I also feel it usually takes four or five races to hit your best marathon for your body to be accustomed to the training AND the race itself. See image Bill Rodgers
The advice I have for beginners is the same philosophy that I have for runners of all levels of experience and ability -- consistency, a sane approach, moderation and making your running an enjoyable, rather than dreaded, part of your life. See image Bill Rodgers
My biggest weakness as a endurance athlete has been in not drinking enough water after training, thereby racing sometimes while dehydrated. See image Bill Rodgers
Anybody can be a runner. We were meant to move. We were meant to run. It's the easiest sport. See image Bill Rodgers