IThis program is designed by Tim Reed, World champion triathlete and head coach at RPG coaching for athletes who are not overly worried about the time they do in their marathon but primarily just want to get through the distance in a safe and enjoyable (or at least not too painful way). Ideally you are already able to complete 10kms of easy running continuously in a session before starting this plan. If not, we really recommend working towards a half marathon first before embarking on the journey towards a marathon.

This training sessions are built around your anaerobic (lactate) threshold heart rate but also include an RPE (Rate Of Perceived Exertion) guide for those that want to train more off 'feel'.

If using HR as your main intensity guide, it's important that your training zones are set correctly to not only ensure that you minimise the chance of injury and maximise the running performance gains but also so that the plan is largely enjoyable throughout. Contrary to what you may have been used to with other sports training sessions, endurance events rely on the majority of the training being done at a relatively comfortable intensity and having your zones correct and training in the right zones will assist in lowering your chance of injury and enjoying the training program.

The first week of the plan will provide information on how to identify your training zones and set them correctly in Training Peaks and if you have any further questions or need extra guidance please reach out to info@rpgcoaching.com

Complement you training plan with community connection and more with FREE access to the RPG online community for the entirety of your marathon plan.

*Please note, you need to allow the author of this plan to follow-up via email, to receive this offer.