The FIRST to the Finish Training Program was developed for marathon runners who want to try to get faster and challenge themselves in their next marathon. The FIRST to the FINISH Training Program provides very detailed training paces for the three key weekly runs.
The key feature of the plan is the “3 plus 2” program, which each week consists of:
-3 quality runs, including track repeats, the tempo run, and the long run, which are designed to work together to improve endurance, lactate-threshold running pace, and leg speed
-2 aerobic cross-training workouts, such as swimming, rowing, or pedaling a stationary bike, which are designed to improve endurance while helping to avoid burnout.
Full details of the marathon training plan can be found in the Run Less, Run Faster book.
Hi Steve,
Thanks for the useful information! Looking forward to checking out this training program. It’s really wonderful to see the arc of your marathon-training progress, especially from the perspective of a soon-to-be newbie marathoner! 😉 Your efforts truly inspire me. Reading your blog is like getting a daily shot of hope & encouragement!
I look forward to hearing the latest news of your marathon training, as the race is just around the corner. You must be so excited!
-C
P.S. Just curious to know how many days of rest are typically recommended before running a marathon? Will you be taking a similar time-out period to rest, a few days before race day? Anything special you are planning to do, either in preparation before race day or afterwards? Are you going to go out afterwards & celebrate? I hope so!