Mastering the First Marathon Fueling Strategy: A Beginner's Guide
                                
                                
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                                According to sports dietitians, stored carbohydrates can fuel your muscles for only about 60 to 90 minutes of running at marathon effort, making a practiced first marathon fueling strategy crucial to finishing strong. Without a plan, you risk 'hitting the wall,' a point of total exhaustion where your body runs out of available energy.