BEYOND TRAINING: 20 Week "Polarized" Marathon Training Plan
BEYOND TRAINING: 20 Week "Polarized" Marathon Training Plan
Plan Description
This "Polarized Training" plan is based on the healthy training concepts that Ben Greenfield teaches in his book "Beyond Training" and also in the article at http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/2013/03/best-ways-to-build-endurance/
It relies on the 80/20 principle, Maffetone style training, and an emphasis on high quality aerobic efficiency and economy to allow for optimum endurance building and marathon preparation without doing lasting damage to the body.
This 20 week (5 month) plan is perfect if you are a beginner to advanced runner who has ample amounts of time to train (15-25 hours per week), would rather focus on long distance training rather than high intensity intervals, and also want to ensure you stay completely healthy in the process of pursuing your endurance goals.
How it Works
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Run
x5
|
05:13:00 | 03:40:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
00:57:00 | 00:40:00 |
|
Custom
x2
|
01:00:00 | 01:00:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
05:13:00 | 03:40:00 | |
|
|
00:57:00 | 00:40:00 | |
|
|
01:00:00 | 01:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
- 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.
- Syncs daily with other popular apps like Garmin and MyFitnessPal.
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