Killer Cardio

One of the biggest struggles you will face while training for a marathon is the fatigue on your
body. The constant running on the hard ground eventually wears at your joints and muscles in
a torturous way. It is for that reason that we need to train for it, but train smart. The following
workout will do just that. As with every workout, listen to your body – safety is always the
primary concern.

Workout: Cardio, Distance
Challenge: Marathon

1. Jog 1 mile

2. Elliptical 5 minutes

3. Jog 2 miles

4. Elliptical 5 minutes

5. Run 3 miles

6. Elliptical 5 minutes

7. Run 4 miles

8. Walk 1 mile

While you are covering a lot of distance with the above workout, you're giving your muscles and
joints quick rest periods in order to avoid over exerting them. However, your heart rate and cardiac output will remain high throughout!