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 171K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 8th largest community in the Running topic page.

Roughly 49K 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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171K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +49K members
Growth: +40.5% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2023: 18K members
  • 2024: 51K members
  • 2025: 58K members
  • 2026: 37K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 4K members
  • Dec: 4K members
  • Jan: 4K members
  • Feb: 3K members
  • Mar: 6K members
  • Apr: 5K members
  • May: 4K members
  • Jun: 3K members
  • Jul: 3K members
  • Aug: 4K members
  • Sep: 4K members
  • Oct: 420 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

  • Race time prediction
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for pacing advice- experienced runner, first marathon
    2. What marathon pace would you target based on recent training/race time?
    3. First marathon in 18 days, sub-4 goal. Two illnesses wrecked the block. Is my plan for the last 3 weeks good?
    #1
    Race time prediction
    Looking for pacing advice- experienced runner, first marathon · What marathon pace would you target based on recent training/race time? · First marathon in 18 days, sub-4 goal. Two illnesses wrecked the block. Is my plan for the last 3 weeks good?
    12
  • Training plans
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Is there an universal standard to scale down the taper mileage from peak week?
    2. Training for my first marathon in January 15th. How legit is this training schedule by Gemini?
    3. Marathon Taper
    #2
    Training plans
    Is there an universal standard to scale down the taper mileage from peak week? · Training for my first marathon in January 15th. How legit is this training schedule by Gemini? · Marathon Taper
    9
  • Newbie
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Long Beach Marathon - my first!
    2. Doing my first official marathon next week
    3. Shin splints/knee issues Next steps
    #3
    Newbie
    Long Beach Marathon - my first! · Doing my first official marathon next week · Shin splints/knee issues Next steps
    4
  • Other
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Would you taper for a marathon you’re guiding at easy pace during base building?
    2. You shouldn’t run a marathon if….
    3. Marathon training [illustration]
    #4
    Other
    Would you taper for a marathon you’re guiding at easy pace during base building? · You shouldn’t run a marathon if…. · Marathon training [illustration]
    3
  • Results
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Finished my first marathon
    2. Big failure, a humble moment
    #5
    Results
    Finished my first marathon · Big failure, a humble moment
    2

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 171K 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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