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SCE Marathon (Advanced, 16 Wk, Pace Based) Reusable w/ Support

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SCE Marathon (Advanced, 16 Wk, Pace Based) Reusable w/ Support

Includes Structured Workouts

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


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Author

Suzanne Atkinson, MD. National & World Champion Coach, Author & Founder of Steel City

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Length

16 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

Why Buy From Steel City Endurance?
∙Flexible, detailed plan from world class coach Suzanne Atkinson, MD
∙Facebook Group for questions or help from fellow athletes
∙EMAIL ACCESS for questions or help with your plan
∙Free updates included, reuse your plan multiple times.

Testimonials


My first tri this summer, I knocked 4+ minutes off my 1/2 mile swim. - David Young, Triathlete

I also REALLY like that I have a coach that is thinking outside the box. - Mike Quigley, Leadville 100 finisher


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Is this plan for you?
This is an advanced 16 Week Marathon plan that uses structured workouts based on running pace. Consider this plan if you:
∙Currently run 25-30 miles per week
∙Completed your most recent marathon in 3:30 or faster
∙Currently do a weekly 8-10 mile run without any difficulty
∙Have been training at your current load for at least 4-6 weeks injury free.

Other Plan Features
∙Structured Workouts for nearly every session
∙Run Threshold based Training Zones
∙Progressive Periodization in Four Proven Phases
∙Every 4th week is a recovery week
∙Periodized Strength, Core & Mobility Training
∙Race Specific Training increases each block
∙Opportunity for monthly racing (5k, 10k, Half) prior to race day

Preview Plan Weeks
Screenshot of First Week of Plan
Screenshot of Peak Week of Plan



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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x5
37mi 22mi
Strength x3
—— ——
Custom x1
—— ——
Day Off x1
—— ——
X-Train x1
00:32:00 00:40:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
37mi 22mi
Strength
—— ——
Custom
—— ——
Day Off
—— ——
X-Train
00:32:00 00:40:00

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

Suzanne Atkinson

Steel City Endurance, LTD

Coaching philosophy: "We are capable of more than we think we are."

Working with Outward Bound Wilderness taught me that we can push ourselves far beyond our preconceived physical and emotional limits. Suzanne excels at both technical instruction in swim, run & cycling skills as well as exercise science & evidence based periodized training for maximum performance.


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  • Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
  • Completed workouts sync with popular apps like Garmin and Wahoo. Learn More
  • If plan includes Structured Workouts, then planned workouts sync to compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time. Learn More

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