ARTICLES, TIPS, TRAINING & GENERAL ADVICE

The 5k is fun and the 10k is a classic distance. The half marathon gives you a taste of endurance, but there is something magical about the marathon. It’s the ultimate challenge for many people, from Oprah to P.Diddy.

The marathon gives the ordinary person an opportunity to do something extraordinary. Those who’ve run a marthon know what I’m talking about. So, whether you are ready to train for your first marathon or run your fastest marathon, we have a program for you. Determine which program is right for you and get ready to dedicate yourself to training for the next 16 weeks.

Click on the links below to determine which training plan is right for you.

• Beginning  As a Beginner, your weekly mileage has been 15 to 20 miles a week for at least six months. You have completed a 5-K or 10-K. You can run five or six miles without difficulty. Now you want to complete your first marathon.
• Intermediate  As an intermediate runner, you regularly run 20 to 30 miles a week, and have done so for a year or more. You do a long run once a week of at least 8 miles. You have some experience with tempo runs or intervals. You’ve run 10-K races, maybe a half-marathon, or a full marathon. Now you have a specific time goal for the marathon and are willing to train to reach your goal.
• Advanced  As an advanced you”ve been running for several years. Your weekly mileage averages 35 to 60 miles a week. You regularly include interval training in your regimen. You’ve raced every distance from 5-K to the full marathon. Now you want to set a personal best in the marathon. You are ready to train hard to reach your goal.