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Marathon Intermediate 14 week plan - 40 - 70 km per week
Includes Structured Workouts
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
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Length
14 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
“I approached Coach Steve from Smartendurancesolutions back in September, as I wanted to have a second opinion on how structured marathon training would work for me – so I bought his advanced marathon plan. From the beginning Coach Steve was very friendly and answered lightning fast all the questions I had- although I’m a decent runner with a pb of 2:51 on the marathon – regardless the question, he was there with a good advice or a joke. Truth is that for those USD paid on the plan you just get more then that – so once this marathon plan is completed, I’ll continue working with Steve on my next goal – sub 10h IM (currently sitting at 10h, with a pb of 10:01 and several other around 10:15). Bottom line – I’m very happy with the choice I made and can’t recommend Smartendurancesolutions enough.”
Tudor Sofron,
This 14 week plan will help an intermediate marathoner prepare for a PB based on 40-70 km of running per week.
To be successful with this plan you should have at least 2 - 3 years of running experience including completing a previous marathon to date.
Typical week
On avg the plan works off a basis of 4 run sessions and 3 full recovery day - with the hourly training load ranging from 4-7 hours a week.
NB it is strongly advised that athletes incorporate other non run based exercise such as yoga, pilates and/or stretching to minimise risk of injury
What do you get in this plan?
• FREE 30 day premium access to Training peaks
• “How to” document advising how to use the plan
• Training zones using feel, heart rate or pace
• Run sessions fully uploadable to compatible GPS devices and associated applications such as Garmin Connect etc
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Customer promise
I want you to be set for success with a plan that is right for you. So, if after the first few weeks of training, you feel over/under challenged by the training load - I will switch you free of charge to an equivalent plan from the Beginner/Intermediate or Advanced plans from my catalog.



How it Works
Quickly view upcoming workouts in the TrainingPeaks app.
Upload completed workouts from your favorite tracking app or device.
Get feedback, stay on top of your training and perform at your best.
Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
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Run
x4
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4:57 hrs | 3:12 hrs |
Day Off
x3
|
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Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
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|
4:57 hrs | 3:12 hrs | |
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Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- Heart Rate Monitor
- GPS
- 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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