Your 16-Week Marathon Strength Training Plan

Marathon training is no joke. From ramping up mileage over several weekday outings to spending multiple hours on your feet each weekend during a long training run, it can feel like all your free time is suddenly devoted to running. So, it might seem challenging and/or virtually impossible to add even more training time to your schedule each week. But that’s exactly what you should do—by way of the weight room—if you want to get the most out of all the miles you’re covering. “Marathon training can feel overwhelming, and fitting in strength training on top of your weekly runs can add to the overwhelm,” says Matt Jones, personal trainer, running coach, and founder of Run Strong Academy. We tapped these two coaches for advice about how to approach resistance training throughout the marathon-training season so it will best complement your running. Keep reading for all the details, including ideas for moves to work into your routine and how to adjust your loads and reps each week for the biggest benefits. [View in Browser]( [Runner's World Logo]( [SHOP]( [RW+ EXCLUSIVE]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [Your 16-Week Marathon Strength Training Plan]( [Your 16-Week Marathon Strength Training Plan]( [Your 16-Week Marathon Strength Training Plan]( Marathon training is no joke. From ramping up mileage over several weekday outings to spending multiple hours on your feet each weekend during a long training run, it can feel like all your free time is suddenly devoted to running. So, it might seem challenging and/or virtually impossible to add even more training time to your schedule each week. But that’s exactly what you should do—by way of the weight room—if you want to get the most out of all the miles you’re covering. “Marathon training can feel overwhelming, and fitting in strength training on top of your weekly runs can add to the overwhelm,” says Matt Jones, personal trainer, running coach, and founder of Run Strong Academy. We tapped these two coaches for advice about how to approach resistance training throughout the marathon-training season so it will best complement your running. Keep reading for all the details, including ideas for moves to work into your routine and how to adjust your loads and reps each week for the biggest benefits. Marathon training is no joke. From ramping up mileage over several weekday outings to spending multiple hours on your feet each weekend during a long training run, it can feel like all your free time is suddenly devoted to running. So, it might seem challenging and/or virtually impossible to add even more training time to your schedule each week. But that’s exactly what you should do—by way of the weight room—if you want to get the most out of all the miles you’re covering. “Marathon training can feel overwhelming, and fitting in strength training on top of your weekly runs can add to the overwhelm,” says Matt Jones, personal trainer, running coach, and founder of Run Strong Academy. We tapped these two coaches for advice about how to approach resistance training throughout the marathon-training season so it will best complement your running. Keep reading for all the details, including ideas for moves to work into your routine and how to adjust your loads and reps each week for the biggest benefits. [Read More]( [Read More](   [8 Inspiring Stories of People Using Running to Support Their Mental Heath]( [8 Inspiring Stories of People Using Running to Support Their Mental Heath]( How they found solace in running during dark times. [Read More](     [The Runner’s World Guide to Mental Health]( [The Runner’s World Guide to Mental Health]( Strategies, tips, and resources to assist you with implementing running into your wellness routine. [Read More](   [Score $700 Off This Editor-Approved Horizon Fitness Treadmill]( [Score $700 Off This Editor-Approved Horizon Fitness Treadmill]( You can nab the Horizon Fitness 7.8 AT Treadmill for under $2,000 on the brand’s site right now. [Read More](     [To Stay Fit on the Moon, Astronauts May Need to Run on the ‘Wall of Death’]( [To Stay Fit on the Moon, Astronauts May Need to Run on the ‘Wall of Death’]( Scientists think that short sprints on a steeply-banked track could help the bone density of astronauts. [Read More](   [7 Scientifically-Backed Benefits of Running for Your Mental Health]( [7 Scientifically-Backed Benefits of Running for Your Mental Health]( Learn the ways running goes beyond the physical advantages. [Read More](   [90-Day Transformation Challenge: Abs](   [LiveIntent Logo]( [AdChoices Logo]( [Need Assistance? Contact Us.](mailto:rwmembership@runnersworld.com) Follow Us [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Notice]( | [CA Notice at Collection]( Runner's World is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2024 Hearst Magazines, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779