This New York City Marathon training plan (up to 16 weeks long) includes my tried and true, scientifically-based and proven marathon workout sequence to help athletes running a hilly marathon. The plan is geared toward the endurance monster type of runner.  You'll still improve your endurance with progressing long runs and boost your stamina and speed with my marathon specialty workouts but I've tweaked this plan to better suit the more endurance-oriented runner with a heavier mix of stamina ...