You’ve finally taken the leap and hit register, when reality sets in…this amazing goal needs a plan. Welcome to the Couch to Marathon training plan, we’re here to help guide you through the next six months and make sure you can throw your hands up victoriously at the finish.
Can You Train for a Marathon in 6 Months?
Yes. It’s not always my favorite thing for runners to do, but it’s 100% POSSIBLE if you follow a plan and choose to be smart about training and setting appropriate goals.
Remember the goal of a first marathon is just to finish injury free! One of the most common and preventable running injuries is shin splints. FOLLOW the plan without adding a lot of mileage to stay feeling good.
How Quickly Can You Go From Couch to Marathon?
Like every question in running there are a lot of factors here from fitness history, to injuries, to age, to overall health. Realistically this 24 week plan is the fastest that I want to see most people go from being inactive to completing 26.2 miles.
Why?
If you get injured or burned out or completely frustrated then you’ll stop all together. And all 3 are highly possible when we try to rush the process.
It’s not just that your mind has to adapt to all the time on the road, but your bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, lungs…
