These Marathon Training Plans are designed to guide runners through every stage of their marathon journey. With eight progressive levels, each plan aligns with a specific fitness profile and goal finish time, ranging from first-time marathoners to competitive sub-elite athletes.

Each plan is built with athletes over 40 in mind, using the principles of progressive mileage development, balanced training intensity, and structured recovery to ensure consistent improvement without risking the burnout or injury that more commonly affects masters athletes. The programs emphasize sustainable aerobic growth, strength development, and refined pace control, helping you build long-term resilience and perform at your best from one training cycle to the next.

Whether your goal is to finish your first marathon, achieve a new personal best, or qualify for Boston, you’ll find a plan that fits your needs, lifestyle, and level of experience. Each plan outlines the target marathon finish time, starting and peak weekly mileage, number of training days per week, and pacing structure that best matches your fitness and time commitment.