Where can I get a beginners training schedule for a marathon?
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Runners's World has several. They have runs for everything between trying run really fast to just trying to finish with some dignity.
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I answered a similar question before. here was my answer:\n\nwell, that all depends on what your age and experience level is, and wether you're shooting for a specific time or just trying to finish.\n\nI've done 4 marathons, with my best finish being 3:01 at the LA Marathon (a tough course). My training was geared towards a competitive person going for a good time. I ran between 65–80 miles a week.\n\nI'm guessing you are starting out, and this is probably your first marathon. here is my general advice (you should supplement it with other research to tailor it specifically for your needs):\n\ngive yourself 5–6 months to train. 6 if you are starting from zero. what you will be doing is training your body to handle all the mileage. start slow. buy yourself a heart rate monitor and use it religiously. it will be your good friend during your training. you should generally be running at about 70% of your max heartrate (HR). My max was about 200 bpm, so most of my runs were around 140–150 bpm. Estimate what your max is. (there are a couple ways of doing that, like subtracting your age from 227). stay within your 70% zone. that zone is going to feel painfully slow at first, maybe even close to walking. but as your conditioning improves, you will start to run faster at the same HR.\n\nassuming you are starting from zero, start running 3 miles, 3x a week. the week after, make it 4x a week. the week after, make one of those days a longer run of 5 miles. assuming the race you've picked is on a sunday (most are), your long runs should be on sundays. these will become your most important runs.\n\nyou should aim to run no less than 5 days a week, and 6 is better. at first, you may only be running 3-4 days a week, but you should slowly work your way up to 5 and 6 days.\n\nin your training, a good rule of thumb is to increase your mileage by 10% every week. So if you do 20 miles one week, do 22-23 the next, and so on. everyone is different about how much mileage they can handle, but if you do it slowly, you should be able to handle 50 miles a week at your peak. I would recommend no less for a marathon. try to get a good 8 weeks at this peak mileage, during which your long runs will be about 16-22 miles. do about 2-3 20+ mile runs to get used to the longer distances. be sure to eat and drink during these runs, or you will be in a world of hurt.\n\nevery three weeks, step down the training. so for example, do weeks of 20, 23, and 26. then do one week at 18. then start again at 26 and ramp up again. these intermittent weeks of lower mileage give your body a chance to catch up and adapt to the training. you must realize that your body will be going through physical changes during your training, like losing weight and improving cardiovascular fitness. you have to give your body time to adapt.\n\nIMPORTANT: the temptation to run too fast or build up mileage too quickly is dangerous! you may feel bored, but 6 months is a long time. you need to take it slow and let your body get used to the mileage. I guarantee there will be weeks when you feel very sore, and this is your body adapting to the training. listen to your body! a little soreness is normal, but pain is not. also, if both legs/knees/ankles are sore, that's a good sign. if only one hurts, this could be an injury in the making, so be careful.\n\nthat should get you going pretty well. use this as a starting point and tailor your training. if you can handle it, do more mileage. listen to your body. there's no use running when you're hurt or sick (I've broken this rule countless times, you just end up NOT running for a long time, eventually)\n\ngood luck.
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www.runnersworld.com has some great beginning running programs on their site ("training" link).  Like others have said, good shoes are a must or you'll just injure yourself.  Expect to pay a bunch for the first pair you get and buy them at a shoe store where you can test them out on a treadmill in the store.  Have the salespeople help you with different brands and types of cushioning until you find what works for you. After the first pair, you can find your next pair on sale or online after you know what you want.\n\nJust listen to your body and work gradually.  Avoid injury by training smartly.
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You should start out walking, then add running intervals, and work towards running the whole time or distance.  A good beginner program that uses increasing running intervals is the couch to 5K program: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml\n\nA book that you might like is The Courage to Start by John "The Penguin" Bingham.\n\nOh, and definitely buy good running shoes.  Go to a local running store (not a mall store like Foot Locker) and ask for help getting the right shoes for your feet.  If you don't have a local store, try http://www.roadrunnersports.com and use the "shoe dog."  Shoe dog will suggest shoes based on your answers about your foot type, weight, how much you run, etc.
