Have you been running for a while and done a half- marathon, maybe even some triathlons or other endurance sports and are now looking to move up to do a full-length marathon? This is the plan for you.
This plan is designed for runners how are currently (or have been very recently) running 3 or more times a week, for a total of at least 30-40km a week and who also have some prior recent experience with runs of 15km or longer. Don't worry - we don't start off right at that distance, but if you have never run that distance - or haven't for a long time, then you would likely be better off with a longer progression than what is designed here.
There are full written descriptions of all workouts, but they can also be integrated with compatible sports watches (e.g certain Garmin or other brand watches) to provide guided workout instructions. Please see the TrainingPeaks website for more technical information.
Coaching support is also available for this program. Email darian@teamatomica.com for more info.
Darian Silk is a coach for Team Atomica coaching and consulting – one of Toronto’s largest and most dynamic endurance training clubs. He has been coaching endurance athletes since 2006. His online programs include full-service coaching, video analysis of swimming and running as well as training plan design and consultation. For those located in the Toronto area he offers 1-on-1 and group coached swim and run programs as well as in-person swim video analysis.