Marathon training plan: build your 42.195 km project
Prepare for 42.2 km with structured progression.
A plan focused on endurance, long runs, marathon pace and recovery to build your preparation week by week.

Every session shapes your journey.
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Train for a goal that feels real.
This type of preparation can suit popular events like these, depending on your level, calendar and each race’s specific requirements.
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A clear progression.
Easy to understand.
The exact structure depends on your level, available days, goal and progression.
Your plan does not live in a vacuum.
CoachRunning · Understand before choosing
A marathon starts with a realistic project
The marathon distance is 42.195 km. Choosing this pathway means looking beyond race day: your experience, available weeks and the place of long runs in daily life all matter. A standard calendar alone cannot determine whether this goal fits you today.
What the sample week explains
The sessions show the variety within the pathway: endurance, pace work, a long run and recovery. They are not an individual programme to copy unchanged. Compare the demands shown with your current routine and discuss adjustments with a coach if you want human support.
From a time goal to practical planning
The marathon pace calculator translates a finishing-time goal into pace. It is a tool for understanding a target, not a performance promise. Guides and shorter-distance pathways can also help you consider an intermediate step. Your project can change without diminishing the effort you have already made.
Your questions
Is the public plan personalised for me?
No. It describes the pathway and a sample week. A public overview cannot account for your individual history or every commitment.
Is human coaching included with AI?
These are separate offerings. Check the coach’s service and the features of your site subscription before choosing.