TOP 5 MARATHON FAQ
Running
HOW MANY RUNS
PER WEEK?
3-6 DAYS PER WEEK
Beginning marathoners are likely starting around 3 days per week and working up to 5. Those looking to seriously improve their times might even do 6 days - the majority being easy/relaxed runs.
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HOW MANY MILES
PER WEEK?
30-50 IN PEAK WEEKS
Depending on your experience and fitness, you may start with 10-15 miles per week. But in peak training weeks, you'll want to approach 50 miles, with a long run around 20 being your longest in training.
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CAN YOU LIFT
WHILE TRAINING?
YES (AND YOU SHOULD)
Strength is imperative to maintain during extended endurance training. Strength and core stability can play a significant role in reducing injury during long bouts of endurance training.
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DO YOU HAVE
TO TRAIN?
YES...
Make good choices. Train for your race. Maybe you finish if you don't - but man, will you be hurt.
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WHAT'S A GOOD
TIME?
THAT'S UP TO YOU
Everyone is different. Find a plan, stick with it, and aim to run your race slightly faster than your training pace. Whatever that time is - is a good time!
THE PLAN
GOT GOALS?
Check out our Marathon training plans for all different time goals - utilizing all of the methods you just learned about.