The Complete Marathon Training Program

Looking for a Marathon Training Program?

The self-guided Complete Marathon Training Program is no longer available for purchase.

Today, my focus is on providing personalized 1:1 coaching for runners who want more than a static training plan. Your training is built around your current fitness, race goals, schedule, strengths, and individual response to training—and adjusted as you progress.

If you’re serious about becoming a stronger marathon runner, setting a new PR, or pursuing a Boston Qualifier, I’d love to help.

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Racing a Marathon is One of The Most Rewarding Experiences in the World

But preparing for a marathon is also one of the hardest challenges you will ever take on!

To run a successful marathon, you need to spend months in preparation.

There will be hard days and sacrifices made along the way, but you know it’s all worth it.

You also know you’ll need to give a lot to get ready.

Don’t you want to make sure you train the right way?

Have you ever wondered…

How far should I be running?

Am I running enough? … or maybe I’m running too much?

And what should I do about speed work? (That’s a whole other can of worms!)

Maybe you’ve tried different training plans before but weren’t quite sure how to follow them…

Or maybe you’ve struggled to stay consistent with a program because it wasn’t truly appropriate for you.

Perhaps all you’ve ever done is just go out and simply run miles.

You know optimal marathon training is a lot more than just slogging miles, but you’re not quite sure what to do differently.

If this sounds like you, then trust me… I get it.

I felt this way too when I was first starting running seriously.

Learning how to run correctly can be overwhelming.

But learning how to train the right way was so rewarding and so transformative in my performance that it led me to becoming a coach myself.

I love how running makes me feel and I want to share this experience with passionate athletes like you.

Over the years, I’ve taught 100+ runners how to train like an athlete and confidently chase after their goals.

So are you ready to become a better marathoner?

It’s time to stop winging it and commit to training the right way.

Your body is strong, your mind is strong.

My training will help you develop the confidence and skills you need to run stronger and faster than ever before.

You can Run Faster Marathons!

Choose to Get Started Today

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Confidently Chase After Your Dreams

My training has helped 100+ athletes confidently chase after their dreams. It will prepare you to run with more confidence and faster than ever before.

Here’s what Sarah A wrote me after following my training:

I just wanted to say THANK YOU for all of your resources and training advice!

I ran a NEW PR and Qualified for Boston at The Dallas Marathon this morning, even after making a wrong turn halfway through!

I stuck to the “Comfortable, Confident, Compete” mantra during the first 10 miles when everyone else, including the 3:30 pacer group, went out too fast.

I negative split the second half despite the massive mile-long hill at mile 20!!

This would have never been possible without your training resources!

I will definitely be recommending you to everyone who asks.

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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  I was fortunate enough to connect with Erica over the last several months which led to her inviting me to help out at her High School running camp as sports medicine physical therapist. This allowed me to see first hand how skilled of a running coach she is. I was thoroughly impressed with the level of thought and detail she put into developing the camp for her athletes. Not only that, you could tell how strong of a connection she had with each athlete. Anyone looking for expert coaching along with great personality, please reach out to Erica!
  
 
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Chris is a very responsive coach and able to work with athletes across a spectrum of events and skill levels. I have PR’d in all of my events so far working with Chris!
  
 
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  My daughter Jackie has been training with Knighton Runs since her freshman year and I can’t say enough good things about them. Erica and Chris have provided amazing mentorship, showing immense patience with her while still knowing exactly how to push her to reach her full potential. They balance encouragement with excellent training and we couldn’t be happier with her progress and growth as both an athlete and person. Highly recommend them to any parent! Thank you both for everything!
  
 
 
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   Damian M 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  I’ve been working with Chris and Erica for the past 3 years. As a strength and conditioning coach to young athletes, I’ve been impressed with the attention to detail they bring to their coaching plans and communication. I can confidently say that the athletes who work with the Knighton’s not only improve as runners but also build confidence.

I would recommend Knighton Runs to any athlete looking for a running coach.
  
 
 
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   Frank M 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  We have been working with Chris and Erica for over 5 years, she been coaching our daughter Jackie  as a distance runner in indoor and outdoor track as well as Cross Country. They are both very attentive to the individual skills that our daughter possessed and have worked with her to achieve many Personal Records over the years. My greatest compliment in their coaching performance was getting our daughter to get a scholarship to run D1 at a great college.
  
 
 
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   Robert C 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Coach Chris is awesome and would highly recommend him to anyone! He is very friendly, knowledgable, helpful, responsive.
  
 
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Chris is phenomenal. In the short time we’ve been working together he’s already coached me to two PRs. He tells me exactly what to do, which takes all the guesswork out of training. I’m no longer second-guessing whether I’m doing what I should be doing.  I can now just focus on running the miles and executing the plan.

Chris also does an excellent job tailoring my running plan to fit my life. It’s obvious he’s thinking about my schedule, responsibilities, and constraints when he's building my schedule.

If you’re looking for a coach who delivers results, removes the mental clutter, and actually understands how to fit training into a real life, Chris is it.
  
 
 
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   Amanda L 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Chris is very knowledgeable and gives quality planning and guidance through all the training phases including mental and physical readiness. He is responsive to questions and can quickly adapt plans when life happens while keeping you on track with your goals. This is not something you could replace with any AI algorithm or app. Whether you’re training for your first 5k or ultramarathon, Chris is a highly recommended resource!
  
 
 
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   Mariana A 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  I love working with coach Chris. He is super competent, nice and efficient. After I started being coached by him I PRed 16 minutes on my marathon. His training plan pushes me exactly the amount I need. It's been a pleasure and I saw clear results improvements on my running
  
 
 
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   Jordan A 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  I had a great experience with the Knighton Runs team, I appreciated the personalized runs which were developed on a weekly basis and adjusted as needed depending on how I did, and also the education, motivation, and accountability along the way. It is great knowing that there is a coach that will be reviewing each run, commenting and supporting and providing strategy for race day. Highly recommend!
  
 
 
  
 
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Ready for a Training Plan Built Around You?

A training plan can tell you what to run. Personalized coaching gives you someone in your corner to help you make adjustments, stay accountable, work through setbacks, and train with confidence.