Marathon Speed and the Achilles: Training for Faster Finish Times

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Learn how to improve marathon speed while managing Achilles tendon pain. Discover strategies for tendon loading and low-mileage training for a faster finish time.

Marathon Speed and the Achilles: Training for Faster Finish Times

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Building marathon speed for a 5-hour runner looking to improve. Key constraints and focus areas: current low volume (25 miles per week), history of Achilles injury requiring careful loading, a need for strength training, and improving running mechanics to prevent further injury while gaining speed.

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