{"product_id":"24-week-beginner-marathon-training-plan","title":"24-Week Beginner Marathon Training Plan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrain for your first marathon with a clear plan you can actually follow.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 24-week beginner marathon training plan is designed for runners who want a gradual, structured build toward 42.2 km \/ 26.2 miles without complicated dashboards or overwhelming spreadsheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plan uses four running days per week, regular recovery weeks, progressive long runs and controlled quality sessions. A simple Week Select view shows exactly seven days at a time, while the built-in tracker lets you record your actual distance, completed runs, adherence, RPE and notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete 24-week beginner marathon training plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour structured running days per week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgressive long runs with regular cutback weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple Week Select system for Weeks 1–24\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic race-date calendar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKilometer and mile support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeekly training and progress tracker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional performance check-ins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRace-week taper and marathon-day guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho this plan is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is built for first-time marathoners who can already complete roughly 30–40 minutes of easy running or run\/walking and want a longer, beginner-friendly build. It is not intended as a couch-to-marathon plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSimple by design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe workbook contains only three tabs: \u003cstrong\u003eSTART\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePLAN\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eTRACKER\u003c\/strong\u003e. Set your race date, select the week you are training in, follow the daily sessions and log your progress once per week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFile format\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou receive one downloadable Excel workbook (.xlsx). It is designed for Microsoft Excel and can also be imported into Google Sheets. The plan supports both kilometers and miles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital product:\u003c\/strong\u003e No physical item will be shipped. Your download is delivered after purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eFor personal use only. This is a general training template for recreational adult runners and is not individualized medical advice or coaching. Adjust or stop training when injury, illness or unusual fatigue requires it.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot sure whether this is the right build?\u003c\/strong\u003e Compare starting level, weekly frequency and the free 16-week route in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/running\/running-training-plans-guide\"\u003erunning training plans guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Triathlon Loop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54538617454931,"sku":"TL-MAR-24-BEG-V1","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1091\/0862\/5747\/files\/triathlon-loop-24-week-beginner-marathon-plan.png?v=1786350182","url":"https:\/\/triathlonloop.com\/products\/24-week-beginner-marathon-training-plan","provider":"Triathlon Loop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}