Marathon training programs compared

[Jwolf]

Here is a good link which compares many of the popular (mostly advanced) marathon programs, in terms of frequency, intensity, and total mileage:

http://www.runnersedgekc.com/pdf/Qualit ... clinic.pdf

I think the title is a bit misleading, though: many programs have both quantity and quality.

[Dstew]

Not a bad summary but the editorial comments were off base:

One example:

To the extent it’s important to run for fun and enjoyment (the likelihood of this happening goes up the longer anyone runs to prevent burnout), the slower you run, the more likely this will happen.

I hate running slow.

There is also no definition of quality v quantity. He seems to suggest "fast" is quality and "long" is quantity but several programs have a definite mix of both. A few other minor errors - the FIRST program does suggest one should limit the running to 3 days a week but the book does suggest one can be flexible and adaptable.