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Marathon Advanced (20 weeks)-HR based

Includes Structured Workouts

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


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Author

Lindsay Zemba Leigh

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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.


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Plan Description

The advanced marathon plan is geared towards seasoned marathoners who are hoping to qualify for Boston, improve their time and boost performance. This plan includes three 20 mile long runs, race pace workouts, speed work [intervals, tempo, pickups] drills, strength, and cross-training (cycling, yoga, swimming, elliptical or any activity that is not walking or running).

The Advanced Marathon Plan is best for those who have been running at least 5-6 times per week for 45-90 minutes for at least one year and have run a marathon. If you are running less, consider the Intermediate Marathon Plan.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x5
03:14:00 01:14:00
Other x3
00:21:00 00:45:00
Strength x3
00:29:00 00:25:00
X-Train x2
00:41:00 00:30:00
Day Off x1
—— ——
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
03:14:00 01:14:00
Other
00:21:00 00:45:00
Strength
00:29:00 00:25:00
X-Train
00:41:00 00:30:00
Day Off
—— ——

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor
  • GPS

All supported devices

Lindsay Leigh

No Limits Endurance Coaching

I have had a passion for fitness and endurance sports all my life and use this passion and knowledge to motivate athletes to be their best. I have a M.S. in Biology, I am a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through NSCA, USAT Level II Endurance Coach, USA Swim Coach, Certified Yoga Instructor, and NESTA Nutrition Coach. I have experience coaching athletes of all levels – from beginner to pro, and distances – from sprint triathlons to Ironman, and from 5k to Ultramarathons.


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