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12 Things I Really Wish I Knew Before Running My First Marathon

What to Know Before Running a Marathon

12 Things I Really Wish I Knew Before Running My First Marathon

September 24, 2018 by Chelsea Jones

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It takes a lot of preparation and hard work, and sometimes you might feel like quitting.

You'll have blisters, you might chafe (Body Glide will be your best friend), and you will have to swap some late nights out for rest and hydration. Embrace the suck — nothing compares to the feeling of crossing that finish line. You'll be sweaty, exhausted, and victorious.

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What to Know Before Running a Marathon

12 Things I Really Wish I Knew Before Running My First Marathon

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