TWV Marathon Training

Chicago Marathon Training Plan

This 26-week plan will prepare anyone for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

The plan includes 8 weeks of base training and will take you from Couch-to-5k. Runs are based on time and run/walk intervals that culminate with a 5k run.

The second phase includes 18 weeks of training and steadily increases your weekly mileage load and group long runs. HIghlights include a half-marathon and a 20 miler before tapering.

5K Test Run Pace Chart

We run a 5 kilometer (3.1 mile) test run at the end of base training.

This chart crosswalks your 5k time with your predicted marathon time (and goal race pace) and also your recommended long run pace. 

During the 18-week training phase, you should run your long runs at the pace that corresponds to your 5k time.

Please contact me if you have any questions.