Looking into the Future
Understanding how your daily and weekly training connects to the big picture is crucial for trust and motivation.
AI Marathon Coach for First-Timers
Crush Your 1stMarathon with Adaptive AI Coaching
Week-by-week coaching that trains you like a pro — helping first-time marathoners build strength, avoid injury, and cross the finish line strong.
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Available on iOS · From $16.99/month
Training for a marathonshouldn't feel lonely
But static plans leave you stranded when life happens.
Week 3
You miss two runs because of work.
"Do I skip ahead? Double up? Start over?"
Week 7
Your knee starts feeling off.
"The plan says run. But should I?"
Week 12
You're exhausted. The plan doesn't care.
"Everyone else seems fine. What's wrong with me?"
Everyone deserves a real coach.
Now you have one in your pocket—an AI that adapts when life happens, so your plan always makes sense for your reality.
The Difference
Why1stMarathonWorks
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Adapts Weekly
Life changes. Your plan should too.
We rebuild your training every week based on how you're actually performing.
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Prevents Injury
50% of first-timers get hurt.
Strength, mobility, and recovery built in—not bolted on.
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Builds Confidence
Know exactly what to do.
Every workout has clear targets. No guessing, no uncertainty.
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Science-Tested
Proven methods. Real results.
Built on elite methodology, validated in real training right now.
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Train Like The Pros
5 Pillars. One Complete Athlete.
Most marathon plans treat strength and mobility as extras you'll "add if you have time." We believe that's backwards. They're not supplementary — they're fundamental.
"Running more miles won't make you injury-proof. Running smarter — with strength, mobility, and proper movement patterns integrated from the start — will."
The Foundation
Running
Structured progression through easy runs, tempo work, intervals, and long runs — each with a purpose.
Powerful Strides
Strength
Runner-specific strength work that builds durability, power, and injury resistance from day one.
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Mobility
Targeted mobility routines that improve running economy and keep your body moving freely.
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Drills
Running drills that reinforce proper form and neuromuscular patterns for sustainable speed.
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Cross-Training
Low-impact aerobic work that builds fitness while giving running-specific tissues a break.
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Your AI Coach in 4 Steps
From assessment to adaptive training in minutes
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STEP 01
Set Your Baseline
Answer questions about your fitness, schedule, and goals. The AI learns your unique profile.
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STEP 02
Get Your Plan
Receive a complete week-by-week plan. Running, strength, mobility, recovery — all coordinated.
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STEP 03
Log How It Feels
After each workout, easily share how hard it felt and how your body responded.
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STEP 04
Watch It Adapt
Every week, the AI regenerates your plan based on your actual performance and life.
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Real Journey, Real Training
I'm Proving This Works on My First Marathon
Nico
Founder, 1st Marathon
Ironman 70.3 FinisherFirst Marathon: May 2026
I used to train - a lot. Then life happened, I started a family and the training mostly stopped. But my dream of finishing a marathon stayed alive.
Now it's time. But I know myself. I tend to overtrain and do workouts that are fun rather than what actually supports marathon performance. I needed something to keep me balanced and accountable.
So I built an AI coach that actually adapts to real life. One that handles the planning so I can focus on showing up.
Now I'm proving it works by using it myself.
Training Progress
Start
Oct 5, 2025
Race Day
May 16, 2026
Week 14 of 32
45% complete
On October 5, 2025, I started training for my first marathon. Fully documented. Same AI coach you'll use. Join me and 9 other first-timers on this journey.
Pricing
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Lock in the Season Pass for up to 12 months of training at a lower rate. Not sure yet? Start monthly and switch anytime.
AI-generated personalized training
Weekly adaptive plan regeneration
Running, strength, mobility & recovery
Injury risk monitoring
Race day pacing strategy
Progress tracking & insights
Monthly
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$16.99/month
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One-time payment
$11.89/month
Billed once for your training season
Example totals
4 months$47.57
5 months$59.47
6 months$71.35
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Open Source
Here's the research your coach is built on
You can access everything for free, but you don't need to. Focus on running and let our AI coach you with the same knowledge.
We believe knowledge belongs to everyone. We welcome contributions from coaches, exercise scientists, and experienced runners.
40+
Research-Backed Articles
Running Workouts & Training Plans
Training Fundamentals & Phases
Injury Prevention & Recovery
Common Mistakes to Avoid
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Questions & Answers
If You're Wondering…
Do I really need a coach? Can't I just follow a plan?
A static plan can't adapt when life happens. Adaptivity keeps you consistent and injury-free. When you miss a workout, get sick, or have a busy week, a fixed plan just keeps marching forward—leaving you to guess how to catch up (which often leads to overtraining). An adaptive coach recalibrates in real-time, keeping you on track without the guesswork.
Do I really need strength and mobility?
50% of first-timers get injured. Holistic training dramatically reduces that risk. Most running injuries don't come from running itself—they come from weak glutes, tight hip flexors, poor mobility, and muscular imbalances. By integrating strength and mobility work from day one, you build resilience that keeps you running.
Is the founder a beginner too?
Yes! I'm training for my first marathon right now using the same AI coach you'll use. I've done endurance events before (Ironman 70.3, trail runs), but never a full marathon. Building this while training for it myself means I'm constantly finding and fixing what doesn't work in real life.
Is the training too hard?
It adjusts to your pace and your readiness. Safe, progressive, sustainable. The system starts with your current fitness level and builds gradually. If you're tired, it backs off. If you're improving faster than expected, it adjusts up. You're never thrown into workouts you're not ready for.
Isn't this overkill for beginners?
Beginners fail because systems fail them—not because they aren't capable. This system fixes that. Most beginner plans are oversimplified or generic. They don't account for your unique schedule, recovery needs, or goals. This isn't overkill—it's giving you the same level of structure and feedback that experienced runners get, just tailored for someone doing it for the first time.
Train Like The Pros
Become a CompleteMarathon Athlete
Elite marathoners don't just run — they train all the systems that make running possible. We bring that same approach to first-timers.
Personalized AI training plans
Weekly adaptive regeneration
Running, strength & recovery
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Available on iOS · From $16.99/month