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** {{MarathonImprover}}: 3. This is likely to be too intense, but depending on your level of fitness and commitment it might work for you. However, you're probably better off with Plan A/2Q/4W, or FIRST.
** {{MarathonEnthusiast}}: 4. This is may be too intense, but it's worth considering. Evaluate your level of fitness and commitment carefully, and compare this plan with Plan A/2Q/4W and FIRST.
** {{MarathonElite}}: 4. This is my pick of training plans for elite runners, though any true elite will have their own coach. It is demanding with significant speed work, including speed work on the [[Long Run]]. However, when combined with plenty of rest and recovery this plan could deliver great results. If
** '''Limited Training Time''': 4. You can do this plan on four days per week and the midweek session is not overly long.
** '''Traditionalist''': 3. This plan differs a little bit from the traditional marathon training plan by including speed work in the [[Long Run]].
** '''Prior [[Overtraining]]''': 0. If you have a history of [[Overtraining]], then this plan is likely to be too intense.
** '''Sub 3:00''': 5. This plan focuses on fast runners.
** '''3:00-4:30''': 53. This plan is not really designed for mid-pack runners, but it may be viable depending on your level of endurance and commitment.
** '''4:30-5:30''': 0. Avoid this plan and look at [[Galloway]].
** '''5:30+''': 0. Use [[Galloway]].
** The 12 week plan is actually the last 12 weeks of the elite plan in the second edition.
** There is a new plan called the 4-week cycle that is a 26 week plan and is somewhat similar to the old Plan A but every fourth week has no quality workouts.
** There are two sets of plans that are more rough outlines than fully specified plans. The five weeks plan gives five weeks that can be repeated and there are three 18 week programs; two by distance and one by time.{{Comparison of marathon training plans-suitability}}[[Category:Training]][[Category:Marathon]]