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13 Things That Happen When You Train for a Marathon

When you begin training for a marathon, you automatically gain entry into a special club. And once you become a member, you'll start noticing changes right away. Some of those things will be expected—others, not so much.

Wait, I'm chafing where?

Here are 13 things you may (or may not) see coming.

About the Author

Megan Harrington

Megan is a writer and RRCA certified running coach who lives and trains in rural upstate New York. She ran track and cross-country competitively in high school and college and now focuses on the half-marathon and marathon distance. When she's not running, Megan enjoys coaching fellow runners (www.runnerskitchen.com), snow-shoeing, hiking and digging around in her garden.
Megan is a writer and RRCA certified running coach who lives and trains in rural upstate New York. She ran track and cross-country competitively in high school and college and now focuses on the half-marathon and marathon distance. When she's not running, Megan enjoys coaching fellow runners (www.runnerskitchen.com), snow-shoeing, hiking and digging around in her garden.

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