I crossed the finish line of my best half-marathon yet under 2 hours and the decision to train for a full marathon was instant. I did realize at the time that it meant 5 months of fitting training around work, figuring out fuelling, and learning what worked over increasingly long runs. These are the shoes, gear, tools, and resources that helped me along the way, with honest notes on what I used, why it helped, and what I’d recommend to another first-time marathoner. Some links may earn me a commission at no extra cost to you.
