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Amnesty marathon training plan - Beginner

Marathon training plan - Beginner

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This 16-week plan will take you to event day as safely as possible. We use walk breaks in the long run to allow you to cover distance in a smart way. Cross training allows you to build volume without additional impact in the legs. Our key with this plan is to keep you injury free.

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