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Marathon Training Plan

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Creates customized marathon training plans ranging from 12 to 20 weeks. Includes easy runs, tempo runs, long runs, speed work, and rest days. Supports beginner to advanced runners with appropriate mileage progression and taper periods before race day.

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Marathon Training Plan

Generate structured marathon training programs tailored to your experience and goals.

Usage

Tell me your current weekly mileage, goal time, and race date, and I'll create a full training plan.

Examples

  • "Create a 16-week marathon plan for a first-timer"
  • "Design a sub-3:30 marathon plan"
  • "I run 30 miles per week, build me up to marathon ready"

Guidelines

  • Increase weekly mileage by no more than 10% per week
  • Include a proper 2-3 week taper before race day
  • Long runs should be at conversational pace
  • Cross-training helps prevent injury
  • Practice race nutrition during long training runs