Happy November! We are less than four months out from the Chattanooga Marathon and those of you using 16 week training plans are just about to get started. While it may be tempting to try and push the distance of those long runs early on – stay focused on gradual, steady building of mileage. You may find the longer runs initially seem too short or too ‘easy’, but progressing too quickly may result in unnecessary wear and tear or burnout later in the program. Depending on the program, suggested weekly long-run increase recommendations are most commonly 10% or 1-2 miles. Every program is slightly different, but with each it will be important to follow the suggested progression. Looking for a training plan? Here in Chattanooga we are about to begin our training plan for the Chattanooga Marathon and we have some great schedules. Have a look at the 16 week marathon training plan and 12 week half marathon program(s). You can follow the plan in your hometown but we would love for you to come on out to Chattanooga and join us sometime!

OVERALL TRAINING SCHEDULE

12 WEEK HALF MARATHON FOR BEGINNERS

12 WEEK HALF MARATHON FOR EXPERIENCED RUNNERS

16 WEEK HALF MARATHON FOR EXPERIENCED RUNNERS

16 WEEK FULL MARATHON FOR BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE RUNNERS