The four-hour marathon has been conquered. The pain has receded, leaving only the joys of the day imprinted in your memory. Your feet are itchy for your next challenge, despite the fact that at around the 19-mile mark you were promising yourself never to do this again. Well, you are. This time, you want sub 3:30!
However, training towards a sub 3:30 marathon can be somewhat intimidating. You're going to need time, dedication and grit – but you can bring those. What you need is some advice to channel these qualities into an effective plan.
