That said, whether it’s your first marathon or your 50th, it’s still normal to want to run a ‘good’ marathon finish time, even though it’s important to remember that ‘good’ is relative.

But can marathon running do more harm than good? Barry Trott ... "I thought there must be some warning signs that say, 'Stop,' before you get to that point - but there wasn't.

Below, Takacs and Dudley lay out eight signs you’re ready for a half marathon. Dudley adds that a coach can be a good investment, whether you have a performance goal or even if you’re a ...