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Equinox Marathon: Not Your First Rodeo (Second or Third Marathon)

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Equinox Marathon: Not Your First Rodeo (Second or Third Marathon)

Author

Nordic Endurance

Length

18 Weeks

Plan Description

This training plan is designed for intermediate marathon runners training specifically for the Equinox Marathon. It is based on the Lydiard Method with variable training volume determined by the week's training goals. This plan includes 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 x7
08:06:00 03:30:00
Strength x4
00:54:00 00:15:00
Other x2
00:38:00 00:30:00
Day Off x1
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Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
08:06:00 03:30:00
Strength
00:54:00 00:15:00
Other
00:38:00 00:30:00
Day Off
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Training Load By Week



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