Let’s Talk About Mileage

Today’s “Monday Marathon” topic is mileage.  Mike and Darren break down how much mileage a beginner to an advanced runner should be putting in per week to train for their desired marathon time. As always, proceed with caution and listen to your body.  We’ve provided additional sources and sample training schedules below for additional information.

Beginning / Intermediate Marathon Runners Training Schedule:

Source: https://www.active.com/running/articles/a-training-schedule-for-marathon-beginners

An excerpt from the article:  “This schedule is designed for someone who runs on a regular basis, and has done a few half marathons. Always consult your medical practitioner before beginning a training program, and discontinue training and seek medical advice if you have pain while or after you run.

12-Week Training Schedule

Typical run days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Week 1: run 3, 4, 9
Week 2: run 3, 6, 10
Week 3: run 3, 6, 12
Week 4: run 3, 6, 14
Week 5: run 4, 8, 16
Week 6: run 4, 8, 18
Week 7: run 4, 8, 8
Week 8: run 3, 10, 16
Week 9: run 3, 10, 18
Week 10: run 4, 10, 20
Week 11: run 3, 8, 10
Week 12: run 3, 6, race (6 on Wed, no cross-train)”

Advanced Marathon Runners Training Schedule:

Source: https://www.verywellfit.com/advanced-marathon-training-schedule-2911397  from certified running coach, Christine Luff. 

Be sure to read additional information at link above on her sample training schedule. 

(EP = easy pace, IW=interval workout , RP= race pace, CT= cross-training)