r/Marathon_Training

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About r/Marathon_Training

This subreddit is for discussions about road and trail marathons. All levels of experience are welcome. Our rules are simple: be kind and no spam, content should be centered around training for marathons. To reduce spam and trolls, all contributors must have a minimum karma of 10 to participate.

The community at a glance

r/Marathon_Training is a Subreddit for Fitness Enthusiasts and Runners with roughly 158K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #4 in the Running communities list.

Roughly 50K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Marathon, Training, and Struggling. Product recommendations often mention training plan, running shoes, and treadmill.

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158K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +50K members
Growth: +46.5% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2023: 18K members
  • 2024: 51K members
  • 2025: 58K members
  • 2026: 25K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 4K members
  • Aug: 4K members
  • Sep: 4K members
  • Oct: 4K members
  • Nov: 4K members
  • Dec: 4K members
  • Jan: 4K members
  • Feb: 3K members
  • Mar: 6K members
  • Apr: 5K members
  • May: 4K members
  • Jun: 2K members

Topics

  • Marathon
    191 posts in the past month
    #1
    Marathon
    191
  • Training
    148 posts in the past month
    #2
    Training
    148
  • Struggling
    47 posts in the past month
    #3
    Struggling
    47
  • Injury
    33 posts in the past month
    #4
    Injury
    33
  • Advice
    28 posts in the past month
    #5
    Advice
    28

Flair

  • Success!
    18 posts in the past month
    1. First marathon (3 h: 59 min: 32 sec
    2. First Marathon - 3:47
    3. From 105kg competitive gamer to 2x marathoner (3:41 & 3:34)
    #1
    Success!
    First marathon (3 h: 59 min: 32 sec · First Marathon - 3:47 · From 105kg competitive gamer to 2x marathoner (3:41 & 3:34)
    18
  • Training plans
    17 posts in the past month
    1. First Marathon in the Books!
    2. Zero to hero Marathon Training
    3. Pfitz's long run description VS the common narrative about long runs
    #2
    Training plans
    First Marathon in the Books! · Zero to hero Marathon Training · Pfitz's long run description VS the common narrative about long runs
    17
  • Results
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Just ran my first ever Marathon! 3:14:48
    2. First marathon...mile 20 really is like halfway
    3. Half marathon
    #3
    Results
    Just ran my first ever Marathon! 3:14:48 · First marathon...mile 20 really is like halfway · Half marathon
    12
  • Newbie
    10 posts in the past month
    1. What part of marathon training feels normal today that would've seemed impossible to your past self?
    2. Completed my first Marathon 5 days ago with a 3:27 chip time and I can't help but feel like I could have done a little better.
    3. Post marathon
    #4
    Newbie
    What part of marathon training feels normal today that would've seemed impossible to your past self? · Completed my first Marathon 5 days ago with a 3:27 chip time and I can't help but feel like I could have done a little better. · Post marathon
    10
  • Other
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Annual reminder that you don't suck at running all of the sudden, it's just hot outside now.
    2. Tell me your stories about falling on a run so I don’t feel so dumb
    3. Turned my friend’s first marathon into a 3D keepsake 🏃‍♀️🇮🇹
    #5
    Other
    Annual reminder that you don't suck at running all of the sudden, it's just hot outside now. · Tell me your stories about falling on a run so I don’t feel so dumb · Turned my friend’s first marathon into a 3D keepsake 🏃‍♀️🇮🇹
    9

Product recommendations

  • training plan
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Best base training plans?
    2. Best running plan
    3. What 16-week training plan would you recommend for someone who typically trains with the Pfitz 18 week plans?
    #1
    training plan
    Best base training plans? · Best running plan · What 16-week training plan would you recommend for someone who typically trains with the Pfitz 18 week plans?
    10
  • running shoes
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Best running shoes for first marathon
    2. Best running shoes to help with knee pain?
    3. What Are the Best Running Shoes You've Tried?
    #2
    running shoes
    Best running shoes for first marathon · Best running shoes to help with knee pain? · What Are the Best Running Shoes You've Tried?
    9
  • treadmill
    3 posts in the past month
    1. What is the Best Treadmill for Home that Runners Prefer the Most Today?
    2. What is the best treadmill for home?
    3. What are the Best Treadmills?
    #3
    treadmill
    What is the Best Treadmill for Home that Runners Prefer the Most Today? · What is the best treadmill for home? · What are the Best Treadmills?
    3
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/Marathon_Training for?
Best for Fitness Enthusiasts and Runners enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/Marathon_Training free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/Marathon_Training have?
Roughly 158K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/Marathon_Training on?
r/Marathon_Training runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/Marathon_Training cover?
On the Hive Index, r/Marathon_Training is organized under Fitness Enthusiasts, Runners.
How do I join r/Marathon_Training?
You can join r/Marathon_Training by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Fitness communities like?
One of the larger topic areas on the site, covering lifting, running, yoga, calisthenics, and pretty much every other form of exercise. Reddit has massive communities for general fitness and specific disciplines, with Discord servers for accountability and program sharing. Good for program recommendations, form checks, and finding training partners.
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