This 8-week base plan is designed to help you build foundational fitness before starting a race program. Starting from scratch, this gradual approach uses run/walk training and unstructured effort-based runs to safely build your endurance. By the end of the plan, you'll be running 60 minutes nonstop and ready for a full marathon build-up. Perfect for runners wanting a conservative, health-focused start. Remember, this isn’t a race plan—it's your gateway to tackling marathon training with confidence!
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.