or twice per year.Why: Racing one hard marathon during spring and another in autumn allows time for adequate preparation and recovery.Goal: Marathon for fun and fitnessHow often: Three or four times per year.Why: If youre not aiming to improve personal
If your training peaked for a summer race but you hope to perform well in an autumn event too, you're not that different from an elite athlete who has multiple goals (save, perhaps, for a minute or two per mile). Runners looking to qualify
