80/20 OCR: 2023 Edition Long Course Level 1 (Pace-based, 4-6 hrs per week)
80/20 OCR: 2023 Edition Long Course Level 1 (Pace-based, 4-6 hrs per week)
Length
12 Weeks
Plan Description
Meticulously crafted from the principles laid out in Matt Fitzgerald's bestselling book 80/20 Running, this OCR Long Course Level 1 training plan will provide you with the same workout structure used by the most successful OCR athletes in the world. It has been specifically formulated to ensure the athlete adheres to the 80/20 principle.
TARGET ATHLETE
This 12 week training plan will get you ready to rock your next Long Course Obstacle Race. Designed for the athlete with some experience, the plan features four runs and two strength workouts per week. The training load increases gradually from week to week except in recovery weeks, which fall every third week. You should be able to run nonstop for at least 60 minutes and have some consistent strength training under your belt before you begin.
INTENSITY TYPE : PACE
This plan presents each workout intensity target by Pace, HR and Power versions of this plan are also available.
Plan Benefits
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LIFETIME PLAN
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LEVEL GUARANTEE
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100% STRUCTURED WORKOUTS
Each workout can be exported to a supported device, which will automatically guide you through the session with duration, lap, and intensity prompts. See our Structured Workout page for more information.
PLAN SUPPORT
Robust support and documentation for your plan can be found at the 80/20 Resources page. You will also be able to contact the authors directly via our popular Forums to request clarification on any issue.
TESTIMONIALS
“I finally found what works for me with 80/20 Running. No injuries, a personal best, and a newfound love of running!” Brendan Griffin – Houston, Texas
“The 80/20 plan has changed my life and made me more confident in my abilities. I owe it all to 80/20 Endurance.” Chris Black – Peoria, Illinois
“Best thing I ever did to improve my running was adopting the 80/20 practice. Tim Siegenbeek van Heukelom” – Sydney, Australia
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
---|---|---|
Run
x4
|
03:10:00 | 02:00:00 |
Strength
x2
|
01:22:00 | 00:45:00 |
Day Off
x1
|
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Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
---|---|---|---|
|
03:10:00 | 02:00:00 | |
|
01:22:00 | 00:45:00 | |
|
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Training Load By Week
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Refund Policy
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