https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpOsPIUYX6I
One of the biggest fears marathon runners have is that they can't go all 26.2 miles or that they can't go the pace they want to the whole way. Here's why the

https://lukehumphreyrunning.com/how-am-i-going-to-make-it-26-2-miles-at-this-pace/
The first is that you can expect to see an increase in performance of about 3%. Some articles will go to 5%, but to keep things more realistic, let's say about 3%. The second is that you can run farther at the same effort. Let's take a 3:30:00 marathon, which is about 8:00 min/mile. Let's say that you have run your tempos at right about

https://www.runnersworld.com/training/a20808326/26-tips-for-running-your-best-26-2/
Translated into mortal terms: With eight miles to go, begin running one minute per mile slower than your marathon goal pace. Then speed up every two miles to run the last couple of miles at goal

https://anothermotherrunner.com/marathon-tips-2/
For the 1908 Olympics in London, the marathon was lengthened from Pheidippides's 40K, or 24.85 miles, to 26 miles and 385 yards so that the runners could pass by Windsor Castle and wave to the Royal Family, who presumably called out, "Looking good!" and "Almost there!" 26.2 miles has been the standard distance ever since.

https://www.reddit.com/r/running/comments/ds3xiq/on_monday_i_ran_262_miles_on_my_own_and_was_very/
Although running 26.2 miles solo doesn't really constitute a 'Marathon' in modern terminology - a Marathon being defined as a race and not a distance - I'd wager that running 26.2 miles solo is a bigger achievement than running 26.2 miles with the physical and psychological assistance provided by refreshment stalls, bystanders and other competitors.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/fitness/the-best-marathon-workouts-to-get-you-faster-for-26-2/ar-BB1nhucm
Progress the intervals by increasing the number and speed of 1,000-meter intervals. Warmup: 2-mile warmup easy run @ RPE 3, plus 6 x 100-meter strides. Workout: 7 x 1,000 meters @ RPE 7 or 5K-10K

https://www.runstreet.com/blog/running-pace-chart
This running pace chart includes all the standard race distances — from 1 mile to the marathon, 26.2 miles. On the pace chart, the fastest pace is a 5:00-minute-mile pace, and the slowest is a 14:45-minute-mile pace. Everyone from new runners to elite athletes can use this running pace calculator chart for training and racing.

https://www.runnersworld.com/training/a60570231/workouts-to-find-race-pace/
Multiply your magic mile time by 1.15 for 10K pace. Multiply your magic mile time by 1.175 for 10 Mile pace. Multiply your magic mile time by by 1.2 for half marathon pace. Multiply your magic

https://www.runtothefinish.com/marathon-pacing/
All right, now the easiest part of marathon pacing: memorizing the pace for each of the 26.2 miles you will run! Just kidding! There are tools for that. Marathon Pace Bands . These handy bands place your marathon pace chart on your wrist, allowing you to quickly check your goal pace for every single mile of your marathon.

https://www.runnersworld.com/training/a20818247/how-to-run-your-best-marathon/
But in general, a track workout totaling three miles at 10-K race pace or a little faster, plus a tempo run of three to six miles between 10-K and marathon goal pace, is typical for most training

https://www.letsdothis.com/blog/article/why-is-the-marathon-distance-26-2-miles
In total, a marathon covers 26.2 miles (or 42.2km) in distance and is an endurance adventure fuelled by adrenaline, determination, and sheer want of will. These 26.2 miles are a distance that's revered (and feared) all over the world, be that in the Olympics, around your local park, or up in the mountains and with its completion comes respect

https://www.reddit.com/r/running/comments/na2e3p/262_miles_is_such_a_random_goal/
Before the 1908 olympics, the marathon was simply "a road race of around 25 miles". The planned route from Windsor Castle to the stadium was "about 26 miles", and then another 385yds was run on the track itself. 26 miles and 385yds became the set marathon distance, even though the actual distance was probably quite a bit different.

https://gearjunkie.com/endurance/running/marathon-training-for-beginners
First, you can run for a certain distance, like when you work up to a 16-, 18-, or 20-mile run. Those runs build your endurance and get you closer to your goal of completing 26.2 miles. Another

https://blog.coachparry.com/how-to-calculate-your-marathon-race-pace/
Pacing is a critical aspect of marathon racing, and finding the right pace can significantly impact your race day performance. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or preparing for your first 26.2-mile journey, understanding how to calculate your race pace is essential for achieving your goals and crossing the finish line strong.

https://www.healthline.com/health/exercise-fitness/average-marathon-time
The average mile time for men is between 9 and 11 minutes. Women average a mile every 10 to 12 minutes. Slow down your pace on most training days. You can add on 30 seconds to 2 minutes per mile

https://www.runnersblueprint.com/the-walkers-marathon-strategies-for-conquering-26-2-miles-without-running/
Hitting Your Training Peak: Aim to hit your longest walk—about 20-22 miles—around three weeks before the big day. This is your "dress rehearsal," giving you a taste of the marathon distance and building up that all-important confidence. It's your proof point that yes, you can tackle the full 26.2 miles.

https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/a20805444/26-2-miles-is-a-long-run/
A marathon is a long run, no matter how fast you cover the 26.2 miles. I've said this often before, but it bears repeating: 26.2 miles is a long way to run, no matter how fast you cover the

https://runningwithmiles.boardingarea.com/how-to-stay-sane-for-26-2-miles-on-a-treadmill/
Play With Speed And Incline. Another thing that can really help with running long on a treadmill is playing with the speed and incline. It breaks up the flow and lets you throw added workouts into the long run. One of my favorite things to do is to start at the pace I am running and then add .1 mph every .10 of a mile.

https://www.primermagazine.com/2010/field-manual/know-it-all-why-is-a-marathon-26-2-miles
So why does the world's most famous long-distance footrace clock in at the odd figure of 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers, for those of you outside of America)? Quite simply: because that was the distance between the Greek cities of Marathon and Athens. As always, there's more to it than that.

https://www.reddit.com/r/running/comments/mqnsrp/if_i_go_out_and_run_2622_miles_have_i_ran_a/
Now if you mean you go slower when running on your own, then yeah, jogging a 5-hour marathon is probably easier than racing a 3-hour one, but you don't have to race an event either if you don't want to. ... But really it doesn't matter - runners probably won't care and half of non-runners talk about a "10k marathon" so as long as you

https://www.runnersworld.com/training/a20800446/life-after-26-2/
To help flush away muscle wastes, walk or slowly jog for a short distance the day after the race. Give yourself at least 2 weeks to really recover. This means doing light aerobic workouts such as

https://thewiredrunner.com/why-is-a-marathon-26-2-miles-the-history-from-ancient-greece-to-today/
So why is a marathon 26.2 miles instead of something more uniform? In 1921, the International Amateur Athletic Federation came together to decide on a set distance, once and for all. While the Queen's 1908 race-extension request was a once-off event, the committee eventually settled on 26.2 miles as the final marathon distance.

https://changeofpace.com/why-is-a-marathon-26-2-miles/
The first official marathon, in 1896, was 24.85 miles, and the course went from Marathon Bridge to Olympic Stadium in Athens. 25 entrants started and only 9 finished. The next few Olympic marathons varied in distance; the idea was that as long as all runners ran the same course, it was unnecessary to keep the distance exactly the same.