Marathon Training

Webb talks with us as he takes aim at Grandma's Marathon, fresh off a 1:13 half marathon after using pandemic time to redefine his physique.

This 54-year-old runner is shooting for a 4-hour marathon. He's got a solid start and great habits, but we think he can mix it up a bit more.

Coach Carl explains what training elements you'll need each week as you prepare for a marathon.

Coach Carl talks through three essential questions to ask yourself before you begin marathon training.

2:11 Marathoner Nathan Martin shares every mile of a week of his training as he looks toward a new spring goal.

Ben Preisner reflects on his near-perfect marathon debut, outlining four important tips for your first marathon, or your next.

Martin used modest mileage and impressive lactate-threshold workouts to run the fastest marathon ever for a U.S.-born African American, 2:11:05.

How Natasha Wodak executed her impressive return to the marathon to become the 2nd fastest woman in Canadian history.

He's not a household name in running, but Hehir has been training hard for a decade, and getting better at longer distances. Here's how he prepared for and executed his 2:08:59.

Albertson got faster when he decided that “running is easy.” After placing 7th in the Marathon Trials, he's done some crazy training this fall and now he’s aiming for a 2:09.

Spence was ready to give up on the marathon. Until he turned his training upside down.

Why speed workouts are important, guidelines for doing them effectively, and a 7-week progression to build your speed.