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** {{MarathonBeginner}}: 2. This is a reasonable approach for a beginner, but your lack of speedwork is likely to be an issue. Either look at [[Galloway]]/[[Higdon]], or use the FIRST approach for a shorter race to get used to the intensity .
** {{MarathonNovice}}: 3. The ramp-up is pretty gentle , but you probably have to be trained up for a half marathon distance before starting this plan, as it is quite short.
** {{MarathonRinger}}: 4. The novice plan could work well for you, though it only gives you three runs that I would classify as [[Long RunsRun]]s; a 16, 18, and 20 miler. It's a good choice if you only have 16 weeks, but if you have longer, I'd suggest looking at [[Higdon]] or [[Jack Daniels Running Formula]] 4Week program.
** {{MarathonMaintenance}}: 2. This plan requires more speedwork than you probably want, and is more targeted to beginners.
** {{MarathonImprover}}: 3. This might be a worthwhile option if you've let your Long Run distance slide and need to build up again.
=Changes for the Second Edition=
Note that the second edition is remarkably similar to the original, but it has been updated based on feedback and questions for the first edition. It's probably not worth upgrading if you're reading the book as general training advice, but if you're going to follow the program, I'd recommend the latest copy. The second edition has 5K training paces that now include 30-40 min 5K, don't cover 15-16 min 5K pace. Also the novice marathon plan is now in the book rather than just on the web.
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