Marathon Training Plan Beginners Zumba. Beginner training plan this plan is for beginner runners who would like to train for a marathon. You’ll typically run three to five times per week (sometimes more), and your weekly mileage total will gradually increase as you get closer to the big race day.

It’s estimated that it takes the average beginner about 15 weeks of training to get themselves mentally and physically prepared for a marathon. This plan is meant for beginners who have maybe run a couple shorter races before and are trying to conquer their first marathon. A newcomer to running who shows training restraint can build this mileage up over a period of a couple of months and be able to run a marathon with the right preparation over a 24 week beginners marathon training program.