"Can you recommend a marathon training plan for (time)?" A common question for me that Which is interesting in the "information age" Because of a bit of time online, including everyone's new mate, AI? You can formulate a marathon plan for free to hit your next PB That's NOT a secret (In case you think I am doing myself out of business) So if this is the case, why are people asking me? Well, the answer is "gap" People don't want a free plan Because (checks notes) You can get that online People want an expert with EXPERIENCE to recommend a free plan This gives extra reassurance that the plan is right And, at a more sinister level Makes the person recommending the plan a little bit responsible if it doesn't work Do you know why people hire a coach? Structure, accountability, and results Not a plan People may convince themselves that their plan is better than the next persons But (checks notes again), we already know that plans are really a dime a dozen at the recreational runner level It's the WHOLE package you invest in The plan, the adaptability of the plan, the understanding of the plan, and then the constant execution ChatGPT can't do that for you Do you know why a lot of people hire me for their 2nd marathon? Because they know that the first one could have been better It's the old expression that goes "Go cheap, pay twice" And if you have ever tried to go cheap on DIY or house repairs You know what I mean here Back to the question then Yes, I can recommend some good plans Runner's World has some great ones One helped me run my first sub-3 marathon at the age of 45 And then my 2nd at the age of 47 But that's me In conclusion Plans are plans And if you can follow even a free online one? You will run a marathon The question is Is that going to be enough? If not.... Drop me a reply and let's chat. Until next time. John

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