Marathon Training Plans: Everything You Need to Know

Editors Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci and Michael Doyle break down every aspect of how a successful marathon training plan is built

Last Updated: May 25, 2024 8:36 am

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Editor-In-Chief: Michael has over 15 years working in running media, attending and reporting on some of the biggest events in running at that time. A dedicated runner and student of the sport, he is also an investigative journalist and editor based in Toronto

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Katelyn Tocci is our Head Coach and Training Editor; 100-mile ultrarunner, RRCA + UESCA Certified Running Coach

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Alex Cyr

Alex Cyr

Alex is our Senior Gear Editor. He tests hundreds of running shoes a year, has a 63-minute half marathon PR, interviews some of the top runners in the world, and authored the book Runners Of The Nish. He also works as a journalist in his native Toronto, reporting for The Globe and Mail.

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Editors Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci and Michael Doyle break down every aspect of how a successful marathon training plan is built, including:

Ideal length of a marathon training plan
Macrocycle vs mesocycles, what are they?
Our favorite workouts
Training methods (Heart rate/pace training / RPE training)
Long runs: how long should they be and how many should you do
How to choose the correct training plan
How to pick a coach

Hosts: Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci, Michael Doyle

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