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Marathon for First Timers/Finishers; 20 weeks, Low to Moderate Intensity

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Marathon for First Timers/Finishers; 20 weeks, Low to Moderate Intensity

Author

Heather Jergensen

Length

20 Weeks

Plan Description

Welcome to the Runners Without Limits Marathon plan for First-timers and Fun-time Finishers. This plan is for anyone who either is running their first marathon, or who HAS run a marathon before and is looking to have fun this time around. Time goals are not required, just a desire to get the miles in so you can cross the finish line with a smile.

At the start of this plan, you should be able to run or run/walk for at least 60 minutes, and have averaged 15 miles per week for the last 3 months.
Prior to beginning this plan, it is recommended that you have completed at least one half marathon.

Equipment needed:
Tracking Device: ie Garmin, Polar, Suunto, etc. that can track miles, time, and heart rate.
Foam Roller or other recovery device.
Resistance Bands for post-run strength.

What is included:
20 weeks of training leading up to your Marathon.
2 weeks post-Marathon for recovery in a separate plan, which you will have access to later.
Email Access to Coach Heather for questions at coachhj@runnerswithoutlimits.com.
Exclusive Videos for participants to include training tips, workout breakdowns, Runner's Strength Sessions, and FAQs.

Happy Running!

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x5
04:55:00 04:00:00
Day Off x2
—— ——
Strength x2
00:17:00 00:10:00
X-Train x1
—— ——
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
04:55:00 04:00:00
Day Off
—— ——
Strength
00:17:00 00:10:00
X-Train
—— ——

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor
  • GPS

All supported devices


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