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Your First Equinox Marathon

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Your First Equinox Marathon

Author

Nordic Endurance

Length

18 Weeks

Plan Description

This training plan is designed for beginner runners who are looking to run their first trail marathon. It is based on the Lydiard Method, gradually increasing training volume and including strengthening drills to reduce injury. Speed workouts, intervals, hill sprints, moderate runs, tempo runs, yoga, foam rolling, and technique are all included. How-to videos are included after downloading The Nordic App.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x6
07:54:00 03:30:00
Strength x4
00:53:00 00:15:00
Other x2
00:42:00 00:30:00
Day Off x1
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Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
07:54:00 03:30:00
Strength
00:53:00 00:15:00
Other
00:42:00 00:30:00
Day Off
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Training Load By Week



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