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I used the sub-4 training plan, shortened to 16 weeks, and ran 3:56 in London. I did extend the longest run to 24 miles and increased the weekly mileage most weeks. I also incorporated parkruns into the training runs and ran hilly routes to increase leg strength. I missed 10 days due to a holiday. On the marathon itself I ran constant 9 minute miles apart from the last 1.2 miles which I did in under 8:30. The resources provided by MH are excellent and really helped me achieve an excellent result for my first marathon.

I have used this website and their audio materials for the last couple of years as I embarked on my quest to run ultras. The materials are great. I found the running plans gave enough miles without overtraining. Also, you cannot accomplish an ultra without having a detailed plan and these are great and I like that they differentiate between first timer and trying for a PR. Also, the audio materials give great insights. Follow this nutrition advice more than the other stuff you might read out on the internet. Great stuff. I trusted it and was able to do the JFK 50 two years ago and just did the Pony Express 100 for my 60th birthday!

I just ran my first marathon (Chicago!) using MH's 6 mo beginner training plan. Had previously run 5 halves, and used MH's 8 & 10 week improver plans for 3 of those races. While 6 months is a long time to train, both physically and mentally, I felt like this plan set me up for success. I suffered a hamstring injury at the end of last year that I rehabbed in PT over the winter and into spring, so starting this plan in April felt reasonable. I also felt this plan fit my life well. There were shorter plans I could have done, but the shorter plans seem to call for higher daily mileage during the workweek, which I felt would be difficult to manage given my work schedule and the physical requirements of my job (I am a veterinary technician). Because I did not want to lose my strength training based, I did end up adding a 2nd strength training workout into my week, usually on a Tuesday or Wednesday evening after work (I would run in the morning, before work). This was the only change I made to the plan.

Really detailed training plans that made my journey from couch to 10k runner possible!

i followed Marathon Handbooks’s “10km to Half Marathon” 12 week training plan and it 100% prepared me for my first half marathon and increased my speed.

context: never ran 1 km prior to april 2020. started a few 5km (struggling) in 2020 and 2021. not a regular runner but more of a strength gym workout person. i raced my first 10km in April 2023 after running the distance 2-3 times earlier. after the race, i decided to sign up for my first half marathon in October 2023 as a big challenge with a goal of sub 2 hours.

I started doing some casual long zone 2 runs to increase my distance from 10km and attempted the 21.1km distance in July with a friend. It took me 2:14 and i never thought i could do the distance.

Starting after that “distance test” i focused on following MH’s plans with the 4 weekly runs nearly to a tee (and some strength training and proper fuel/nutrition). i noticed myself getting faster with my zone 2 runs (nearly 46s/km faster and staying in zone 2) and on the track with intervals. I enjoyed seeing how the plan gradually improved my weekly mileage without me having to think about it (and I enjoyed the diversity in runs).

I ran my first half marathon race (and second time running the distance) last weekend in October 2023. the first 4km were the hardest as i was trying to weave and overtake slower runners which wasted time and energy. lesson learned - adjust your corral or register for the goal time you know/want to train for and don’t stay in something conservative or safe.

this training plan definitely prepared me so well. the rest of the race felt awesome and once i got into a good groove my pace was 4:50/km! i think i can do sub 1:40 next time. and then i’ll decide if i want to do a full marathon (and which plan to follow then).

i also used the carb loading, stretch and shakeout guide blogposts.
as a new runner, Marathon Handbook really helped me prepare for my first big race and i’m pleased with my result as a new distance runner!

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I used the free 12 week marathon training plan to train for my first marathon. I already had a fairly solid level of running and fitness behind me, but this plan really helped focus my training. Really enjoyed the fact the plan was based around mileage not time spent running like some plans are, and loved that the gym was incorporated too. Everything was well explained, and the weekly emails were supper informative. The plan comes in an excel spreadsheet so you can annotate etc. Would recommend to anyone who wants a flexible and easy to follow plan. Will definitely be using these plans again for my next training phase!

For somebody who never ran and trained for a marathon before and clueless with what to do, how and where to start, and who to ask, this is the best place to start! It's detailed explanation about the basic fundamentals and principles of marathon training helped me a lot to cross that finish line strong. There will be hiccups and struggles along the way, but try your best to stick to the plan and show up!

I just ran my first marathon a few days ago in Toronto and finished it in 3:16:54 by following MH's sub-4 hour training plan.

That alone is a testament that it works!

Thanks Marathon Handbook and Thomas for the guidance and help.

I just completed my second marathon. This time around I used Marathon Handbook's Sub-4 Hour plan. I was able to shave over 33 minutes off of my first marathon and ran a 3:56:09. In addition to the well structured plan, the tips and suggestions made a massive impact. I was constantly reviewing the material covering nutrition, strength work outs, cross training, run speed, carbo loading, etc. I will continue to use Marathon handbook moving forward!