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If you answered positively to all the above questions, you are ready to train for a marathon. Remember that a marathon is not only 4.2 times your 10-K race. It's 4 10-K races in a row! That means you will grow more tired with every kilometer, and will need to follow a slower pace than that used in your 10-K running. Ideally, test yourself at a Half-Marathon distance of 21.1 kilometers 10 to 12 weeks before the marathon. If you manage to finish comfortably, you're all set for the challenge of 42.195 kilometers.
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Upgrading from 10km to 42km: Are you ready?

The 10-kilometer distance is a well-respected race in World Championships, but is more of a Fun Run at the Beirut International Marathon. It gives beginning runners a chance to start with a relatively easy distance, where they can alternate between walking and running. If you've completed a BIM 10-K in the past and are shifting towards a more serious training program, how do you know you're ready to take on a Marathon? Ask yourselves the following questions:

- How comfortable was I running the 10-K in previous BIM events?
- Am I currently able to run a 10-K in less than 90 minutes?
- Do I finish a 10-K run strong enough to take on more kilometers?
- Do I have the time and willingness to add more mileage to my current training?