How to Train for a Marathon in 9 Weeks

How to Train for a Marathon in 9 Weeks. Before attempting to train for a marathon in nine weeks, you should be running 20-30 miles a week.

Things You'll Need

  • Running Shoes
  • Running Socks
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Instructions

  1. Building Up

    • 1

      Week One: Run 10 miles one day, rest one day and run four to five miles on the other days.

    • 2

      Week Two: Run 10 miles one day, rest one day and run five miles on the other days.

    • 3

      Week Three: Run 12 miles one day, rest one day and run five to six miles on the other days.

    Maintaining Stamina

    • 4

      Week Four: Run 15 miles one day, rest one day and run six miles on the other days.

    • 5

      Week Five: Run 18 miles one day, rest one day and run six miles on the other days.

    • 6

      Week Six: Run 20 miles one day, rest one day and run seven miles on the other days.

    Tapering Off

    • 7

      Week Seven: Run 15 miles one day, rest one day and run six miles on the other days.

    • 8

      Week Eight: Run 10 miles one day, rest one day and run five miles on the other days.

    • 9

      Week Nine: Jog three to four miles every other day. Then run the marathon.