How to run a marathon with "no training"?
How to run a marathon with no training? Spoiler Alert: You Can't :) DISCLAIMERS: (I have 2) 1. I am not a coach, a doctor or your mom. So, this is not an advice column. 2. I am a lifelong Formula 1 car racing fan. So, there could be some references to F1. If you patiently read till the end, I may (or may not) have a tip or two on how to get through a marathon with no training :)) PRELUDE: I believe running is a state of mind. I am also a believer in hard work, grit, consistency and putting in the effort. This year's Chicago Marathon 2022 will be my 10th attempt to run this marathon, including 2020 when I ran it virtually. While I had signed up for this one in November of 2021, I very unexpectedly had an injury with plantar fasciitis on my left foot that I am still struggling with. I had consulted multiple physiotherapists but none could put me in a program that would be a path to recovery. I am somewhat disappointed but that story is for another day. Just know that I h...