Updated February 04, 2021

Your Ultimate Marathon Training Guide

by sarah schuh

Training for a marathon? Thinking about training for a marathon? Hoping to (one day) train for a marathon? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then look no further than this ultimate training plan guide.

We'll start with the running basics and cover training, fueling up and more. For your one-stop reference point to all of the topics you've had questions about, read on!

Marathon Plan Training Overview

Ready to get going? Lace up your sneakers and take a look below for what you need to know before you head out the door.

10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Running My First Marathon
What I Eat in a Day While Training For a Marathon

Marathon Training Tips 

Going from one mile to 26.2 is no joke. Take a look at the info below to get you there.

What Your Workouts Should Look Like While Training
How To Improve Your Running Speed During Training

Advice From Past Marathon Runners

Need some words of wisdom to help you tackle your goals? Great! Take it from these two running pros on the in's and out's of marathon training.

5 Lessons I Learned After Running My First Marathon
Olympic Runner Alexi Pappas on Overcoming Obstacles & Setting Goals

The Best Marathon Training Products

Sometimes, a good product can make or break your training. From hydration to the best Vital Proteins products to use, start with these two articles.

The Products I've Been Using During Marathon Training
Which Vital Proteins Product Is Your Perfect Match?

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