'26.2' - The Marathon Training Website

Includes a day-by-day marathon training schedule (choose from 6 programs), specific to the marathon date you select.
The logbook can start at any month you choose
Personalized with your photo and text on the cover.

Click here for more information...

Get Motivated!!

Here is a motivational video I came across recently. It is a 6 minute trailer for a full length movie, but it gives you some insights of marathon runners from beginner to elite. Well worth watching!

Next is an article on setting your marathon time goal. This is very helpful reading, just before you run this challenging event.

Finally I'm recommending you read our article "Running The Marathon". This is an imaginary account of the race, and reflects the thoughts of the runner as they progress through the different stages of the race

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Marathon Training Program

Follow our weekly marathon training program - 3 levels and lots of training tips

This month's article...

Knee Pain Prevention For Runners

Knee pain is one of the most common running injuries. If you’ve been running for any length of time, chances are you’ve already experienced some knee pain at one time or another. A knee injury can be difficult to cure once it happens and will probably put an end to your current marathon training. This article discusses ways to reduce the chances of getting a serious knee injury.

Check it out here

"It hurts up to a point and then it doesn't get any worse." Ann Trason

2011 Boston Marathon Qualifying Times

The Boston marathon is one of the very few marathons that require you meet a qualifying time before you can enter.

Click here to find out your time.

Healthy Energy Replacement That Works

FRS is a fairly new energy replacement and health product. Very popular with endurance athletes, it boosts and sustains your peak performance while supporting your overall health.

Watch it make a difference in your marathon!

Get more info' and try FRS for free here!

Marathon Training FAQ

Got a question about your marathon training? Check out our marathon FAQ page where you will find lots of interesting questions and answers about marathon training in general. You can also submit your own question.

Join our many marathon survey participants! If you've completed a marathon recently, fill out our simple survey form:

26.2 Marathon Survey

Did you meet your marathon goal? Help us to measure the overall performance of marathon participants by completing our I minute survey below. We will compile the data and publish updated results every week. The goal is to find out whether people generally achieve their target time or not and if not - why not?

Marathon Results: Quick Survey
Name of your last marathon
Marathon Date	Month:	Day: Year:
Select male or female & Age Category	Male: Female:		Age Category
Number of weeks training - # of marathons	Weeks Training		Previous Marathons
Actual vs. Target time	Hours	Minutes	Seconds
Enter your Target time
Enter your Actual time
Enter the reason you feel that you met/did not meet your time goal

Triathletes - check out our triathlon training diet page

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