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20 week Marathon Plan. 5 Structured runs/week. Advanced Level used by multiple Sub 3hr & BQ runners

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20 week Marathon Plan. 5 Structured runs/week. Advanced Level used by multiple Sub 3hr & BQ runners

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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Author

o2 Endurance Coaching - coach since 1998

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Length

21 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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Plan Description

The Distance

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THE DISTANCE COACHING


AN EDUCATED APPROACH TO RUNNING PROGRAM DESIGN




The Distance So, you want to run a strong Marathon? Not sure how to train for it? This program is for you.

This program was originally written for sub 3hr athletes that I coach 1:1. There are 5 structured runs per week and the program assumes that you already run regularly - you can currently manage training runs of up to 15km and a current weekly volume of around 45km.



EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:


GPS watch with Heart Rate.


ABOUT US:


aboutus

A coach since 1998 and a passion for anatomy and the physiology of exercise, our head coach is an accomplished age group Marathon and Cross Country runner, Iron Distance Triathlete and 3 time World Championship representative. He is an accredited Lvl 2 Advanced Athletics Australia running coach, Triathlon Australia coach and holds a B.App.Sci. (Human Movement) and Post Grad.Dip. (Exercise Science)



WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS PROGRAM


This program is a 20 week Marathon build. It progresses quite conservatively, and there is an emphasis throughout this program on teaching you pacing and consistency.



Our running programs are designed using training fundamentals proven to enhance performance. Inserted strategically each week are various forms of aerobic, tempo and high intensity running specific training sessions.


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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x5
04:31:00 03:30:00
Day Off x2
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Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
04:31:00 03:30:00
Day Off
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Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

Grant Hornsby - B.App.Sci (Human Movement), Grad.Dip (Exercise Sci)

O2 Endurance Coaching

O2 Endurance Coaching is brought to you by Grant Hornsby - an accomplished age group Marathon and Cross Country runner and 3x Ironman World Championship representative.
Grant is an accredited Lvl 2 Advanced Athletics Australia running coach, Triathlon Australia certified coach and holds a B.App.Sci. (Human Movement) and Post Grad.Dip. (Exercise Science).


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