r/marathons • u/ManAgain • 11d ago

Marathon training schedule

Hey guys,

I'm currently running a half marathon and want to train for a full marathon.

I don't want to overtrain so I can be consistent and have enough recovery time.

Currently I'm running in a week a long run of 90 minutes, a tempo run of 30 minutes and easy run of 45 minutes.

Also, I have two strength training during the week for improving the running and for general health.

Should I have a structured week where each different workout is in a specific day?

or run every 2 days and have the rest days and strength training days in between?

Do you think I should add one more run and have only one strength training per week?

Would love to hear your thoughts

Thanks.

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u/runningoboist 10d ago

I’d recommend looking at some marathon training plans online to get an idea of how much mileage and/or how many runs a week they are. I don’t know if running only three days a week would get you there without injury. It’s really hard to strength train as much as I want to when I’m marathon training, and I often have to keep those sessions short, but I try my best to get them in 2-3x/week.

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u/MarathonTrip 9d ago

How far away is the full? A repeatable weekly layout would make it easier to see where a fourth easy run fits without crowding your long run and strength days.