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Sub 2h40 marathon plan in 15 weeks

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Sub 2h40 marathon plan in 15 weeks

Author

Erich Felbabel

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Length

15 Weeks

Plan Description

This program is for serious runners with several Marathons and Half-Marathons under their belt.

If you've been running 2h45 or 2h50 marathons...and would like to break through the 2h40 barrier....then it is for you.

On a 5 sessions per week (2 recovery days usually Monday and Friday). 3 aerobic runs per week and 2 specific runs (intervals or threshold runs, and long runs).

Averaging between 65 and 85 km per week. Actually not that much compared to some other programs or athletes running 2h40.

The program is built over a 15-week period to build up a strong aerobic and anaerobic base for Marathon running.

Feel free to give it a try and post comment if it helped you achieve a PB.

Happy training & healthy running!

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x5
05:30:00 02:40:00
Day Off x2
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Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
05:30:00 02:40:00
Day Off
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Training Load By Week


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Erich Felbabel

Pain is only French bread

Aloha ! Je coache Triathlon, Swim, Bike, Run sur Fribourg, Bern et environs...
Via programmes en ligne et sessions personalisées 1 on 1

Train Smart, Race Hard! Best, Erich

I coach athletes in TRIATHLON, CYCLING and (trail) RUNNING.
Helping them to achieve their goals (Kona qualifications, PB).

Inspirational coaches that deeply impact(ed) the way I look at coaching & racing: Arthur Lydiard, Jack Daniels, Joe Friel, Bret Sutton, Brad Hudson, Gregoire Millet, Matt Fitzgerald, Denis Riché...


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