No matter what your training goals are, you will find that you are able to achieve your goals through the weekly breakdown of this marathon training program. See this page on how to set running goals to help you get started. I recommend becoming crystal clear on what your goals are for this marathon. No one can take your marathon finish away from you and you will always be able to draw strength from it! Earning self-confidence and self-esteem.Simply being able to run longer distances (comfortably!).Achieving a marathon time finishing goal.Getting to the marathon starting line strong and healthy.It is broken down into bite-sized goals that make it easy to progress to running longer distances and to be comfortable with tackling the next phase of training on your journey to that 26.2 mile marathon finish line. Obtaining the confidence to believe that you can do this!.Planning active rest and recovery into the plan.Avoiding burnout by avoiding overly-strenuous workouts and weekly mileage.This one year marathon training schedule that I have designed incorporates what I consider some of the best ways and the most important things to focus on when training for a marathon:

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