Now you have been training consistently for several days. It takes 21 days to create a habit; you are about a third of the way there. Follow your training schedule as closely as possible. Don’t get distracted, and don’t get carried away. It is the small things, day after day, that make the biggest difference. Training too much could put you at risk for injury, and training too little will make it hard for you to finish your marathon.

Congratulations! You’ve made a big decision to change your life. As you begin training, you will feel excited for the goal you have made. Your enthusiasm will be contagious as your friends see the changes you are making. At this early stage, it’s possible some of the workouts might seem easy. Even so, don’t overdo anything and put yourself out of the game. Remember, you have a ways to go, and the important thing now is to develop good habits.