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16 Week Marathon Training Plan

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16 Week Marathon Training Plan

Includes Structured Workouts

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


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Author

Kayla Bowker

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Length

16 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 training plan is geared towards getting you ready for either your first or you millionth Marathon distance – 26.2 miles! Your plan will span over 16 weeks and will include 3-5 days of running with 2-3 strength training days. core work, and 2 full recovery days.

Runs are a combination of endurance runs, interval/track work, tempo runs, and easy recovery runs.
Strength sessions are around 30-40 minutes and incorporate a range of full body circuits and resistance band training.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x5
02:31:00 01:30:00
Strength x4
01:25:00 00:45:00
Day Off x2
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Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
02:31:00 01:30:00
Strength
01:25:00 00:45:00
Day Off
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Training Load By Week


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Kayla Bowker

Where Your Feet Take You

I am Kayla Bowker certified USAT Level 1 Triathlon Coach and founder of WhereYourFeetTakeYou. Where Your Feet Take You is a team dedicated to finding passion, faith, and strength in oneself through triathlon. I offer one on one coaching for triathlon and running along with other coaching options to help you towards accomplishing your goals.


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