Training for the London Marathon
Every runner is different, and there is no right or wrong way to train. Ideally, if you are thinking of running a marathon for the first time, you should get some advice which is specific to you.
If you are new to running, check out our Beginners' Guide to Running. This contains all the information you need to get you started. Included in the Beginners' Guide is a guide to designing your own marathon training schedule. There's also lots of useful information from the Serpentine Marathon Training Seminar of 2006.
Amongst the many coaching articles on this site are:
- Twelve essentials for marathon success by Frank Horwill
- Marathon training by Frank Horwill
- Twelve things you should know about marathon training by Frank Horwill
- How much speedwork for marathon runners by Karen Hancock
- What training should I now be doing for a spring marathon? by Karen Hancock
- The keys to running a fast first marathon by Daniel O'Donoghue
- Experienced Runners' Marathon Training Plan - by Karen Hancock
The Runner's World Training and Racing site contains a number of useful articles and links. Their Marathon Training guide is particularly recommended.
You can also see some helpful marathon tips and a marathon packing list here.