You can train in miles.
Plans are available in kilometres and miles. Use the version that feels natural to you.
The ASCEND marathon programs
Your marathon training,
All in one place.
Running, strength, and durability to help you reach your next marathon goal.
Find your levelYour training
Take a look inside.
Follow your plan, watch the exercise demos, and ask questions as you go.
01 / FIVE MARATHON LEVELS
Choose your starting point.
Pick a plan that fits the running you’re doing now, the time you have to train, and the goal you’re working toward.
Marathon · Level 1
4:30–6:00
Goal finish-time range
20weeks
3–4runs per week
50 kmpeak week
31 miles
31 miles
Your starting point
Week 1 total: 18 km (11 miles). First long run: 8 km (5 miles).
Finish-time ranges are a guide, not a promise. Check the starting week and training volume before choosing. Not sure? Take the program quiz.
02 / Let's Talk About Paces
Know your session.
Know your pace.
Your plan comes with a PDF pace guide to help you understand the effort behind each run, from easy days to race-specific work.
A guide you can come back to.
Keep your pace ranges alongside your plan, so you’re not guessing how hard each session should feel.
03 / Strength is part of the plan
Keep lifting while you train.
You don’t need to figure out a separate gym routine around your marathon training. It’s included.
Strength sessions
Strength work built into your training week alongside your running.
Durability session
Dedicated durability work is part of the plan, too.
2 strength + 1 durability session each week
04 / Fuel the work
Let’s talk about fueling.
My nutrition course helps you make more sense of fueling your training and preparing for race day. You’ll also find recipes that are simple to incorporate into busy schedules.
Your ASCEND membership includes access to my nutrition course and recipes at no extra cost.
Nutrition course
Learn how to fuel before training, prepare for race day, and make sense of what your body needs around your sessions.
Everyday recipes
Find meal ideas you can bring into your everyday routine, so putting your nutrition into practice feels a little easier.
A little support goes a long way
You can always
ask me.
I’m Justine, a coach and 3:03 marathoner who’s obsessed with running, strength training, and nutrition. I created ASCEND to bring those things together.
Have a question about your plan? Post in the community or message me inside the app. I’m in there with you.
From the ASCEND community
A few words from inside the app.
“10 min PR!!! All thanks to this training plan.”
“Absolutely loving the program! I actually feel like I am training with intention.”
“I am seeing progress already in just the first couple weeks. It is a perfect progression and I feel I will do this program on repeat forever.”
All included with ASCEND
Your marathon plan,
Plus more.
- All five marathon levels
- Two strength sessions + one durability session weekly
- PDF pace guide in kilometres and miles
- The nutrition course, recipes, and community
- All other ASCEND programs and one-off workouts
Both options renew automatically. Cancel before your trial ends to avoid being charged, or before your next renewal. You can choose your billing option at checkout.
A few things you might be wondering.
How do I choose the right level?
Start with the running you’re doing now, then compare the weekly runs, starting mileage, and peak week. Your goal finish time is a guide, but the training needs to fit you too. If you’re unsure, take the program quiz or ask me in the app.
Are the plans in kilometres or miles?
Both! You can choose the version you prefer, and your PDF pace guide includes paces in kilometres and miles.
Do I need a separate strength program?
No. Two strength sessions and one durability session are included each week, planned alongside your running.
What if I miss a session?
You don’t need to squeeze every missed workout back in. Message me in the app if you’re unsure how to adjust your week, especially if you’ve missed several days.
Does my membership include more than the marathon plan?
Yes! You get all five marathon levels, the other ASCEND programs, individual workouts, my nutrition course, recipes, and access to the community. There’s no extra program or course to buy.
