16 Week Marathon Training Plan
16 Week Marathon Training Plan
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Length
16 Weeks
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 |
|---|---|---|
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
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02:31:00 | 01:30:00 | |
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01:25:00 | 00:45:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
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