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Congratulations on Your Decision to Run a Marathon!

Each year hundreds of marathons and half marathons take place around the world. You can find a good marathon directory over at www.marathonguide.com. After you have chosen your race, pay the entrance fee, put it on the calendar, and tell your friends about it.

Below you will find links to both beginner and intermediate training plans. These training plans assume that you are in good health and have medical clearance to begin. Each plan is based on running three days per week. This alows time for proper cross-training and rest. Always allow proper time for training and do not skip any weeks. Remember, you can’t cram for a marathon.

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Beginner Marathon Training Plan: Click Here to Download PDF. This Marathon Training Schedule is designed with the beginner in mind. You should have a running base built up in which you’ve been running 3-5 miles per session at least 3 days per week for 6-12 months. You should be able to comfortably run 5 miles without stopping.

Intermediate Marathon Training Plan: Click Here to Download PDF. This Marathon Training Schedule is designed with the intermediate in mind. You should have run at least one previous marathon, be currently running 20-25 miles per week, and be able to comfortably run 8 miles. If you do not fit this criteria, consider using the beginner marathon schedule.

Beginner Half Marathon Training Plan: Click Here to Download PDF. This Half Marathon Training Schedule is designed with the beginner in mind. You should have a running base built up and be able to run comfortably for 4 miles without stopping.

Intermediate Half Marathon Training Plan: Click Here to Download PDF. This Half Marathon Training Schedule is designed with the intermediate in mind. You should have run at least one previous half marathon and be able to comfortably run for 6 miles without stopping.

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