This is the younger brother to the High Performance Marathon Block
This is a 20 week progressive plan.
The first 4 weeks are a rebuild phase so you can skip this and jump into a 16 week block of marathon training or use this is a full 20 week build.
This plan has some qiggle room built in. Instead of 10 reps ranges will be built in for 8-12 reps. These will be listed at 12 reps just to show you the longest length of the workouts so you cna plan effectively. If you're a more novice runner - start this plan on the conservative end and after the 12th week fitness test start to play with the longer ranges of sessions.
This plan is designed for a moderately hilly course build up. That doesn't mean it's not good for a flat and fast course - I beleive in creating versatile and strong athletes. There are hils integrated throughout this build up and are used in lieu of track reps. Hills build strength and do a better job patterning proper running form. Do your hills!
This training plan is the younger brother of the High Performance Block which has helped 50+ marathoners break under the 3 hour mark and I'm confident that this plan can stack up numbers like it's bigger brother. Don't underestimate this plan - it has some big challenging sesssions in Phase 3 - so give it the respect it deserves!
Strength Training
The first 4 weeks strength and crosstraining 2x/ week and then 1 focused session each week for the next 16 weeks.
Coach Andrew Simmons draws from certification, experience, and hard science to help athletes achieve there goals. Andrew specializes in working with distance runners looking to conquer the 5K to the marathon and beyond.
Run Coaching:
- Road Running (Mile - Marathon)
- Ultra Running (50K - 100 Mile)
- Track Racing
Services:
- Running Specific Strength and Conditioning
- Data Analysis Review
- Injury Specific Strength and Conditioning (will work alongside PT team)
- Running Form and Gait Analysis