
My First Week’s Training Plan: Time to Start Training!
We are all unique, so what’s better than having a personalised plan for your marathon, starting from week 1?
We analyze your training and recovery so you can finish your first marathon strong, not broken.
Tailored to you
Adapts weekly
Monitors injury risk
$19.90/season
Join the Early Access Program — help shape the future of AI marathon coaching.
Four simple steps to start your AI-powered marathon journey
Answer questions about your fitness, schedule, and goals so we can tailor your first week's plan.
We provide a personalized Week-1 training plan that sets you up for success.
Track your runs, recovery, and key metrics to feed your AI coaching insights.
Be among the first to get real AI coaching, with training and recovery guidance.
During the Early Access Program, parts of the experience are provided manually via direct access to the founder.
And how AI coaching solves each one using your Apple Watch data
50% of first-timers get injured during training
What runners say:
"I got runners knee 4 weeks before my marathon"
"IT band syndrome — didn't incorporate strength training"
What You Get
Early warning before pain starts - catch issues 2-3 weeks ahead
Smart cross-training guidance to prevent overuse injuries
Training adjustments that keep you healthy, not sidelined
Your Outcome
Stay healthy through your entire training season and finish strong
Life doesn't stop for your training plan
What runners say:
"Life got in the way and I missed key workouts"
"The early morning runs destroyed my sleep schedule"
What You Get
Plan that adapts when life gets chaotic - no rigid schedules
Smart recalibration based on what you actually did, not what you planned
Training that adjusts when you're tired, not when you're broken
Your Outcome
You get a plan that adapts to real life without derailing your marathon goal
How do you know you're actually ready for 42km?
What runners say:
"I can't comprehend finishing 42km when I've only run 32km"
"Am I training enough? Too much? No idea if I'm ready"
What You Get
Weekly progress updates showing your fitness actually improving
Objective proof your body is getting stronger and more capable
Know you're ready for race day, backed by data not guesswork
Your Outcome
Stand at the starting line knowing you're ready, not just hoping
Running at the right pace is key to finishing strong
What runners say:
"Hit the wall at km 30 because I went out too fast"
"Should I run 5:30/km or 6:00/km? Just guessing based on training"
What You Get
Personalized pacing strategy based on YOUR training data
Confidence to execute your race plan without second-guessing
Finish strong instead of hitting the wall at km 30
Your Outcome
Execute your race with just the right pace and finish strong
Help shape the future of AI marathon coaching — and help thousands complete this difficult journey after you
Regular Price
Full training season (up to 6 months)
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Full training season (up to 6 months)
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Founding Member Benefits
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Nico
Founder, 1st Marathon
✓ Ironman 70.3 Finisher
✓ Used to Train Actively
✓ First Marathon: May 16, 2026
I used to train - a lot. Then life happened, I started a family and the training mostly stopped. But my dream of finishing a marathon stayed alive.
Now it's time to fulfill that dream. I know from my previous experience (Ironman 70.3, +20km trail runs and more) that I'm prone to training too much, and it isn't always balanced.
So I built an AI coach trained on elite marathon research (Daniels, Pfitzinger, Hansons) and exercise physiology.
Now I'm proving it works by using it myself.
On October 5, 2025, I started training for my first marathon on May 16, 2026. Fully documented. Same AI coach you'll use. Join me and 9 other first-timers on this journey.
Training Starts
Oct 5, 2025
Race Day
May 16, 2026
Week 0 of my journey
Real insights from my marathon journey. See AI coaching in action as I document every recommendation, adjustment, and breakthrough.
We are all unique, so what’s better than having a personalised plan for your marathon, starting from week 1?
All well-designed training plans follow key training principles that ensure a great marathon result. Here they are.
I’ve failed to get back in shape since the pandemic. So late one night, I did something drastic: I signed up for a marathon. Here’s why it might work out this time.
AI tracks your fitness progression through objective metrics — aerobic capacity, recovery rate, training load adaptation. You'll see your readiness building week by week. Trust the data showing you're getting fitter, not your fear that you haven't run the full distance yet.
The system monitors multiple injury risk factors: heart rate variability (HRV) to detect overtraining, training load progression to prevent doing too much too soon, gait balance patterns from your Apple Watch data to spot asymmetries, and cross-training adherence to ensure you're building strength where runners typically get weak. By analyzing these factors together, the coaching can catch developing issues 2-3 weeks before pain appears and adjust your plan before runners knee or IT band syndrome sidelines your race.
The coaching system recalibrates your plan based on your actual training volume and current recovery status. You stay on track without trying to 'catch up' on missed miles (the #1 way people get injured).
The coaching adapts to your schedule — up to 6 months of training. The system assesses your current fitness level and available time, then builds a progression that gets you to race day ready without rushing or overtraining.
The assessment asks about your running history, other sports experience, current fitness level, and available training time. This information matches you to an appropriate starting plan. As you progress through training, the plan continuously adapts based on how your body responds to the workload.
When AI detects recovery deficits or imbalances (common with pure running), it recommends strength and mobility work. Many injuries stem from weak glutes, tight hip flexors, or poor mobility — AI helps you address these before they become problems.
Based on your training data — heart rate zones, long run performance, and recovery patterns — the AI calculates a realistic race pace strategy. You'll know exactly what pace to start at and how to adjust through the race to finish strong instead of hitting the wall at kilometer 30.
The more you wear it, the better the coaching becomes. We recommend wearing it for all runs (heart rate and pace data), during sleep (HRV and recovery tracking), and throughout your daily activities (steps, movement patterns, overall activity load). Tracking your full day — not just runs — helps the AI understand your complete activity picture and provide better guidance. Missing occasional data won't break the system, but consistent wearing gives you the most accurate coaching.
You need an Apple Watch that tracks heart rate variability (HRV). This includes Apple Watch Series 4 and newer. The AI also uses sleep data and activity tracking, which all recent Apple Watches provide.
This is a one-time payment for your complete training season (up to 6 months). As a founding member, if you decide to train for another marathon in the future, you'll always pay $19.90 instead of the regular $49.90 price. You lock in founding member pricing for life.
With a small founding group, each member gets personalized attention and direct support throughout their training. This close collaboration helps refine the coaching system based on real feedback, ultimately helping thousands of future marathoners benefit from these improvements.
Have a specific question about your training or our AI coaching?
hello@1stmarathon.comTransform from anxious beginner to confident finisher with AI coaching that adapts to you — not a rigid plan that breaks you.
Join the first 10 founding members:
$19.90 for full training season
(60% off $49.90, up to 6 months)
Lock in $19.90 forever
(vs. $300+ for personal coaching)
Adaptive training plan
Fits your schedule and life
Private founding community
Weekly group check-ins
Only 10 spots available
Join the Early Access Program — help shape the future of AI marathon coaching.