Running to the Castle

RTTC #253 Do You Need to Run More Than 3 Days to Train for a Marathon?

September 17, 2026·19 min
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Running to the Castle, Dr. Ali tackles a debate that keeps resurfacing on social media... whether 3 days of running a week is actually enough to train for a marathon. She breaks down why she builds her training plans from research and science rather than chasing every other coach's opinion, and why time on your feet matters more than mileage for runners at 13 to 16+ minute paces. Dr. Ali makes the case for consistency and injury prevention over ...

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