20 Week Marathon Training Plan - Advanced
20 Week Marathon Training Plan - Advanced
Plan Description
Our 20 week advanced marathon training schedule is designed for experienced runners who are really looking to push their limits; whether it’s a new PB or another ambitious target, this training program is intense from week 1 and rachets things up from there. Note that it starts with a 10 mile long run, and includes 3 x 20 mile long runs.
Who Is It For?:
Runners who have a good existing running base and want to really push their limits in their marathon effort. Perhaps you’ve already run a few marathons and are looking to set a new PB. You should already be capable of training several times per week, and run 10 miles continuously.
How Long?:
Five months // 20 weeks.
How it Works
Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
---|---|---|
Run
x4
|
32mi | 26mi |
X-Train
x2
|
01:23:00 | 00:45:00 |
Day Off
x2
|
—— | —— |
Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
---|---|---|---|
|
32mi | 26mi | |
|
01:23:00 | 00:45:00 | |
|
—— | —— |
Training Load By Week
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