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Training Plan: HMM Classic Marathon - Just Finish (18 Weeks)

About This Training Plan

This is for first time marathoners and beginning runners. This program focuses solely on building weekly mileage to safely handle the marathon distance. This is an ideal program for someone who is just looking to cover the distance and have a good experience! In 18 weeks, the runner goes from 12 miles per week to roughly 45 at the peak.

This program utilizes the Hansons Marathon Pace Calculator built into Final Surge to help determine the correct paces for each of your workouts. This plan also includes the Hansons Coaching Training Packet which outlines the philosophy of your training plan and details the various types of workouts you will be doing during your training. This packet contains a race equivalency chart and also includes a dynamic warm up and form drill routine that can be incorporated into your training. In addition to the digital copy of the plan in your training log, a PDF version of the plan is also included.

Who Should Do This Plan

It is recommended that you are used to running 3-4 times a week before beginning this training program.

Sample Week Of Training

Rest Day

  • Rest or Cross Train

Run

  • Easy 5 Miles

Rest Day

  • Rest or Cross Train

Run

  • Easy 4 Miles

Run

  • Easy 5 Miles

Run

  • Easy 4 miles

Run

  • Easy 6 miles

How It Works

When you purchase a RunSignUp training plan, your plan will automatically get loaded into the Final Surge training calendar. Final Surge allows you to view and track your training, record distance and duration, upload data from Garmin and other fitness devices, and much more. Use the Final Surge mobile app to view your training plan on the go and record your workouts. Each night your workout for the upcoming day will be emailed to you so that it is sitting in your inbox the next morning.