This plan is ideal for running your first marathon. Prior to starting this plan it is best to have at least 1 year of experience running and run, on average 3x/week. This plan allows you to utilize run/walk intervals if that works better for you or you can run the prescribed mileage each week. This plan starts out at 11 miles per week and its peak week hits 36 miles per week. The long run starts at 5 miles and peaks at 20 miles.
Strength workouts are also included in this plan. You can complete the strength work at home with or without use of dumbells or kettlebells.
About Coach Alicia Jenkins-Browder: Alicia is a UESCA certifed Running, Ultrarunning, and Nutrition Coach. She also works as a Physical Therapist Assistant at a sports based orthopedic clinic in her hometown of Bellingham, Wa.