If you have run a half marathon and want to take it to the next level and to run a marathon, or if you're a marathon runner and want to improve your abilities, this program is designed for you. This training plan offers a professional, challenging, precise with a measured structure that will prepare you better than ever for your marathon. It is ideal for runners who are looking for the best way to improve their endurance and be ready for the ultimate long-distance challenge – the marathon.

The program consists of 24 weeks of training, divided into several phases:

Base Phase (12 weeks):
In this phase, we will focus on building your foundational endurance. Every week will include long runs that enhance your aerobic capacity. Every fourth week during this phase will be a recovery week, where the intensity will decrease to allow the body to recover and prepare for the upcoming tough sessions.

Build Phase (8 weeks):
In this phase, you will start adding higher intensity workouts, including speed work and marathon pace runs. The goal is to develop your ability to handle faster paces and prolonged effort. Similarly, every fourth week will be a recovery week.

Simulation Week:
During this week, we will do a long run that allows you to apply everything you have learned so far. This run will be at marathon pace and will simulate race-day conditions, giving you a chance to test yourself in similar conditions to the actual marathon.

Sharpening Phase (2 weeks):
In the final two weeks of the program, we will gradually reduce the workload to give your body time to recover and be at its best before the marathon. These weeks will include shorter but intense workouts, focusing on pace improvement and recovery.

Race Week:
This week, the focus shifts from intense workouts to final preparations for the marathon. The goal is to reach race day in the best physical and mental condition, ready to give your best effort.

The advantage of this program is the combination of challenging workouts with recovery periods that ensure the body doesn’t become overworked. The program is designed to deliver gradual improvement, with a focus on long-distance running and maintaining a consistent pace.

A key element of this program is the mental aspect. During the various phases, you will develop confidence that will accompany you on race day. As you prepare for long runs and marathon pace efforts, your mental strength will support you, allowing you to succeed when facing the greatest physical and mental challenges on race day. Confidence will stem from your ability to perform under various running conditions, knowing how to tackle any challenge that arises during the marathon.

If you're ready for the challenge, ready to invest, and prepared to approach the marathon with excellent endurance, confidence, and the ability to handle any pace, this plan is for you. Your marathon moment is waiting for you!