Training Programs for Running a Marathon
Want to run a marathon? Want to run your next marathon faster than your last marathon? Want to do it all injury-free? Check out these marathon training programs for all levels of runners.
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Marathon Training Schedule - 22 Weeks of Marathon Training for Runners
If you are ready to train for a marathon, this schedule is a great way to do it. This is a 22-Week marathon training schedule that can take you all the way to the finish line!
If you are ready to train for a marathon, this schedule is a great way to do it. This is a 22-Week marathon training schedule that can take you all the way to the finish line!
A Safe, Effective Marathon Training Program
Any runner who is currently running at least 14 miles/week can start at the level they currently are at and safely build-up to a great marathon with this program.
Any runner who is currently running at least 14 miles/week can start at the level they currently are at and safely build-up to a great marathon with this program.
Senior Marathon Training Program
This program designed for seniors, but useful for many others, features 3 days of running, 2 days of crosstraining, and 2 days of rest each week.
This program designed for seniors, but useful for many others, features 3 days of running, 2 days of crosstraining, and 2 days of rest each week.
Mileage Buildup Schedule (from State of the Art)
If you are presently running less than 25 miles a week, this schedule can help you build up from where you are at to the point that most marathon training programs begin.
If you are presently running less than 25 miles a week, this schedule can help you build up from where you are at to the point that most marathon training programs begin.
Marathon Training Schedule (from State of the Art)
If your present training includes as a maximum, a long run of 10 miles, and 25 miles as a weekly total, this training program will help you reach your target marathon in at least four months.
If your present training includes as a maximum, a long run of 10 miles, and 25 miles as a weekly total, this training program will help you reach your target marathon in at least four months.
Hal Higdon's Novice Training Program
This is a great 18-week training program. You should be able to comfortably run distances between 3 and 6 miles. You should be training 3-5 days a week, averaging 15-25 miles a week before starting this program.
This is a great 18-week training program. You should be able to comfortably run distances between 3 and 6 miles. You should be training 3-5 days a week, averaging 15-25 miles a week before starting this program.
Hal Higdon's Advanced Training Programs
These 2 18-week marathon training programs are for advanced runners, who already run 10-milers and want to progress to 3 20-milers during training. These programs are designed for the hard-core runner, willing to push themselves very hard.
These 2 18-week marathon training programs are for advanced runners, who already run 10-milers and want to progress to 3 20-milers during training. These programs are designed for the hard-core runner, willing to push themselves very hard.
Eick's Marathon Training
This 21-week training schedule is designed for people who like/need more rest days or only have time to run 4-5 days a week. It may be harder to read in it's format, but it is an easy-going, well-designed training program, especially for people with marathon experience.
This 21-week training schedule is designed for people who like/need more rest days or only have time to run 4-5 days a week. It may be harder to read in it's format, but it is an easy-going, well-designed training program, especially for people with marathon experience.