An exercise plan is a road map. In your plan, I will tell you everything you need to do to finish your race and feel great as you cross the line in peak performance - All this with minimum encroachment on the other important aspects of your life: family, friends, work and leisure time.

However, while this “training road map” will get you to your destination, it cannot ensure good weather. In other words, embrace this journey -- and accept the process in its entirety. Learn from the lows and ride the highs!

Seamlessly integrating all the elements of your training is easier than you may think. The key is to keep things simple. Keep your workouts simple and enjoy yourself.

Be 100% absolutely confident that you will finish your race in peak state and in peak performance when you commit to train and follow this training plan.

Features and benefits of MarathonGeek.com's training plans:

• All Plans include a Nutrition Guide for endurance athletes.
• Weight Training and Core Strength routines for run power and muscular endurance.
• 12 - 18 week self-coached Marathon and Half Marathon training plan.
• Start your training today. Digital (Adobe PDF) file sent to you via email as a downloadable link.
• 7 training phases to achieve a peak state on race day.
• Detailed workout plans each day.
• Intensity levels indicated for each workout.
• At-a-glance training plan - one page per week.
• Workouts are easy to read and follow.
• Time-Intensity grid for each training day - allowing you to mentally gauge how intense your workouts are and how long it will take.
• Gradual Increase in intensity and distance to avoid injuries and over training.
• Balanced approach to endurance training so you don't burn out.
• Workouts include Speed Work, Endurance and Power routines.
• Longer workouts on the weekend and Shorter workouts on the weekday to balance work life commitments.

Train intuitively and listen to your body. Strive for a balanced lifestyle including rest and recovery periods. A flawed mentality is that the accumulation of miles leads to physical fitness. Instead, align your workouts with your motivations and energy level.