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Want to cut your marathon time? Try running less

By Deborah Kotz

 |  Globe Staff  

  February 14, 2012

When I trained for a marathon several years ago, I let all my other fitness activities fall by the wayside as I focused on running, running, and more running. I ran five days a week -- at least seven miles at a shot. That’s the sort of training regimen recommended by Runner’s World magazine and a variety of marathon websites. But it’s not necessarily the best strategy if you’re looking to cut minutes from your marathon time.

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