16 Week Marathon Training Plan
Author
Dr Howard Hurst (www.proformsportscience.co.uk)
All plans by this CoachLength
16 Weeks
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Still have questions about this plan?Plan Description
This 16 week marathon training plan is aimed at those who can already comfortably run 10 km and want to progress to marathon distance. Before starting the plan you are recommended to perform a timed 10 km (6.2 mile). All training session intensities will be adjusted based on your 10 km pace.
The plan is made up of 4 key sessions. Each week will include a speed work session to develop leg speed, hill repeat session to develop leg strength and a long run to improve endurance. In addition, every other week will include a tempo run to enhance anaerobic capacity.
Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
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Run
x3
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1:00 hrs | 1:20 hrs |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
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1:00 hrs | 1:20 hrs |
Training Load By Week
