This fun and fact-filled outline provides the novice marathoner with realistic training plans for completing any marathon so you'll be totally prepared for marathon day. Click here for your schedule and here for special running tips. The diet starts today. Eat a well-balanced diet.
Fluid intake starts today.
Then go back to the base run schedule. No matter how you feel, do not mention running at the finish line. Click here to see previous Guestbook comments. Please add your comments to the Guestbook below. Steven H. Rossi, P.E., has been running marathons since 1987 and is a charter member of the Marine Corps Marathon Runners' Club.