Are you ready to run your first marathon? The Beginner Marathon training plan is the perfect program for first-time marathoners and those looking to smartly increase their mileage. The Beginner Marathon training plan is 20-weeks in length and includes four runs per week. You will start with a 6-mile long run in week 1 and progress to running two different 20-mile long runs in preparation for the race. The focus throughout the plan is on a strategic combination of easy runs, long-distance runs, ...