Run 3 training sessions per week with alternating difficulties.
Even for experienced athletes, running a marathon requires lots of preparation, and proper training is a key part of injury prevention. Register for the marathon and start training at least 6 months before race day. This 20-week marathon training program is designed to help you run/walk to the finish line of your marathon.Begin training at least 16-24 weeks before the marathon.
Run/walk marathon training plan: Many first-time marathoners use a run/walk strategy, alternating intervals of running and walking.If you plan to walk the distance, you can use this 19-week training plan. Marathon walking training plan: Marathons aren't just for runners.Advanced marathon training plan: This 18-week marathon training schedule is designed for advanced runners with marathon experience who can run up to 8 miles comfortably and are running at least 5 days a week.Intermediate marathon training plan: This 18-week marathon training schedule can be used by intermediate runners who have already run a marathon, currently run five days a week, and can run up to 6 miles at a time.Advanced beginner marathon training plan: This 20-week marathon training schedule is for runners who can run 4 miles comfortably and can run four to five days per week.22-week beginner marathon training plan: This marathon training plan gives beginners a couple more weeks of training.To start this training plan, you should have a running base mileage of 12 to 15 miles per week. Beginner marathon training plan: This 20-week schedule is geared toward first-time marathoners.