Running training, without guesswork
Methods, races, paces and tech explained by the people who build the Magic Training plans, so you can train with purpose from the 5K to the marathon.
Marathon Carb Loading: How Much, When to Start, What to Avoid
Grams per kilo, how many hours, what to cut: tables for 132, 154 and 176 lb runners, a sample day in grams, the race-morning breakfast and carbs per hour.
Daniels vs. Pfitzinger vs. Hansons: Which Marathon Plan Fits You
A 16- or 22-mile long run? Two or three hard days a week? The three classic marathon methods compared side by side, with a decision guide.
Marathon Taper: How Much to Cut in the Final Weeks (and What to Keep)
How much volume to cut in the last 2 to 3 weeks, what to keep (intensity and frequency), a 3-week taper table, and the mistakes that cost you on race day.
How Many Weeks to Train for a Marathon (and How to Split the Phases)
12 to 24 weeks, depending on your base, experience and goal. What each phase holds, how long the classic plans run, and what to do when weeks are short.
Threshold Training for the Half Marathon: Pace, Workouts, How Much
Half marathon pace sits just below threshold. How to find your threshold pace, which sessions work, how many fit in a week and what six plans do.
Double Threshold Training: Norwegian Method and the Amateur Version
Double threshold training in numbers: lactate, mileage and workouts behind the Ingebrigtsens, the evidence gaps, and the single-session version for amateurs.