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http://www.totaltraining.com
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Training for a 5K fun run: A schedule to help you reach the finish line\nTaking part in a 5K (kilometer) fun run is a great way to fit exercise into your lifestyle and have fun at the same time. Challenging yourself is part of the fun. But you don't want to overdo it and hurt yourself. That's why it's important to train — even for a fun run.\n\nIf you're able to comfortably jog or run one mile in 10 to 12 minutes — meaning you're able to talk with a running partner while exercising — consider using this 10-week training program.\n\nThis program may not work for everyone. Develop a program that best fits your ability. If you prefer walking, substitute walking for running or jogging. What's most important is that you're physically active and having fun.\n\n10-week training schedule*\nWeek Mon Tue  Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun \n\n1 Rest or jog/run 1-mile run 1-mile jog/run 1-mile run Rest 1-mile run 60-minute walk \n2 Rest or jog/run 1.25-mile run 1.25-mile jog/run 1.25-mile run Rest 1.25-mile run 60-minute walk \n3 Rest or jog/run 1.5-mile run 1.5-mile jog/run 1.5-mile run Rest 1.5-mile run 60-minute walk \n4 Rest or jog/run 1.5-mile run Rest or jog/run 1.5-mile run Rest 1.5-mile run 60-minute walk \n5 Rest or jog/run 1.75-mile run Rest or jog/run 1.75-mile run Rest 1.75-mile run 60-minute walk \n6 Rest or jog/run 2-mile run Rest or jog/run 2-mile run Rest 2-mile run 60-minute walk \n7 Rest or jog/run 2.25-mile run Rest or jog/run 2.25-mile run Rest 2.25-mile run 60-minute walk \n8 Rest or jog/run 2.5-mile run Rest or jog/run 2.5-mile run Rest 2.5-mile run 60-minute walk \n9 Rest or jog/run 2.75-mile run Rest or jog/run 2.75-mile run Rest 2.75-mile run 60-minute walk \n10 Rest or jog/run 3-mile run Rest or jog/run 2-mile run Rest or jog/run Rest 5K race \n\n*Note: One kilometer is about 0.62 miles. A 5K run is approximately 3.1 miles.\n\nRemember : Eat Healthy, Drink Plenty Of Water, Get Plenty of Rest!\n\nCheck with your doctor first \nStretching \nAerobic exersise \nWeight training \nWalking
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If its your first marathon, you should only run 20 miles at most.  Anything more than that wont really help your body train and just increases the chances of injury.  \n\nYou should run 18-20 miles at least 3 times before the actual event.  But build up to it gradually.\n\nHeres a link to a training guide:\nhttp://www.stlouismarathon.com/event_details/training_guide.asp
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www.boston.com or www.marathonguide.com\n\nboston athletic association's website should have frequent updates too.  enjoy!
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http://pmevents.com/\n\nThis has all the dates for all the marathon and triathalon events in northern CA.
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http://www.marathonguide.com has lots of good info for races that combine marathons and half marathons.\n\nhttp://www.runnersworld.com has an excellent race calendar beyond just the races including full 26.2 mile races.\n\nhttp://www.triathletemag.com is a good source of basic calendar info for international triathlons.  http://www.ironmanlive.com is a treasure trove for the internationally sanctioned Ironman race series.  http://www.mile141.com has a great message board for triathletes.  (It caters mostly to Ironman competitors.)\n\nAlso, Google local running clubs and triathlon clubs to get better info, including contacts and message boards.  Oops, I forgot where I was... I meant to say, Yahoo them.
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I'm training, too - and I also find it's tough to find a trail marathon - not as many out there.\n\nThis will only answer half your question - but to find a good trail marathon where you live (or maybe you're willing to travel to one?) You can go to MARATHONGUIDE.COM and you can sort by date, location, etc under the race schedule section.\n\nFor a great experience running a trail marathon, as with any marathon, you'll really want to have the marathon picked out first before you train so you know what kind of terrain you'll be racing on... "trail" means a lot of different things in different areas of the country. I would also recommend searching the internet for running clubs near your city or in your county and ask them who the "die hard" trail runners are in your area -- they will be the best source of accurate info for you! Universally, running clubs are full of friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful people full of info about running where you live.\n\nAlso, check out the links to trailrunner.com for further help & info - they're great!\n\nGood luck & I hope any of my drivel has helped!
