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4 articles on beginner, newest first. Every one is sourced and links to the calculator it applies to.
Beginner Marathon Training Plan: 16 Weeks, Four Runs a Week
A 16-week beginner marathon plan for 4:00 to 6:00 finishers: four runs a week, peak 51 km, long runs up to 23 km. Free, built from your own race time.
Beginner Half Marathon Training Plan: 12 Weeks, Built for Sub-2
A 12-week beginner half marathon plan for 2:00 to 2:30 finishers: four runs a week, peak 39 km, a 13 km long run and race-pace practice. Free.
Beginner 5k Training Plan: 8 Weeks for Sub-30 and Sub-25 Goals
An 8-week beginner 5k plan for 25 to 35 minute runners: four runs a week, peak 30 km, 87 % easy, 30/30 intervals and short reps. Free, from your time.
Beginner 10k Training Plan: 10 Weeks for Sub-60 and Sub-50 Goals
A 10-week beginner 10k plan for 50 to 70 minute runners: four runs a week, peak 35 km, an 11 km long run, then 10k-pace reps. Free, from your race.