Hi all!
This is the training plan I used relating to my post - Anyone can run a marathon
It will all be in KMs because, well, metric is best.
Pre Training (yes there is training for the training)
Plan is 12 weeks, and R stands for rest (however stretching out will definitely reduce soreness) Its not about running the whole way or even how fast you do it, just get the distance done. If you miss a day do it the next day and don't stress about it!
A good stretching routine can be found here
My actual marathon plan is taken from Hal Higgon (a famous running coach) his plan is in miles so I will convert it to kms for you.
Don't be scared by those Saturday numbers! Those long runs are the important ones so don't worry about missing the shorter ones during the week but make sure you do the long ones (once again just worry about completing the distance).
In total this plan gives you 30 weeks (6 months) before your marathon.
Remember to practice a carb load on your 21km (half marathon). Lots of easy to follow articles on this but I used the following one:
https://www.runnersworld.com/nutrition/the-right-way-to-carbo-load-before-a-race
Good luck!
