#1 Advice, Don't Give It.
#2 Train with Friends
#3 Train with Friends that believe in you and will push you.
#4 Do speed work outs once a week.
#5 Do some short runs regularly, at least 3 times a week(2 to 5 miles)
#6 Run a long run once a week of 10 miles or more
#7 Drink plenty of fluids(not just water) on training runs and during the actual
marathon.
#8 Eat something on long training runs, perhaps a running bar, or orange