Marathon Training for Beginners in 2026 | What to Do Before You Ever Follow a Plan

Описание: Most beginners don’t fail because they’re lazy.
They fail because they start too soon.

Jumping straight into a 16-week marathon plan from zero is one of the fastest ways to get injured — and as a Physical Therapist, I see this every single year.

Motivation is high.
Your tissues aren’t ready.

This video breaks down what to do BEFORE you ever download a marathon plan, so you can actually stay consistent, build durability, and make it to the start line healthy.

In this video, you’ll learn:

Why most beginner marathon runners get hurt

The real timeline to prepare for a marathon (hint: it’s longer than 16 weeks)

The 4 Readiness Gates every runner should pass first

How to build running fitness without breaking your body

Why run-walk, walking, and strength training are not “weak”

When speed work actually makes sense (and when it doesn’t)

👉 Marathon training doesn’t start with a plan.
It starts with preparation.

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📞 Book a FREE Marathon Readiness Consult

Before you download a plan, let’s make sure your body is actually ready.

On this free call, we’ll:

Identify your biggest bottleneck

Determine which readiness gate you’re in

Map out the safest next step for your marathon goals

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