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* [[Pfitzinger| Pfitzinger's Advanced Marathoning]]
* [[Waitz| Waitz's Run your first marathon]]
If you've used a Marathon training plan in the past then please fill in the [[Marathon Survey]].
=The purpose of this comparison=
This comparison should not be used to choose a plan by itself. The goal is to provide you with some guidance around which plans are candidates so you can do further research. The comparison is also based on the plans themselves, not any supporting information such as the training methodology or other advice. This comparison does not attempt to be comprehensive review of all plans, but to cover a few of the most popular plans.
* [[Pfitzinger]]. Plans for experienced runners, including some high mileage plans with multiple runs per day.
* [[Waitz]]. Only a single, simple plan for first time marathon runners.
* [[Lydiard]]. Created for elite runners, these plans have a lot of hard running.
=The Will to Win=
As Juma Ikangaa said, "The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare." The plans below can work, but they are not guaranteed to produce success, as long distance running requires a big commitment of time and effort. It is vital to count the cost that this training requires; none of these plans will help you if you don't follow them.
