Cross your marathon finish line stronger, faster, and injury-free
with a plan that adapts to you every dayFrom your first mile to your personal best, Athletica’s AI-powered training keeps you healthy, motivated, and ready to crush race day.
succes stories
“I took 45 minutes off my marathon time!”
I have been working with AthleticaAI and my fantastic coach, Marjaana, for the last year. In that time I have set huge personal records, most recently I ran a 3:18 marathon – a 45 minute PR from my previous record just a year and half ago!
~ Katie Pintar
Personalized Training PlansBased on Your Fitness Level
Whether you’re chasing your first finish or your fastest marathon, Athletica adapts your plan to your level, goals, and life schedule.
Beginner – Finish strong on 3–4 runs/week
Sensible long-run progressions, supportive intensity, and strength-prep to keep you healthy.
Intermediate – Break 4:30 or push toward 3:30
Targeted threshold, tempo, and marathon-pace workouts designed for steady breakthroughs.
Advanced – Go for a new personal best
Focused training blocks with speed work, tempo runs, and quality long runs to push your limits and make you faster on race day.
Why Choose AI-DrivenMarathon Training?
Train without fear of injury. Build fitness safely with smarter progressions and built-in recovery weeks.
Stop second-guessing. Wake up and know exactly what to do—intensity, duration, and how it should feel.
Enjoy the journey. Train consistently and arrive at the start line confident, fresh, and race-ready.
No more hitting the wall at mile 11—your plan builds you up without breaking you down
Marathon Training Schedule: Example Week
Why this works: polarized intensity (mostly easy, targeted quality) + controlled long-run stress + strength/prehab yields consistent adaptations with minimal injury risk.
Smart Scheduling That Fits Your Life
Training That Moves With You
Juggling work, family, and training? Tell us when you’re free, and your plan bends with you—not the other way around.
- Built around your schedule. Pick your training days, how long you can run, and even add cross-training. Miss a session? No stress—the plan automatically reshuffles so you stay on track.
- Adapts to how you feel. If your body’s tired, Athletica eases back. If you’re fresh, it unlocks tougher workouts so you keep improving without burning out.
- Keeps your effort safe. Guardrails like “Workout Reserve” stop you from overdoing it, while interval tracking adjusts your next run based on what you actually completed.
- Works anywhere. Whether it’s outdoors, treadmill, or track, Athletica guides you with pace, heart rate, or power.
Injury Prevention, Built In
- No sudden spikes—your training load increases gradually.
- Recovery weeks and low-stress options help you recharge.
- If you’re sore, traveling, or just tight, the Workout Wizard™ offers lighter swaps so you never feel stuck.
- Long runs progress sensibly, with recovery notes after key sessions to keep you strong.
Because training isn’t just numbers—it’s about making it doable, day after day.
Success Stories
Thousands of runners use Athletica to hit new bests from half to marathon.
- Independent review: Harlerunner (a leading German running blog) tested Athletica and reported a personal best while using it. Read the review and results.
Integrations & Devices
Works with Garmin, Strava, Coros, Wahoo, Apple Watch (via Watchletic) and more. Import completed runs automatically, track compliance, and watch your plan adapt after every session.
Start Your AI Marathon Journey Today
- 2-Week Free Trial (no payment card required)
- US$ 19.90 per month
- US$ 99.00 per 6 months
- US$ 189.00 per year
- Explore Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K Plans
Frequently Asked Questions
How many weeks is a marathon training plan?
Most athletes do well with 16–20 weeks. Advanced runners with a strong base can sharpen in 12–14. With Athletica, you can use any number of weeks—more is usually better.
What’s a good marathon training schedule for beginners?
3–4 runs per week, progressive long runs, conservative intensity early, and strength support. Athletica builds this around your Daily Availability.
How long should my longest run be?
Typically 28–35 km depending on experience and readiness, but less also works. The key is weekly volume and that’s what Athletica optimizes for and why most of our runners hit personal bests. Quality in the final third appears only when your data support it.
Can I train for a marathon on 3–4 days/week?
Yes. Athletica prioritizes the most impactful sessions and protects recovery.
How does HRV change my training day-to-day?
Low readiness (HRV + resting HR trends) → lighter work or recovery; high readiness unlocks quality. You still progress—just at a load you can absorb.
Treadmill vs outdoors—any difference?
We support pace, heart rate, or power indoors and out.
Coming back from a niggle?
Choose lighter variants like swimming, cycling, walking, or rowing to reduce running stress, and let the plan re-ramp progressively. If symptoms persist, consult a clinician. Use Workout Wizard to change modality.
Pacing and race-day strategy?
Athletica provides course-aware pacing notes (flat/rolling/heat), plus negative-split or even-pace guidance during taper week via the AI-coach.
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