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McMillan: Chicago Marathon Intermediate Speedster + FREE Prehab Videos
Includes Structured Workouts
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
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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
OVERVIEW
Runs/Week: 4-6. Key/Hard Workouts/Week: 1-2.
Intermediate runner
Speedster version - This plan is geared toward the speedster type of runner. Find out your runner type here: The 3 Runner Types: Do You Know Your Runner Type?
✓ McMillan Running Paces Fully Integrated
✓ Free Prehab Videos (Strength, Core, Form Drills)
✓ Structured Workouts for your GPS Watch
DESCRIPTION
This Chicago Marathon Training Plan Level 3 Speedster training plan (up to 16 weeks long) includes my tried and true, scientifically-based and proven marathon workout sequence to help athletes running Chicago. I'll have you perform lots goal pace workouts so you really know how to dial in goal pace on race day.
You'll still improve your endurance with progressing long runs and boost your stamina and speed with my marathon specialty workouts but I've tweaked this plan to better suit the speedster-type runner with a heavier mix of repetition and speed workouts and minimized the workouts that I've found don't work as well for speedsters. As with the other plans, I'll have you perform several goal pace workouts so you really dial in goal pace and speaking of goal pace, this plan includes several of the predictor workouts I use with athletes so you can be absolutely sure of your best pace for race day.
PREREQUISITE TRAINING
Before starting, you should be able to run 30-45 minutes on your regular runs and at least 75 minutes on your long runs.
MCMILLAN PACES
For each and every run, I'll provide the exact pace range for each run/workout (integrated from the McMillan Running Calculator). I'm also making your plan really flexible so it can flow with your life. You can easily move runs around based on your life schedule.
FREE PREHAB INCLUDED
In addition to the run training, I'm also going to have you perform our strength training routine that syncs with your run training as well as my form drills to help you improve your running form and learn to run fast. These "prehab" programs are included with your plan and build you into a strong, supple, injury-resistant runner.
QUESTIONS?
Feel free to contact us if you have questions on this or any McMillan Running plan.
How it Works
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Workout and Analyze
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Track Your Progress
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Run
x6
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6:19 hrs | 3:00 hrs |
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Strength
x2
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Day Off
x1
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| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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6:19 hrs | 3:00 hrs | |
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Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- 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
This plan is protected by our Refund Policy and may, with the author's approval, be exchanged for a plan of equal value from the same author.
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