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Your training schedule will be divided into 16 weeks.  The schedule assumes that you've been running at least 12-15 miles a week for several weeks. \nKEY : \nR: Rest day. Do no running or other strenuous physical activity.\nEZ: An easy or recovery run done at a comfortable pace.\nXT: Cross training that can include any one of a number of low-impact sports (i.e. bicycling, swimming, hiking, exercise machines, weight training) that burn calories and provide cardiovascular benefits while giving you a physical and mental break from running.\nLSD: Long, slow distance runs of 1 1/2 to 3 hours in duration. These runs may include brief breaks for walking, stretching, hydrating, and bathroom visits. Beginners often cover these runs at their goal marathon pace, or slightly slower.\n    * *RACE: Occasional racing improves your fitness, and accustoms you to the realities of race day. Choose a race which will work on your footspeed and turnover--most likely a 5K or 10K.\n\nWeek 1 - 15 mi\nMon. Tues. Weds. Thur. Fri. Sat. Sun.\n3-EZ 4-EZ R/XT 4-EZ R 4-EZ R/XT\n\nWeek 2 - 16 mi\nMon. Tues. Weds. Thur. Fri. Sat. Sun.\n3-EZ 4-EZ R/XT 4-EZ R 5EZ R/XT\n\nWeek 3 - 18 mi\nMon. Tues. Weds. Thur. Fri. Sat. Sun.\n3-EZ 5-EZ R/XT 4-EZ R 6-EZ R/XT\n\nWeek 4 - 15 mi\nMon. Tues. Weds. Thur. Fri. Sat. Sun.\n3-EZ 3-EZ R/XT 3-EZ 3-EZ 3-EZ R/XT\n\nWeek 5 - 22 mi\nMon. Tues. Weds. Thur. Fri. Sat. Sun.\n3-EZ 5-EZ 3-EZ 4-EZ R 7-EZ R/XT\n\nWeek 6 - 24 mi\nMon. Tues. Weds. Thur. Fri. Sat. Sun.\n3-EZ 5-EZ 2-EZ 6-EZ R 8-EZ R/XT\n\nWeek 7 - 26mi\nMon. Tues. Weds. Thur. Fri. Sat. Sun.\n3-EZ 6-EZ R/XT 4-EZ 3-EZ R 10-LSD\n\nWeek 8 - 20 mi\nMon. Tues. Weds. Thur. Fri. Sat. Sun.\nR 4-EZ 4-EZ R/XT 4-EZ R 8-LSD\n\nWeek 9 - 27 mi\nMon. Tues. Weds. Thur. Fri. Sat. Sun.\nR/XT 4-EZ 7-EZ R 4-EZ R 12-LSD\n\nWeek 10 - 24 mi\nMon. Tues. Weds. Thur. Fri. Sat. Sun.\nR/XT R/XT 7-EZ 3-EZ 4-EZ R 10-LSD\n\nWeek 11 - 26 mi\nMon. Tues. Weds. Thur. Fri. Sat. Sun.\nR R/XT 7-EZ R/XT 3-EZ R 16-LSD\n\nWeek 12 - 11 mi (plus race)\nMon. Tues. Weds. Thur. Fri. Sat. Sun.\nR R/XT 3-EZ 8-EZ R R RACE*\n\nWeek 13 - 32 mi\nMon. Tues. Weds. Thur. Fri. Sat. Sun.\nR 5-EZ 3-EZ R/XT 4-EZ R 20-LSD\n\nWeek 14 - 28 mi\nMon. Tues. Weds. Thur. Fri. Sat. Sun.\n3-EZ 8-EZ R 4-EZ R 13-LSD R\n\nWeek 15 - 24 mi\nMon. Tues. Weds. Thur. Fri. Sat. Sun.\n3-EZ 5-EZ R 4-EZ 3-EZ 9-LSD R\n\nWeek 16 - 13 MILES (39 WITH MARATHON)\nMon. Tues. Weds. Thur. Fri. Sat. Sun.\n3-EZ 3-EZ R 5-EZ 2-EZ R 26.2-RACE\n\nHope you find this helpful.
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Go to http://devinesports.doitsports.com/la/\n\nTo get a complete list, go down to the "Age Groups" selection, For "Select Event" choose "Marathon", and click search without filling in the other two fields.
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You should be able to train for one in 4 months go to www.runnersworld.com. They have a great program that designs to your pace also great tips on traing, nutrition and a lot more. The program is free and it ranges from the beginner to the Elite runner
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Train for 250 meters. Get you muscles ready for 25%more distance than you will need to run in the race.
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Depends on how much running you have already done in preparation.  If you are in reasonably good shape then you should be able to do some 10 or 12 mile runs. The problem with marathoners is they over train and run way too many marathons. That is not healthy. The body needs time to recover from the extreme strain put on the body in one marathon. I would vary the training. I would run 12 miles one day, then the next dsy fartlek five miles. Then take a day off.  The 12  miles is both warm up and good pace. The fartlek is a variety of paces over five miles. For example: Run a warm up then increase pace pretty good one mile, then jog very slowly with arms dangling, catching your breath, then hit it again for half a mile hard, then slowly jog dangling your arms, catching your breath. Then hit it again. Vary the distances and slowly toward the end run some sprints during the hit it phase. Get plenty of sleep and eat a well balanced diet. Drink plenty of water. Eat fruit and veggies for the electrolytes. Now if you are in poor shape then you are going to have to take baby steps. You have to run a 1/4 mile before you can run a 1/2 mile and you have to run a 1/2 mile before you can run a mile. You get the picture. IF you are not ready for the marathon, then pass it until you are ready. No one holding a gun to your head to run it. Be sensible.
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Train during the summer.  I didn't and I was never prepared for the early season races.  5 days a week of 5-7 miles a day should be fine.  Try to get some hills and/or sand running in.