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SWAT Marathon Plan - Target time 3:00-3:30 ** includes 4 weeks post race recovery

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SWAT Marathon Plan - Target time 3:00-3:30 ** includes 4 weeks post race recovery

Author

Simon Ward

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Length

22 Weeks

Plan Description

COACHES NOTE - Please DO NOT CHOOSE this plan if you have not consistently been able to complete 3.5 - 4hours of running each week for the last 10 weeks. The running volume for week 1 is 4hrs 30 mins with the peak weeks being over 6 hours

This marathon plan is designed to help you to achieve a target time of 3hrs 00mins - 3hrs 30mins.
The programme is based around 3 x 6 week cycles (2 build + 1 recovery).
There are 4-5 run sessions per week and I would recommend daily mobility of at least 10-125 minutes PLUS a supplementary strength training as well to enhance your running and also to help you build a resilient body.
You can find a Marathon specific strength plan in the shop which will synchronise with this programme

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x4
03:47:00 02:30:00
Day Off x2
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Custom x1
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Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
03:47:00 02:30:00
Day Off
—— ——
Custom
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Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor
  • GPS

All supported devices

Simon Ward

Simon Ward Coaching

TrainingPeaks Coach Education Ambassador (UK)
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