16 Week Marathon Training Plan
16 Week Marathon Training Plan
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Length
16 Weeks
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Plan Description
This plan is primarily for an intermediate/advanced runner who has a really strong history of consistent running. The volume isn't massively high with only 5 sessions/week but some of the sessions (especially in the specific prep phase) are very demanding and therefore taxing on the body.
I use this structure and these sessions to help me prepare for my Ironman events where I have a period of low intensity base building which gradually incorporates a strength and strength endurance element into it before moving into the specific race prep work.
For reference, the specific period is almost identical to what I have used in the past when preparing for a stand alone Marathon 4 weeks out from an Ironman race. I was able to go 2hrs 33min.
A GPS watch is a useful piece of equipment to have to track distance, paces and/or heart rate but it is not essential. RPE is still an incredibly useful indicator during all of these sessions.
My time is very limited and so timely communication isn't possible.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
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Run
x5
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05:19:00 | 02:10:00 |
Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
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|
05:19:00 | 02:10:00 |
Training Load By Week
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