Don't get the wrong idea about the marathon. Sure, 26.2 miles is a long way, and the folks who finish the Eugene Marathon can look uber fit. But the mythic sport is, well, shrouded in myths. KVAL News laces up the latest thinking so you can hit the ground running.

When the Eugene Marathon resumed three year ago, a lot of people got off the couch and hit the running trails. But running 26 miles -- or even a 13-mile half marathon - can be an intimidating challenge. How much do you run to prepare?