Every runner is different, and there is no right or wrong way to train.
Ideally, if you are thinking of running a marathon for the first time, you should get some advice which is specific to you. If you are new to running, check out our Beginners' Guide to Running. This contains all the information you need to get you started. Included in the Beginners' Guide is a guide to designing your own marathon training schedule . In our training section there is some advice about training for your first marathon, both for new runners and for runners with more background in running.