Mileage Schedules for Marathon Training Programs Levels 1 to 6.

Note: when the schedule is inserted into your training log the days will be changed to fit your long run day and starting weekday of the log. The total miles will also vary slightly to accommodate the marathon date and to ensure a proper tapering  period.

Level 1: Beginner

	Ideal for the beginner and occasional marathoner
	Has a relatively low weekly mileage
	Two rest days per week (You can do some cross training like cycling on one of these days.)

Level 2: Beginner Plus

	This schedule calls for a little more intensity in your training
	Great for marathoners who have run 2 or 3 marathons
	Has two 20 mile training runs
	Has one to two rest days per week

Level 3: Intermediate

	You should have a good running base for this schedule
	For marathoners who have run several marathons
	Has two 20 mile training runs and two 18 milers

Level 4: Intermediate Plus

	You need a good running base and marathon experience
	Great for the more competitive runner
	Has more long runs and harder workouts

Level 5: Advanced

	This is just a little harder than level 4
	You have good marathon experience and want to improve your time

Level 6: Advanced Plus

	This is a strenuous program so you have to be a strong runner
	Much harder than level 5
	You should be running 30 + miles weekly before you start the training program
	Three weeks of 60 + miles