For these reasons, base training is often prescribed for beginners, such as the person brand new to a run club or the athlete ...

Safely double your weekly training load to prepare for a half or marathon training plan.

Expert-backed fixes for the most common base-phase problems—so you can stay consistent, healthy, and progressing.

Base training is an essential piece of marathon preparation. It’s when runners establish a consistent routine and build the aerobic fitness foundation that they’ll rely on later. Because the miles are ...