First Marathon Coach
Your first marathon should be a celebration, not a survival exercise. We build a 12–16 week plan that gets you to the start line healthy and the finish line proud.
Volume, not heroics
Most first-marathon injuries come from cramming volume in weeks 8–12. We progress conservatively with built-in down weeks.
Fueling rehearsals
You'll practice race-day fueling on every long run from week 6 onward. No surprises on race morning.
The race-day plan
Pace, fuel, gear, mental cues at miles 18 and 22. We write your race plan together two weeks out.
Start here: Marathon Base — 12 Weeks
Aerobic foundation for a first marathon. Volume progressed safely with two quality sessions per week.
Marathon Base — 12 Weeks
Aerobic foundation for a first marathon. Volume progressed safely with two quality sessions per week.
Questions
How many miles per week do I need?+
Peak weeks of 35–45 mpw are enough to finish a marathon strong. We don't chase mileage for its own sake.
Ready when you are.
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