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The journey to 26.2 miles and beyond is about discovering just how far you can go! Whether you’re training for your first marathon, taking on a 50K ultramarathon, or preparing for a Disney multi-race challenge, there’s a plan to help you reach your goals. These plans have helped thousands of runners go the distance, and they’re my gift to you. Explore the options, click Preview to find your best fit, and Download your plan for free. Happy training!

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26.2 Walk training plan schedule

26.2 Walk

If you want to walk a marathon, this Walk Training Program is for you! A very popular program for long distance walkers - thousands have used it successfully to reach the finish line with a smile.

Best forBest suited for those walking regularly at least 3-4 times per week who are comfortable walking 3-5 miles at a time.
26.2 Walk-Run training plan schedule

26.2 Walk-Run

The Walk-Run Program is the perfect blend for walkers who want to challenge themselves by sprinkling in a little running or improving finish times, beginning with running 1-2 minutes followed by walking 3-4 minutes.

Best forBest suited for those walking regularly 3-5 times per week for 45-80 minutes for at least six months.
26.2 Run-Walk training plan schedule

26.2 Run-Walk

The Run-Walk Marathon Program is a very popular program for first-timers and those who want to enjoy training with minimal risk of injury, with running mixed with power-walk breaks three sessions per week.

Best forBest suited for those new to running who have been covering at least 3-4 miles comfortably 3-4 times per week for at least six months.
26.2 Beginning Run training plan schedule

26.2 Beginning Run

If this is your first marathon and you have been running regularly, this program will take you from a 5 mile run to the start line and finish line, building gradually to running 20 miles in preparation for the race.

Best forA perfect strategy for those running 3-5 miles comfortably 3-4 times per week for at least six months.
26.2 Intermediate Run training plan schedule

26.2 Intermediate Run

The Intermediate Marathon Program is a step up in mileage and intensity from the Beginner Program, with four runs per week including two 20-mile long runs, speed and race pace workouts, cross-training and higher mileage.

Best forBest suited for those running at least 4-5 times per week for 45-90 minutes for at least one year, who have completed a marathon in the past year.
26.2 Advanced Run training plan schedule

26.2 Advanced Run

The Advanced Marathon Program begins with an 8 mile long run and peaks with three 20 milers, with race pace workouts, speed work [intervals, tempo, pickups] drills, cross-training and strength and rest days. Geared towards seasoned marathoners looking to qualify for Boston or improve their time.

Best forBest suited for those running at least 5-6 times per week for 45-90 minutes for at least one year, who have run a marathon.
50K Ultra-Marathon training plan schedule

50K Ultra-Marathon

Geared towards first-time ultra-marathoners and seasoned marathoners looking to finish strong beyond the marathon distance, with long runs up to 23 miles, back-to-back training long runs, speed, hills and tempo workouts, plus cross-training and rest days.

Best forBest suited for those running consistently for at least a year, currently running at least four times per week (20-25 miles total) with a long run of at least eight miles.
Disney Goofy Challenge training plan schedule

Disney Goofy Challenge (39.3 Miles)

Geared towards runners looking to finish their first Goofy Race and a Half Challenge, with a balanced blend of single long runs, back-to-back training long runs, mid-week runs, cross-training and rest days to optimize recovery.

Best forBest suited for those running consistently for at least a year, currently running 3-4 times per week (about 20 miles total) with a long run of at least six miles.
Disney Dopey Challenge training plan schedule

Disney Dopey Challenge

Geared towards runners looking to finish their first Dopey Challenge, with a balanced blend of single long runs, back-to-back simulation runs, mid-week runs, cross-training and rest days to optimize recovery.

Best forBest suited for experienced runners with a strong base: at least a year of consistent running, 3-4 runs per week with 2-3 runs of 4-5 miles and a long run of at least seven miles.

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