‍What is a Marathon?

A Marathon is a running event that is 26.2 miles long.  It can take place on any surface - the road, on trails, or even on a track.

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What is the NYC Marathon?

The TCS New York City Marathon is an Abbott World Marathon Major that takes place each year in New York City, New York.  The course winds through all five boroughs of the City of New York, taking runners on a unique tour of the city that isn’t possible any other way.  The course features rolling hills (the largest of which actually comes at the beginning of the race in the form of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge) throughout the 26.2 miles, but none of the hills are tremendously steep or long, making it a doable course for runners of all abilities.  Whether you’re seeking to finish your first marathon, set your personal best time at the distance, or experience New York City in a way you never have before, the New York City Marathon is a wonderful choice for a goal marathon.

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‍Why might a NYC Marathon Training Plan be right for you?

A NYC Marathon Training Plan is an excellent option if you want to follow a structured plan to race day in New York City, whether you are a beginner preparing to run your first marathon, you are an experienced athlete wanting to take the next step in your marathon journey, and/or if you want to get a taste of what coaching can offer you. (If you are seeking a more personalized training plan, we invite you to learn more about a Custom-Built Training Plan and/or to contact us.)

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Will a NYC Marathon Training Plan help me be ready for race day?

Our NYC Marathon Training Plans are written specifically for athletes preparing for the New York City Marathon by an experienced, professional coach who has coached hundreds of athletes to successful finishes and personal best times and who has personal experience running the New York City Marathon.   You can trust that the plan you follow will prepare you well for race day!

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How does a NYC Marathon Training Plan work?

We offer NYC Marathon Training Plans on two different training platforms: Final Surge and TrainingPeaks.

You can browse our library of NYC Marathon Training Plans on Final Surge and on TrainingPeaks to see which plan suits you best.  Once you select and purchase your NYC Marathon Training Plan, it is delivered to you via Final Surge or TrainingPeaks (depending on which platform you choose/prefer).  You then follow the NYC Marathon Training Plan independently until the end of the plan. 

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How long will my NYC Marathon Training Plan be?

Each athlete is different in terms of how long they have to prepare for their goal race, what their running training background is like, etc.  For this reason, we offer several different durations of NYC Marathon Training Plans:

• 12-Week NYC Marathon Training Plans
  
  • <span style="color: #FF6666;">Special Note About 12-Week NYC Marathon Training Plans:</span> This duration is best suited for athletes who have at least three months of running training experience and who can run at least a half marathon.  12 weeks is NOT a sufficient amount of time to prepare safely for the New York City Marathon for someone who is new to running or who has not been recently running.
• 20-Week NYC Marathon Training Plans
• 26-Week NYC Marathon Training Plans

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What if I have questions about my NYC Marathon Training Plan?

A NYC Marathon Training Plan is an independent training product, which means that there isn’t any communication or feedback included.  If you have questions or decide that you would like some more feedback that a NYC Marathon Training Plan offers, you can add on other coaching services such as Consultations.  Consultations are billed in quarter-hour increments.  

You may also upgrade to a Custom-Built Training Plan or Running Coaching for additional charges.  Your current fitness level, abilities, goals, and schedule are accounted for with a Custom-Built Training Plan or with Running Coaching to build a training plan just for you, making either of these options much more individualized services.  Please contact Coach Laura if you would like to purchase additional services or upgrade.

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How much does a NYC Marathon Training Plan cost?

Pricing varies based on the duration of the Training Plan, but plans start at $29.  Please visit our library of NYC Marathon Training Plans on Final Surge and on TrainingPeaks to learn more.