

I also offer the basic schedule for each program for free, here on my website. I have worked with TrainingPeaks for over a decade to develop interactive programs to help runners train effectively and stay on track for race day.

If you have made a plan that you think others might benefit from or if you have issues, questions, or suggestions on how I can make this project work better for you, reach out via email (timetorun at codyhoover dot com) or on github. I have written several dozen books on running, including Run Fast and Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide. The plans are not intended to be used on their own and should be used in combination with the books, so please support the authors (and yourself!) if you don't already own them.Ĭalendar Icon made by monkik from All other icons made by Font Awesome from Contact This project includes a few popular training plans from Advanced Marathoning by Pete Pfitzinger and Scott Douglas, Faster Road Racing by Pete Pfitzinger and Philip Latter, Hansons Marathon Method by Kieth and Kevin Hanson, and Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide by Hal Higdon. This project takes inspiration from "Calendar Hack" by which I've already used for multiple marathons.

This is Dopey! If you follow my training plan for the next 18 weeks, you will arrive at the first of four starting lines ready to roll. Only experienced runners need apply, meaning: those of you with more than a few half marathons and full marathons under your belts, not to mention a few 5-K's and 10-K's too. It is a hard-core and in-your-face challenge. Holy Mickey: 13 miles! Seems like a lot for the first week of any training program. Look at Week 1, specifically the Sunday run scheduled for Week 1. You need to do the training.Ĭheck the chart showing all 18 weeks of workouts, either here on TrainingPeaks or on my Web site:. There is no crib sheet to strap around your wrist to get you to the finish line. Not easy, but this Dopey Challenge Training Guide will propel you to success.Ĭan those of you signed up for Dopey handle the high level of training necessary for your survival during four races on four successive days? The marathon, any marathon, is an unforgiving foe. Following the popularity of the Goofy Challenge, which involved running the half marathon on Saturday and the full marathon on Sunday, Disney created an even tougher challenge for the toughest of tough marathoners. For those accepting the Dopey Challenge at the Walt Disney World Marathon, here is your training program.
