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Marathon Training Plan (Intermediate - 20 Weeks)

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Marathon Training Plan (Intermediate - 20 Weeks)

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Author

WhittleFit

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Length

20 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

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


Learn More about Structured Workouts.

Plan Description

Welcome to the WhittleFit 20-week marathon training plan. The plan is written for intermediate athletes (who have ran consistently in the past and have run at least a half marathon).

This plan is based around four to five runs per week, with one rest day and two days of strength & conditioning.

The plan starts with a base phase of ten weeks. The aim of this block of training is to establish your aerobic base. This phase will lay the foundations for you to increase the intensity and develop power and speed in the following eight week build phase. The plan then leads into your race with a two weeks peak phase.

You will undertake test weeks on week 1, 5, 9, 13 and 17. The overall training volume during these weeks is lower than the week previous. This is to allow some recovery from the previous block of training and freshen you up for the next block of progressive work.

The results from the test are used to create heart rate (HR) and / or pace zones. These intensity zones are used to guide you through training sessions to ensure you stress the body the correct amount during each session to get the desired overall training effect and strike the balance between stress and recovery.

Until you test and calculate training zones you can train using rate of perceived exertion (RPE). There is a guidance sheet attached on RPE.

Good luck with your marathon!

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x4
04:09:00 03:00:00
Strength x2
01:10:00 00:40:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
04:09:00 03:00:00
Strength
01:10:00 00:40:00

Training Load By Week


Mark Whittle

WhittleFit

Whoever you are and whatever your goals might be, WhittleFit are here to guide you on your triathlon and endurance sports journey. Our goal is to design and develop endurance training programs that really work for you, the individual.

We have plans available to you for:

  • Triathlon
  • Swimming
  • Running
  • Strength Training

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