To get in shape, a specialized program will need to be developed that is unique to you. This will require that you work hard to increase endurance and technique. Depending on which of the activities are your strong ones, will dictate how much time is allocated to each sport. A careful analysis of your capabilities is a prerequisite.

The time and range that is necessary is as follows:

• You should be able to swim 100 yards comfortably in about 2 minutes which would allow you to finish 1 1/2 hours.
• You need to average a speed of 15 miles per hour to complete this segment in 7 ½ hours.
• In order to finish the run in four and a half hours, a pace of one mile every ten minutes is necessary.

At this rate, there would still be three hours left over in order to finish under the 17 hour maximum allowed time. It is important to determine your weaknesses, work the hardest on those, and train so they fall within the range of the criteria.

Carefully select your training programs but, remember, whichever program is selected, the last two weeks need to be low intensity rest weeks to allow your muscles to be at full strength by race time.

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Also, do you want to run a path that is flat, hilly, steep, or a mixture? In order to find the right marathon for you, I recommend doing your research on the internet and going from there.

After you have chose what marathon it is you want to run, you will need to setup a training schedule so that way you are able to prepare your body for the upcoming race. The first thing you should do is make sure that you have the proper gear such as shoes, there are many brands available.

Next thing you want to do is start running, pick at least four days to run, but space them out, and start off running at least two miles each day, on a flat surface, and as you excel in doing that, you will want to increase the number of miles, as well as hilly surfaces, and rough surfaces. You will want to start your training at least six months prior to the race, maybe even a year. Make sure to increase your speed with your runs, but also rotate from slow to fast.

Always remember the week before the race, make sure you taper off you runs and do not over exert yourself.

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