text: i've set a goal to run a marathon oct 8th. can any1 set up a training schedule? i ran cross country and ive been runnings 5 miles a day for fun, i just want a legit schedule from a person with experience you are doing great by planning so far ahead, a typical training schedule for a marathon takes about 18 to 20 weeks.    here's some links to marathon training guides, with complete schedules for beginners and advanced runners.  http://www.stlouismarathon.com/event_details/training_guide.asp http://www.fleetfeetstl.com/training_plans.htm