they respected the purpose of each run.Every long run should have a goal.Some are meant to build endurance.Some teach you how to fuel.Some include marathon pace work.And many should simply teach your body to spend more time on your feet.When every long run becomes a race…You lose sight of the bigger picture.Remember this:You’re not training for today’s long run.You’re training for marathon day.If you’re heading out for a long run this weekend, save this as a reminder.Follow for smarter marathon training that helps you show up on race day feeling strong, not just tired.#marathontraining #marathon #running #beginnerrunner #firstmarathon by @benjamin_saah

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Race week won’t save you.Not with carb loading.Not with new shoes.Not with one last long run.The marathon rewards what you do week after week.Every easy run.Every long run.Every strength workout.Every morning you showed up when you didn’t feel like it.If you’re running a fall marathon, this is the work that matters.Because when you hit mile 20, you won’t be thinking about what you ate the week before.You’ll be running on the fitness you built over the last few months.The best time to prepare for race day isn’t race week.It’s today.Your future self is counting on the choices you make now.#marathontraining #marathon #beginnerrunner #marathonrunner #firstmarathon by @benjamin_saah

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Most runners are looking for the next workout that will make them faster.I used to think the same.But some of the biggest improvements in my running came from things that seemed too simple to make a difference.Things like:- Slowing down my easy runs.- Leaving a workout feeling like I could do one more.- Taking recovery days seriously.- Strength training even when I wanted to run.- Being consistent instead of chasing the perfect training plan.None of these are exciting.None of them feel like a “hack.”But they work because they help you train well for months, not just one great week.The runners who improve the most usually aren’t doing secret workouts.They’re doing the basics, over and over, until they become impossible to ignore.What’s one piece of running advice you thought was wrong… until it actually worked?Follow for more running tips.#marathontraining #running #fitness #runner #marathon by @benjamin_saah

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Less running doesn’t mean less prepared.It can mean better prepared.One of the biggest mistakes marathon runners make is thinking more miles always lead to a better race.But if you can’t recover from your training, you can’t benefit from it.You miss workouts.You carry fatigue from week to week.Small aches turn into injuries.For many runners, 3 purposeful runs each week are enough to build marathon fitness.That leaves room for strength training, recovery, and life.The goal isn’t to run the most.The goal is to make it to the starting line healthy, confident, and ready to race.Consistency beats high mileage every time.Train smart. Stay healthy. Finish strong.#marathontraining #beginnerrunner #marathonrunner #firstmarathon #runningtips by @benjamin_saah

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Save this and add it to your strength routine.Running gets you ready to cover the distance.Strength training helps your body handle the distance.These six exercises target some of the areas marathon runners rely on most: single-leg strength, hip stability, core control, groin strength, and overall resilience.You don’t need to spend hours in the gym.Just 2 strength sessions each week can help you build a stronger foundation for your training.The goal isn’t to lift the most weight.It’s to build a body that can keep showing up, week after week.Because the best marathon training plan is the one you can stay healthy enough to complete.#strengthtrainingforrunners #strengthforrunners #marathontraining #runnerstrength #running by @benjamin_saah

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One of the biggest mistakes I see marathon runners make is trying to run as much as possible.More miles.More days.More fatigue.Then they get hurt.For most runners, the goal shouldn’t be to see how much running they can survive.The goal should be to arrive at the start line healthy and prepared.That’s why I’m a big believer that many runners can successfully train for a marathon on just 3 runs per week.An easy run to build consistency.A quality run to build fitness.A long run to build endurance.Simple.The extra time can be used for strength training, recovery, sleep, and life.Remember:You don’t get credit for the training you planned.You get credit for the training your body can absorb.The best marathon plan isn’t the one with the most mileage.It’s the one that gets you to the start line healthy enough to show what you’re capable of.#marathontraining #firstmarathon #running #beginnerrunner #runningtips by @benjamin_saah

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Save this and add it to your strength routine.Running gets you ready to cover the distance.Strength training helps your body handle the distance.These six exercises target some of the areas marathon runners rely on most: single-leg strength, hip stability, core control, groin strength, and overall resilience.You don’t need to spend hours in the gym.Just 2 strength sessions each week can help you build a stronger foundation for your training.The goal isn’t to lift the most weight.It’s to build a body that can keep showing up, week after week.Because the best marathon training plan is the one you can stay healthy enough to complete.#strengthforrunners #marathontraining #runnerstrength #firstmarathon #strengthtrainingforrunners by @benjamin_saah

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Most marathon runners think they need to run 5 or 6 days per week.That’s one reason so many runners get hurt.The goal is not to do the most training.The goal is to do the most training your body can consistently recover from.For many runners, 3 runs per week is enough:One easy run.One harder run.One long run.Then use the extra time to recover, get stronger, and stay healthy.Because the runner who trains for 16 weeks usually beats the runner who gets hurt after 6.#marathontrainingplan #marathon #beginnerrunner #firstmarathon #marathontraining by @benjamin_saah

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Looking for a fun way to move this Wednesday?Join us for a special edition of OWN THE PACE.We’ll kick things off with an easy run, followed by a strength workout for runners led by Coach Ben, then finish with another easy run. Afterward, stick around for fresh watermelon and good company. 🍉📍 Central Park South & 7th Ave🕕 Meet at 6:15 PM | Start at 6:30 PMThe event is free to join. All fitness levels and paces are welcome.RSVP is highly recommended. Link in bio.#ownthepace #ownthepacerc #ownthepacerunclub #runclub #communityrun by @benjamin_saah

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Most marathon runners think they need to run 5 or 6 days per week.That’s one reason so many runners get hurt.The goal is not to do the most training.The goal is to do the most training your body can consistently recover from.For many runners, 3 runs per week is enough:One easy run.One harder run.One long run.Then use the extra time to recover, get stronger, and stay healthy.Because the runner who trains for 16 weeks usually beats the runner who gets hurt after 6.#marathontraining #marathon #beginnerrunner #firstmarathon #marathontrainingplan by @benjamin_saah

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Running NYC Marathon on November 1st? This is my advice for you.Share and tag someone who's also training for NYC on November 1st.#tcsnycmarathon #nycmarathon #marathontraining #marathon #running by @benjamin_saah

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