LA marathon
Training Program
from first-timers to seasoned marathoners.
Built for every woman
The HER LA Marathon Training Program is designed to help you get faster, stronger, and more confident on your way to race day. Whether you’re taking on your very first marathon or you’re an experienced runner looking to level up your performance, HER has a structured plan to support you every step of the way.
Our coaches will guide you through intentional workouts, race-specific pacing, strength training, mobility, and recovery — so you show up on race day prepared, powerful, and confident.
Running March 8, 2026
LEVEL ONE
Beginner–Returning Runners
Level 1 is designed for runners who are building (or rebuilding) their base and want a supportive, structured path to 26.2. This program eases you in, then gradually increases your strength, endurance, and confidence through intentional weekly phases.
You’ll move through Prime → Build → Strengthen → Sharpen → Taper, balancing running, strength, mobility, and recovery to help you feel prepared — not overwhelmed.
Expect steady progress, weekly coaching guidance, smarter training intensities, and long runs that build safely over time. By race week, you’ll know exactly how to pace, fuel, and mentally prepare for your strongest marathon yet.
Perfect for first-time marathoners or anyone returning after time off.
LEVEL two
Intermediate–Experienced Runners
Level 2 is built for runners with a strong base or past marathon experience who want a more challenging, structured path to 26.2.
This program increases intensity, workload, and running volume to help you build strength, speed, and confidence week by week.
You’ll move through Prime ➝ Build ➝ Strengthen ➝ Sharpen ➝ Taper with purposeful pacing, longer long runs, interval work, and strength programming designed to help you perform — not burn out.
By race week, you’ll know how to pace, fuel, and mentally prepare for your strongest marathon yet.
