80/20 Running: 2026 Edition MASTERS Marathon Level 1 (Pace) +Free Coach Email Support
80/20 Running: 2026 Edition MASTERS Marathon Level 1 (Pace) +Free Coach Email Support
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
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Length
18 Weeks
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
Learn More about Structured Workouts.
Plan Description
Your best marathon, on fewer hard days. 18 weeks of 100% structured 80/20 Endurance training, with free coach email support and Mind of Matt Weekly Analysis built in.
Built for masters runners. The same 80/20 Endurance structure with more recovery between hard sessions, so you keep improving without breaking down.
Is this plan for you?
At a glance: Masters Marathon · 18 weeks · 5–6.75 hrs/week · intensity by pace. Prefer another metric? All versions.
This plan is ideal for runners with some experience seeking to get fit in a time-efficient way. You're ready to start when the first week below looks comfortable.
Your first week: 5 sessions, 2.6 hours. Mon rest · Tue Run 30 min · Wed Run 35 min · Thu Workout 30 min · Fri Run 30 min · Sat Run 32 min · Sun rest.
Not sure about the level? Swap to another level or intensity type free, any time. Compare levels.
What's included with your plan
One-time price. No subscription. Yours for life.
BONUS · This plan includes free access to Matt Fitzgerald's 18-week Master the Marathon course.
Based on the best-selling books
Mind of Matt Weekly Analysis, included
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What 80/20 Endurance athletes say
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How it Works
Load Your Plan
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Workout and Analyze
Upload completed workouts from your favorite tracking app or device.
Track Your Progress
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 |
|---|---|---|
|
Run
x5
|
04:16:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
—— | —— |
|
X-Train
x1
|
00:48:00 | 00:45:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
04:16:00 | 03:00:00 | |
|
|
—— | —— | |
|
|
00:48:00 | 00:45:00 |
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.
- 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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