My 20-week marathon training plan
The one I've used to run the 26.2-mile distance
Since I found the first marathon training plan I ever used — one that worked really well for me when I trained by it — I thought I’d share it with you all, with a week-by-week breakdown of the miles you’d need to run if you decide you’re ready to train for 26.2.
There’s also a downloadable PDF version at the end of the schedule, so you can print it out if you like.
Enjoy!
— Terrell
Week 1
Saturday or Sunday — 8 miles
Week 2
Tuesday — 4 miles
Wednesday — 3 miles
Thursday — 6 miles
Saturday — 7 miles
Sunday — 9 miles
Week 3
Tuesday — 5 miles
Wednesday — 3 miles
Thursday — 6 miles
Saturday — 7 miles
Sunday — 10 miles
Week 4
Tuesday — 5 miles
Wednesday — 3 miles
Thursday — 6 miles
Saturday — 8 miles
Sunday — 11 miles