*All Capacity Coaching training plan purchases include access to Cultivating Capacity — a community on Circle for endurance athletes who are looking to grow and exceed their capacity to achieve. Gain access to our race strategy videos, workout and nutrition guides, coach Q&A, local group rides and events, and a network of driven athletes like you.*
**After purchase, you'll find your invite link inside the first week of the training plan.
This beginner marathon training plan is designed to take you from zero to 26.2 with a steady, sustainable approach. It blends low-intensity aerobic runs, long runs, plyometric drills, and occasional speed sessions to build the endurance, strength, and resilience needed for the full distance.
Whether it’s your first marathon or a lifelong goal, this plan will help you arrive at the start line confident and ready to finish strong.
*ALL Capacity Coaching Cycling Training Plans require athletes to have an accurate FTP (Functional Threshold Pace).*
**If you do not currently have one: Please do an FTP test (or use a recent 10k average pace), and input your resulting FTP value into TrainingPeaks before beginning the training plan. This is to make sure that the intensity of each workout is correctly tailored to you. **