Whats a tried and tested, effective marathon training schedule?
If you are a beginner marathon runner, take a look around the net at different training schedules. I used the Hal Higdon beginner schedule for my first marathon. It worked fine for me and is a popular schedule for first time marathon runners. It does not really matter which schedule you use though– just look for something that suits your time frame, has at least 2 rest days per week and does not increase in weekly mileage every single week (a step-back week every 2-3 weeks is usually the best option). Most schedules also feature a long run which is pretty standard. If you are a more experienced runner I would suggest customising a schedule to what you feel is best (or even creating your own from scratch). Since every runner is different, a single schedule can not be beneficial for every runner. Even if you are not very experienced in creating schedules, as long as you take into account your previous running experience and follow some basic rules you should not get injured (e.g. don’t
