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Run Boston: Boston Marathon Training Program/32 Weeks [EXPERIENCED]

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Run Boston: Boston Marathon Training Program/32 Weeks [EXPERIENCED]

Includes Structured Workouts

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Author

Tony Rich

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Length

33 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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Plan Description

This program is for experienced marathon runners (More than 3 years of long-course running experience and Boston Qualifiers) preparing for the Boston Marathon. Incorporates strength building workouts and hill structured workouts to prepare for the 4 Newton Hills in Boston. The 32 week program incorporates 10 weeks of Base, 14 weeks of Build, and 5 weeks of peak volume that leads into 3 weeks of tapering. Largest peak volume week tops at 2.5x marathon distance (~65 Miles). Includes recovery weeks and easy days to rest and harvest gains. There is field testing every six weeks to assess advances. Comes with a companion 70+ page eBook with detailed Boston Marathon course analysis and race logistics, and Running Performance Console spreadsheet based calculators with dashboard.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x5
05:24:00 03:00:00
Day Off x1
—— ——
Strength x1
00:28:00 00:30:00
X-Train x1
00:46:00 01:00:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
05:24:00 03:00:00
Day Off
—— ——
Strength
00:28:00 00:30:00
X-Train
00:46:00 01:00:00

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor
  • GPS

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Tony Rich

EventHorizon EnduranceSport

Guinness World Record holder for the fastest Ironman triathlon indoors. IRONMAN Certified Coach, USAT Level II Coach, TrainingPeaks Level 2 Coach and a Certified Master Swim Coach. I have over 20 years of experience. My training program design is the end product of decades of learning and is based on a science and evidence based approaches. Programs include:

  • Downloadable eBooks & guides, calculators & dashboards and video tutorials.
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