6 month marathon training plan

For most runners, 16 to 20 weeks of training is needed to train for a marathon.

So you’ve either signed up for your first marathon or you’re thinking about signing up, but you don’t know how long you need to train?

If you don’t train early enough, you increase your injury risk.

You also increase your chances of not finishing the 26.2 miles (or may have to walk some of the race).

To avoid disappointment, start training in plenty of time (16 to 20 weeks) and follow a structured training plan.

How long does it take to train for a marathon for a beginner

Set yourself up to succeed and you’ll crush your first marathon.

In this article, we first highlight how long you need to train for a marathon. Next, we provide you with top marathon training tips to help you reach the finish line, whether it’s your first ever marathon or you’re striving for a PB after a layoff from running.

If you’re a beginner and have never run a marathon before, upwards of 20 weeks might be needed.

For example, if you’ve never completed a 5km event, then 24 weeks or 6 months is more practical.

If you’re not a begi

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