Running a marathon sounds intimidating. The consensus is that most people can’t do it, and if you think you can’t do it, you’ve already lost. Sure, it isn’t easy, but almost anyone can run a marathon with the correct approach. After all, the human body is designed to run long distances.
But running a marathon isn’t just about training. It’s about training the right way and being prepared in many other ways too. Being aware of the lesser obvious pitfalls that can take you out of the race is the key to success. To step into the mind of a marathon runner, click through this gallery.