Beginner: 3-4x a week - more rest days and active recovery days than the advanced plan, someone who is new in the sport of running Full Marathon Training Plan designed to get you to the finish line with CONFIDENCE! This 20 week plan consists of: 3x runs a week - 2x Cross Train - 2 Rest Day (adjusts through progression of plan) First Run 4 miles/Highest milage 20 *PDF of Race Day Essentials *NYC Marathon Course Strategy *Pace Guide Notes will be included with each run in regards to ...