Kevin Hanson

The long run is the status symbol of marathon training, but much of the existing advice on running long is misguided. Luke Humphrey breaks down just how far you should go.

Practice your marathon hydration and nutrition plan during training to avoid race-day dehydration and carb-store exhaustion.

Race bib, timing chip, sunscreen...worried you'll forget something on race day? Consult this checklist the night before to make sure you're all set.

Excerpted from Hansons First Marathon, this flowchart will help you figure out how to start training for your first 26.2.