16 Weeks to Marathon; Intermediate
Length
16 Weeks
Plan Description
If you’ve ever found it difficult to stick to an intensive training plan for a race, or don’t know where to start don’t worry, you’re not alone.
For nearly all runners who have jobs to go to and families to take care of which of course means nearly all runners. it can be next to impossible to adhere to a training plan that requires you to run multiple days each week, many weeks and months in a row.
That’s why we’ve developed this 16-week training plan specifically for intermediate level runners and people whose schedules don’t allow for running five days a week. This plan consists of three runs a week and one body weight strength session a week. This plan is totally flexible and the sessions can be fit around your schedule and what ever day race day falls on.
The sessions are the minimum requirement and if you have time to add in extra sessions be careful to not overload your body too early in the training and build it up gradually also.
How it Works
Load Your Plan
Quickly view upcoming workouts in the TrainingPeaks app.
Workout and Analyze
Upload completed workouts from your favorite tracking app or device.
Track Your Progress
Get feedback, stay on top of your training and perform at your best.
Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Run
x3
|
0:30 hrs | 1:00 hrs |
|
Strength
x1
|
0:28 hrs | 0:30 hrs |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
0:30 hrs | 1:00 hrs | |
|
|
0:28 hrs | 0:30 hrs |
Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- This plan includes a Free Basic TrainingPeaks Account.
- Access your training plan anywhere on the TrainingPeaks mobile and desktop apps.
- Track your performance with robust data tracking and detailed graphs.
- Plan for your event in the TrainingPeaks calendar.
- Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
- Syncs daily with other popular apps like Garmin and MyFitnessPal.
Refund Policy
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