How does the Three Runs a Week marathon training schedule differ from the many other popular training programs?
A. The Three Runs a Week programs stress quality over quantity. While the weekly mileage is less than most programs, the intensity of the training runs is higher. Runners following the program typically report that the recommended paces are achievable, but more challenging than what they generally have run in the past. Participants in Three Runs a Week training programs have reported that the faster running made the recovery days welcome.
