Marathon
A 16-week marathon training plan with sensible long runs.
Sixteen weeks is the standard marathon block. Most of the plan is easy. The hard sessions are specific.
Aerobic base
Weeks 1–6 build mileage with one long run and one quality.
Marathon-specific work
Weeks 7–12 add MP segments inside long runs.
Taper
Three-week taper preserving sharpness with less volume.