The Beginner Marathon training plan is ideal for people who run 4 days a week and are consistently running around 20 miles a week.
The 18 week training plan will have you running 4-5 days a week with at least 2 days of rest. You’ll max at one week of 40 miles and the longest run is 20 miles. The training is broken down into three 6-week phases: Easy Base Phase, Controlled Effort Phase, and Peak & Taper Phase. There is usually one run each week with some part being a little faster, but all effort-based.
The Intermediate Marathon training plan is ideal for people who run 5 days a week and are consistently running around 30 miles a week. This plan is best for someone who has done at least one marathon or other multiple-hour endurance event and has a goal race pace.
The 18 week training plan will have you running 5 days a week with 2 days of rest. You’ll max at a 46-mile week, and there are two 20-mile long runs. The training is broken down into three 6-week phases: Easy Base Phase, Controlled Effort Phase, and Peak & Taper Phase. There is one run each week with controlled effort or tempo work. The long run includes easy and race pace miles.