1. Home
  2. Health
  3. Running & Jogging

Running Races - Marathon Race Training Schedules for Runners

If you're planning to run a marathon (26.2 mile) race, try one of these training schedules for runners of all different levels.
Running Your First Marathon
Running a marathon is an exciting and challenging endeavor. Here's what beginners need to know to get started and successfully complete the challenge.
Basic Marathon Training Schedule for Beginners
Ready to start training for your first marathon? Here's the perfect schedule for beginners whose goal is to finish.
Advanced Beginner Marathon Training Schedule
This 20-week marathon training schedule is geared toward advanced beginner runners.
Explore Running & Jogging
About.com Special Features

Learn how you can reduce your your numbers with these nutrition and exercise tips. More >

Keep yourself, and your family, happy and healthy this fall with these tips. More >

  1. Home
  2. Health
  3. Running & Jogging
  4. Training Schedules
  5. Marathon Race Training

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.