
Your long run mileage progresses rapidly and if you are not comfortable already with running 4-6 miles (6 to 7 kilometers) you might find yourself struggling to keep up with the plan. Since your first scheduled long run is 6 miles (10 kilometers) during Week 1, it is best that you are able to run about 6 miles although you would probably be fine coming in at 4-5 miles if you are comfortable with running those distances. It's important to be able to run at least 4 - 6 miles (or 6 to 10 kilometers) comfortably before you begin this training plan because as with anything you do, you want to start where you are already at and build from there.


WEEKS 1-4: BASE BUILDING + STRENGTH PHASE Your marathon training Goal During Weeks 1-4:
