So i have 28 weeks to train for a marathon, and my plan was basically to do 10 weeks of my 18week program and then restart the 18week program straight after that. However my friend is now saying that this is too much training in a row.
However in my head this isnt so stupid because basically if the marathon was earlier i would also just keep running afterwards...
So should i do something else then?
I would work a different stimulus the 1st 10 weeks before getting into your marathon build. Hit some 5k/10k work in there and then build a base. 28 weeks is a long time to do marathon specific work. The gains from something like a 6 week speed block + 4 week base build could have you entering the real build with a faster target in mind.
The book "Advanced Marathoning" has 12, 18, and 24 week training plans. You may get burned out or injured doing the same training for too long. Consider building up your mileage base and doing supplemental work (weights, drills, cross-training) until 18 weeks out from your target race, then start your 18 week training plan.
It depends on a lot of factors. Beginner? Advanced? Running history? Injury history?
28 weeks in a row of running is not too much but it all depends on what you are a doing.
I'm slightly over 70 and I have been using the same plan for the past 7 years. Its a 24 week plan for an intermediate runner (for a 3:45 marathon). I start training/running season in late July, run a Boston Qualifying marathon (for the following year) in mid January, lay off 2 weeks and repeat the last 11 weeks of said plan and run Boston in mid April. I always BQ with +20 minutes to spare.
27 weeks of "taper" and then a 20 miler where you almost die a week before. Also try to set a deadlift PR 48 hours before the race.
Ultimately your goals and previous experience matter a lot but assuming this is your first marathon:
10 weeks of “base” meaning just get out the door and run most days. If you feel like it run fast til you’re tired. See a hill? Sprint up it if you feel like. Just get your body used to stimulus. After 10 weeks start your program
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