16-Week Marathon Plan — Build Strength, Speed & Confidence for 26.2
This structured 16-week plan is designed to guide you to a strong marathon performance, whether you’re aiming to finish your first 26.2 miles or break through a time barrier. With a balance of endurance, speed, and recovery, it provides everything you need to run your best marathon — and builds the resilience to take on longer goals in the future.
What’s included:
4 runs per week, including long runs, intervals, and tempo sessions
Gradual progression of weekly mileage with recovery weeks
Race-pace training and pacing guidance for marathon day
2 strength & conditioning sessions per week (optional but recommended)
Who is it for?
Runners who can run for at least 60 minutes at a moderate effort initially.
Athletes aiming for a first marathon or seeking a new PB
Runners building toward longer endurance events such as 50K or ultra marathons
The plan focuses on sustainable progression, consistent training, and long-term enjoyment of the sport. You’ll not only get ready for your marathon, but you’ll also develop the durability for future challenges.
If you’d like a personalised plan with coach feedback, check out our 1:1 coaching options. www.enduraprep.co.uk/online-coaching
At Enduraprep we coach athletes of all levels — from first-time racers to competitive age-groupers chasing IRONMAN or Gran Fondo World Champs slots. Our athletes have taken on everything from 5 km runs & sprint triathlons to multi-day ultra-marathons & extreme challenges.
We provide remote coaching to athletes worldwide, supported by performance testing (VO₂ max & resting metabolic rate) in South Wales, UK. Plus training camps at our base in training paradise, The Kamnik Savinja Alps, Slovenia.