MARATHON: BEGINNER00Plan description:
20-week marathon training plan for beginner
Run days:
4 runs per week (3 easy runs + 1 long run)
Strength Training:
2 days per week
Prerequisite:
This marathon training plan is designed for beginner runners or those returning to running. Many runners who follow this plan have completed shorter races or a half marathon but it is not a requirement.
This plan is ideal for runners who currently run 2-4 days a week for around 30 minutes at a time, with the ability to complete a 4-6 mile long run.
What is pace/effort?
This marathon training plan is built around Rate of Perceived Effort (RPE scale 0-10) instead of specific paces. This allows you to adapt your paces to daily variations in energy, weather, and terrain, while still ensuring you run the right intensity as you build your mileage.
How to view/print entire schedule?
Go to "Resources" to view/print the entire schedule if you would like to see the layout of the entire plan.
