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It is possible to run two marathons very close together. Indeed, some people can run the marathon distance nearly every day- see [[Back to Back Marathons]]. However, racing the marathon distance is very different. To race the distance means you are running to perform as well as you can. For some, racing the marathon means hitting a specific time, for some it means just completing the distance in the time allowed. Either way, it means running at the limits of your abilities. Racing the marathon requires tapering and necessitates some recovery. These facts make racing two marathons in close succession tricky. Here are some thoughts on approaching racing two marathons in short succession.
* The #1 goal of any training program should be to avoid getting injured. This should shape everything ;}