Marathon Advanced (20 weeks)-HR based
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Plan Description
The Beginner Marathon plan is geared to first-timer marathoners who have been running 3-5 miles comfortably 3-4 times per week for at least six months. The plan gradually builds in mileage and intensity allowing your body to adapt to the new distances each week. We progress from a 5 mile long run to one 20 mile long run in prep for the race.
The plan includes four runs per week, optional cross-training workouts, yoga, functional strength workouts, and rest days, and also a field test to set heart rate zones.
Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
---|---|---|
Run
x5
|
3:13 hrs | 1:14 hrs |
Other
x3
|
0:20 hrs | 0:45 hrs |
Strength
x3
|
0:28 hrs | 0:25 hrs |
X-Train
x2
|
0:41 hrs | 0:30 hrs |
Day Off
x1
|
—— | —— |
Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
---|---|---|---|
|
3:13 hrs | 1:14 hrs | |
|
0:20 hrs | 0:45 hrs | |
|
0:28 hrs | 0:25 hrs | |
|
0:41 hrs | 0:30 hrs | |
|
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Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- Heart Rate Monitor
- GPS