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16 Week Marathon Training Plan - 5 days a week running - with email support

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16 Week Marathon Training Plan - 5 days a week running - with email support

Author

Thomas Payn

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Length

16 Weeks

Plan Description

This is a 16 week training plan building up to a marathon. This is designed for athletes of an intermediate to advanced level with some base fitness. With this plan all the training is structured with a note at the beginning of the week giving the aim of that week. We work using Rate of Perceived effort (RPE) and give guidance for that in the notes of each run. The 16 weeks are broken down into different phases of training getting more specific towards the race the closer you get to it. Enjoy :-)

Please email Tom at hello@runnamasteeat.com for support with this plan once purchased

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x5
04:04:00 02:00:00
Day Off x2
00:41:00 00:20:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
04:04:00 02:00:00
Day Off
00:41:00 00:20:00

Training Load By Week


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Thomas Payn

Tom Payn Performance Coaching

SCIENTIFIC, EXPERIENCED BASED, PERSONALISED COACHING

My coaching is built on the belief that running should enhance your life, not overwhelm it. As your coach, my role is to guide, support, and challenge you while making sure training fits seamlessly with your lifestyle. Coaching is a partnership, built on communication, trust, and shared growth.

Please get in touch for more information.

Tom


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