This plan was written by Reed Fischer, a 2:10 Marathoner who has finished in the Top 10 in two World Major Marathons (Chicago and NYC) since 2021. Reed brings some of his favorite workouts and personal marathon experience into this training plan. This plan is designed for entry-level athletes aiming to run a marathon. Throughout the course of this 12-week training plan, you will progress from 4 runs/week to 5-6 runs/week. The first 9 weeks of the plan will gradually build up mileage and intensity, before beginning a three-week taper into race day. Good luck, have fun, and enjoy the pursuit of your goal!
Hammer & Axe Training was born out of a vision shared by a handful of elite distance runners. We found in our training that we ran our best when we committed to training our speed and strength equally. A focus on strength made us durable, strong, and prepared for the adversity that racing brings. A focus on speed made us confident, efficient, and ready to move when the right moment arrived. We wanted to bring this feeling of speed and strength to as many runners as possible.