Marathon Training Schedule
Simple 19 Week Training Schedule
Prerequisites
- Able to walk 4 miles
- Able to alternate days off with walking days
- Build up from zero with Absolute Beginners Schedule
- Progress to walking 8 miles on your long day with the Base Building Schedule
Weekly Schedule
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: walk four miles.
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: Days off.
- Sunday: Mileage building day
- You may vary the exact days of the week, but generally give a day off between each walking day.
Mileage Building Day Schedule
| Week | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Miles | 8 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 8 |
| Week | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Miles | 14 | 8 | 16 | 8 | 18 |
| Week | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| Miles | 9 | 20 | 10 | 20-22 | 11 |
| Week | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | |
| Miles | 20-22 | 12 | 12 | 26.2 |
Next Page Tracking Your Walks and Progress
Building the Walking Habit |
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| Goals | Schedule Absolute Beginner Weekly Workouts Marathon Training |
Progress | Keep Interest |
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