1 - realize that in order to run a marathon (go to Mars), one must first run a mile (go to the Moon).
2 - adopt a plan that will have you running a mile at the same pace as the rest of the marathon. That might be less efficient for the mile, but saves time in the long run by combining plans.
3 - when you’ve gone 50 yards, just give up on the Marathon, train to run a mile at marathon pace.
4 - shocked Pikachu face when other runners go much faster than you.
The US “space race” plan.
1 - realize that in order to run a marathon (go to Mars), one must first run a mile (go to the Moon).
2 - adopt a plan that will have you running a mile at the same pace as the rest of the marathon. That might be less efficient for the mile, but saves time in the long run by combining plans.
3 - when you’ve gone 50 yards, just give up on the Marathon, train to run a mile at marathon pace.
4 - shocked Pikachu face when other runners go much faster than you.