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20 week Beginner Marathon Lead-In. Reusable. Coach Access. Pacing, Effort & Feel Based. 3-4

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20 week Beginner Marathon Lead-In. Reusable. Coach Access. Pacing, Effort & Feel Based. 3-4

Author

The Distance Coaching - coach since 1998

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Length

20 Weeks

Plan Description

The Distance

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THE DISTANCE COACHING


AN EDUCATED APPROACH TO RUNNING PROGRAM DESIGN




The Distance So, you want to run a strong Marathon? Not sure how to train for it? This program is for you.

This program assumes that you already run regularly - you have already done some 10km events and at least one half marathon, and can currently manage training runs of up to 10km.




ABOUT US:


aboutus

A coach since 1998 and a passion for anatomy and the physiology of exercise, our head coach is an accomplished age group Marathon and Cross Country runner, Iron Distance Triathlete and 3 time World Championship representative. He is an accredited Lvl 2 Advanced Athletics Australia running coach, former Athletics Australia course facilitator and holds a B.App.Sci. (Human Movement) and Post Grad.Dip. (Exercise Science)

If you ever need clarification feel free to email any questions to coaching@thedistancecoaching.com or via www.thedistancecoaching.com which is also where you can DOWNLOAD OUR FREE TRAINING RESOURCE MATERIAL


WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS PROGRAM


This program is a 20 week lead in. It progresses quite conservatively, and there is an emphasis throughout this program on teaching you pacing and consistency, both of which are critical to training and racing.


This plan progresses through 4 week training blocks consisting of 3 weeks of work and 1 lighter recovery week.


Our running programs are designed using training fundamentals proven to enhance performance. Inserted strategically each week are various forms of aerobic, anaerobic and high intensity running specific training sessions.



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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x4
03:47:00 03:00:00
Custom x2
—— ——
Day Off x1
—— ——
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
03:47:00 03:00:00
Custom
—— ——
Day Off
—— ——

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

Grant Hornsby - B.App.Sci (Human Movement), Grad.Dip (Exercise Sci)

The Distance Coaching

Grant is an accomplished age group Marathon and Cross Country runner, 3x Ironman World Championship representative. He is an accredited Lvl 2 Advanced Athletics Australia running coach, former Athletics Australia course facilitator, and holds a B.App.Sci. (Human Movement) and Post Grad.Dip. (Exercise Science).

With over twenty years of competitive endurance sport, Grant is passionate about applying his broad knowledge to the educational and physical development of athletes.


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