WHAT MAKES A GOOD MARATHON TRAINING PLAN?
Running
FLEXIBLE
SCHEDULE
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE
Everyones life is different, and with a unique life will come unique challenges. A good marathon plan will encourage and enforce routine, but allow adjustments to meet the individual where they are.
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IT'S
POSSIBLE
IT'S POSSIBLE
It's one thing to slowly make progress to something you previously couldn't do. It's another to attempt something unreasonable. The plan should be approachable, and make sense in it's intensity.
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LONG
RUNS
LONG RUNS
Want to run a marathon? You should likely hit 18-22 miles in training at least once, maybe twice. But each week should contain 1 'long' run to help acclimate to the time on your feet.
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REST
WEEKS
REST WEEKS
Yes, weeks. Each week should have a rest day, sure. But after every increase in 'long run' volume for 2-3 weeks, there should be a week of lighter volume to acclimate. This will help get you to race day happy, and most importantly, healthy.
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