Pros and Cons of an 80/20 Marathon Training Plan by Matt Fitzgerald

A woman training for a marathon using an 80-20 training plan.

So you’re looking to take your training to the next level and hit a new PR in the marathon distance? That means it’s time to find a proper marathon training plan. There are tons of options out there, and it can be confusing to figure out which one to use. Based on your circumstances, you … Read more

Pros and Cons of a Hal Higdon Marathon Training Plan

So you’ve been bitten by the bug, and you’re thinking about running a marathon, huh? 26.2 miles is a long way. You’re going to need to commit some serious time to training for that, and you should definitely follow some expert advice on how to structure that training. Luckily, there are plenty of marathon training … Read more

Pros and Cons of the Grete Waitz Marathon Training Plan

A woman out for a jog, training to run her first marathon.

Whether you’re running your first marathon or looking to improve over your last one, it usually helps to follow a training plan of some kind. But there are tons of training plans out there, and they vary wildly in quality. Which one should you choose? Today, I’m going to look at the marathon training plan … Read more

Is a Pete Pfitz or Jack Daniels Marathon Plan Harder?

Two people lined up for a race. Let's compare marathon training plans.

If you are looking for an advanced marathon training plan, Pfitz and Jack Daniels are two of the most popular options. They are often recommended to runners asking questions at /r/AdvancedRunning. Runners tend to find their way into one camp or the other. As a result, many runners lack a full understanding of the other … Read more

Jack Daniels Marathon Training Plan: Pros and Cons of the 2Q Plan

Man finishes a marathon after using the 2Q Jack Daniels marathon training plan.

If you’re planning for your next marathon, you might want to consider a Jack Daniels marathon training plan. The 2Q plan is challenging yet flexible, and it could be the right choice to push you to a new PR. There are a bunch of marathon training plans out there in books and on the internet, … Read more

Review of the 5k to 10k Training Plan in Jack Daniels Running Formula

If you’re training for a running event and looking for a good training plan, Jack Daniels’ Running Formula is usually a good place to look. The book includes a variety of plans for distances ranging from the mile up to the marathon. This particular review will focus on the 5k to 10k plan. I used … Read more

Pros and Cons of a Jack Daniels Half Marathon Training Plan

A woman leading the pack in a half marathon, after training with a Jack Daniels plan.

Jack Daniels is a legendary running coach, and many runners look to him for advice on how to train. Jack Daniels half marathon training plans are rigorous training schedules that will get you in peak shape to cover 13.1 miles. If you’re looking for a training plan to help you prepare for a half marathon, … Read more