
Thursday: Run at a brisk, mid-tempo pace, starting at 3 miles (4.8 km) in the first week of training.Your target intensity for speed day is 80 to 100% of your max heart rate. Tuesday: Run a total of 8 alternating 200 m to 400 m intervals at jogging and sprint speeds.Do a long distance run just once a week, and focus on speed and pacing on the other days. To increase your stamina gradually and avoid injury, run 3 times per week with a rest day between each session.

There are a variety of marathon training plans, but they share a few basic elements. Run 3 training sessions per week with alternating difficulties.


Keep in mind you should already have experience with long-distance running before attempting a marathon.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. Begin training at least 16-24 weeks before the marathon.
