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16-Week Marathon Training Plan for Hilly Courses (Peak 50 MPW)

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16-Week Marathon Training Plan for Hilly Courses (Peak 50 MPW)

Author

Coach Jess

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Length

18 Weeks

Plan Description

This plan is designed for experienced runners aiming for a PR or preparing for a hillier marathon. You should have completed at least 1–2 marathons and be consistently running 30+ miles per week for a minimum of 3 months before starting.

Plan Overview:

16 weeks total
5 runs per week
1–2 structured workouts each week, with notes explaining the "why" behind them
Best suited for a rolling or hilly course
Starts at 35 miles/week, peaks at 50 miles/week
Includes a 10-day taper before race day
One full rest day and one optional cross-training day weekly
**If you want more volume you can easily adjust this schedule by adding in one additional recovery jog on the cross-training day.
Suggested strength training days noted (no specific strength routines provided)
Pacing Guidance:
You’ll need a recent race result or time trial to set your training paces. A short training video is included to help you adjust your paces based on current fitness.

Support:

Basic email support included (for any technical issues not 1:1 coaching)

**Optional: One-time plan customization and 30-minute call available for an additional $99
This plan is self-guided but thoughtfully built to help you run strong, efficient, and confident—especially on race day.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x5
00:02:00 00:30:00
Strength x2
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Day Off x2
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Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
00:02:00 00:30:00
Strength
—— ——
Day Off
—— ——

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

Coach Jess

The Rogue Coach

Holistic run coach with 10+ years’ experience helping runners train smarter, not harder. I specialize in personalized, intuitive programming for real-life athletes—from first 5Ks to marathon PRs. My goal: help you run strong, stay injury-free, and feel aligned in training and life.


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