Which running training plans are best for a first marathon?
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Brands ordered by GenRank score for this question.
DirectionalQuestion-level figures rest on at most 6 answers per brand, so treat them as direction, not a verdict; the category ranking is the number to judge by. Scores are for the week of 2026-11-08.
| Rank | Brand | Named by | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff Galloway’s Marathon to Finish | 2/6 | 32.4 |
| 2 | Hal Higdon’s Novice 1 | 2/6 | 31.0 |
| 3 | Nike Run Club (NRC) Marathon Plan | 3/6 | 30.8 |
| 4 | Hal Higdon Novice 1 | 3/6 | 28.2 |
| 5 | Hal Higdon’s Novice Plans | 1/6 | 28.0 |
| 6 | Hansons Marathon Method | 1/6 | 21.5 |
| 7 | Runna | 1/6 | 19.0 |
| 8 | Hal Higdon: Novice 1 | 1/6 | 16.0 |
| 9 | Nike Run Club | 2/6 | 14.9 |
| 10 | Galloway 360 | 1/6 | 13.5 |
Sources these answers cited
The sites each surface's answer cited this week. The logos are the surfaces that cited the site.
| Source | Cited by |
|---|---|
| halhigdon.comNovice 1 Marathon Training Program | Hal Higdon |    3 surfaces |
| jeffgalloway.comTrain for a Marathon Finish with Jeff Galloway | 2 surfaces |
| marathonhandbook.comEssential Guide To Training For Your First Marathon (+ Training Plans) |  2 surfaces |
| nike.comMarathon Training Plan. Nike.com | 2 surfaces |
| runnersblueprint.comMarathon Training Plan: 16–20 Weeks for Every Level | 2 surfaces |
| stillirun.org14 Free Marathon Training Plans for Beginner, Intermediate, and ... | 2 surfaces |
| all-about-marathon-training.comMarathon Training Schedule: Compare 12–52 Week Marathon Training Plans | 1 surfaces |
| baa.orgBoston Marathon Training - Boston Athletic Association | 1 surfaces |
| everywomansmarathon.comMarathon Beginner Plan | 1 surfaces |
| facebook.comsocial · What are the best marathon training plans for beginners? | 1 surfaces |
| fellrnr.comA comparison of the best marathon training plans - Fellrnr.com, Running tips | 1 surfaces |
| goodreads.comreview and listing sites · Jump to ratings and reviews | 1 surfaces |
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