16-week progressive training schedule to prepare for running a full marathon
Health & FitnessTemplate Items (16)
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Initial fitness assessment
Due: Jan 20, 2026 (in 1 days)
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Purchase proper running shoes and gear
Due: Jan 21, 2026 (in 2 days)
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Create nutrition plan for training
Due: Jan 23, 2026 (in 4 days)
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Week 1: Base building runs (3-5 miles, 4x)
Due: Jan 26, 2026 (in 7 days)
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Week 2: First long run (6 miles)
Due: Feb 02, 2026 (in 14 days)
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Week 3: Introduce tempo runs
Due: Feb 09, 2026 (in 21 days)
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Week 4: Increase long run (8 miles)
Due: Feb 16, 2026 (in 28 days)
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Week 5: Add strength training routine
Due: Feb 23, 2026 (in 35 days)
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Week 6: First 10-mile long run
Due: Mar 02, 2026 (in 42 days)
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Week 8: Half-marathon distance test
Due: Mar 16, 2026 (in 56 days)
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Week 10: Hill training introduction
Due: Mar 30, 2026 (in 70 days)
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Week 12: 16-mile long run
Due: Apr 13, 2026 (in 84 days)
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Week 14: 20-mile long run
Due: Apr 27, 2026 (in 98 days)
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Week 15: Begin tapering
Due: May 04, 2026 (in 105 days)
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Week 16: Final preparation
Due: May 11, 2026 (in 112 days)
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Marathon day preparation
Due: May 14, 2026 (in 115 days)
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