20 Week Marathon Plan
20 Week Marathon Plan
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Author
Allan Villanueva
Length
20 Weeks
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
Learn More about Structured Workouts.
Plan Description
🏃♂️ Marathon Intermediate Running Plan – 20 Weeks
A structured 20-week training program designed to help you improve your last marathon performance. Built on progressive load and strategic recovery, this plan boosts your endurance, pacing, and confidence—while keeping you injury-free.
🎯 Goal: Improve and enjoy your next marathon with smart pacing, efficient training, and injury prevention.
📈 Training Highlights:
Systematic training load and recovery balance
Cross-training for strength and injury prevention
Tapering phase for peak race-day performance
👤 Coach & Author: Allan Villanueva
Guided over 50 Boston Marathon finishers
Supported over 150 Marathon Majors finishers
10x Boston Marathon participant
Personal Best: 2h32 / Master PB: 2h46
11x Full Distance Triathlon Finisher (3.8–180–42)
2x Sub-9h Full Distance Finisher
2x Kona Finisher
How it Works
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Run
x4
|
04:21:00 | 02:25:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
04:21:00 | 02:25:00 |
Training Load By Week
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- Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
- Completed workouts sync with popular apps like Garmin and Wahoo. Learn More
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