Jump to: Why You Should Train for a Marathon Earlier Than You Think When to Start Training for Your Fall Marathon The Phases of Your Training Cycle Fall marathon season might feel far away, but now is the time to start training. As runners, we get so hyped to sign up for races that we often don’t think about having enough time to build mileage and intensity in a smart, strategic way. But whether you’re a beginner or a runner who’s looking to PR, now just might be the time to start base training , which often happens before you even jump into your marathon training plan . Getting Ready to Run a Marathon? We Have a Complete Guide to 26.2 READ MORE Before, during, and after your marathon build, you’ll follow different phases of training to help you prepare for race day and set yourself up for a strong performance.…