16 Week 2:55-2:50 Marathon Plan
Author
Lifelong Endurance: Coach Andrew Simmons
Length
16 Weeks
Plan Description
16 Week 2:55 and Faster Marathon Plan
"It's not what you get from your training, it's what you become from your training"
Getting under 2:55
"It's not what you get from your training, it's what you become from your training"
Who is this plan for?
Looking to finally dip under the 3 hour mark or drive towards a NYC Marathon auto qualification time. This plan is for an athlete that can confidently run 7 days a week and is looking for a schedule that starts at 52 miles and peaks at 75 miles per week. This plan incorporates double days to allow for optimal recovery and mileage after a workout. This 16 week plan assumes that you've built a healthy base. You can incorporate our Strength Training for Runners 12 week program starting on Day 1 to give you a healthy build up with a 4 week maintenance section in the biggest build up weeks so you can build and taper effectively.
Before you jump into this plan you should be able to:
Confidently complete a marathon or multiple marathons sub 3
Have experience with successful 1/2 Marathon or longer nutrition and hydration strategies
Have an appropriate amount of time to train for an event of this duration (8-12 hours/week)
Questions about this plan? You can find us on the web at lifelongendurance.com or email our coaches directly at: coaches@lifelongendurance.com
How it Works
Load Your Plan
Quickly view upcoming workouts in the TrainingPeaks app.
Workout and Analyze
Upload completed workouts from your favorite tracking app or device.
Track Your Progress
Get feedback, stay on top of your training and perform at your best.
Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Run
x7
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45mi | 22mi |
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X-Train
x1
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| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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45mi | 22mi | |
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Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- Heart Rate Monitor
- GPS
- This plan includes a Free Basic TrainingPeaks Account.
- Access your training plan anywhere on the TrainingPeaks mobile and desktop apps.
- Track your performance with robust data tracking and detailed graphs.
- Plan for your event in the TrainingPeaks calendar.
- Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
- Syncs daily with other popular apps like Garmin and MyFitnessPal.
Refund Policy
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