16 Week 2:55-2:50 Marathon Plan

Getting under 2:55

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