Boston Marathon 2026: 18 weeks Beginner Prep - Start December 15 2025
Boston Marathon 2026: 18 weeks Beginner Prep - Start December 15 2025
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
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Length
18 Weeks
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
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Plan Description
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2026 Boston Marathon: Beginner 18-Week Training Plan
Plan Overview
- Duration: 18 Weeks
- Start: December 15, 2025
- Weekly Volume: Up to 90 km (peak week) - Average: 50 km/week
- Training Methodology: Heart Rate Based
Looking for different mileage / intensity (pace-power) options? Check out other volume variations here.
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Training distribution
This plan covers every energy system required for marathon success, offering a well-rounded approach to get you to the finish line faster:
- Recovery Runs: To absorb training adaptations.
- Aerobic Base: Building endurance efficiency.
- Lactate Threshold: Pushing your sustainable speed.
- Marathon Pace Efforts: Dialing in your race-day rhythm.
- VO2 Max Intervals: Increasing top-end engine power.
- Long Runs: The staple of marathon resilience.
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- This is a self-guided ("DIY") training plan designed for athletes who are comfortable following a structured program.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
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Run
x5
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06:08:00 | 03:09:00 |
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Day Off
x2
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| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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06:08:00 | 03:09:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- Heart Rate Monitor
- GPS
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- Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
- Completed workouts sync with popular apps like Garmin and Wahoo. Learn More
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