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16 Week Marathon Program - Intermediate (Sub 4 hours)

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16 Week Marathon Program - Intermediate (Sub 4 hours)

Author

Amy Daniel

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Length

16 Weeks

Plan Description

Sub-4 Hour - 16 Week Marathon Training Plan (Intermediate - Competitive)

Designed for runners with their sights set on breaking the 4-hour marathon barrier. This plan is built for those already running consistently 4–5 times a week at around 30–40km per week, ready to take the next step in structured, race-specific training.

What's included:

- 5 runs per week with x 2 workout run sessions, plus optional cross-training and strength sessions
- Workouts sync directly to your watch — no manual entry, just run to the numbers
- Race-day plan — pacing strategy, taper guidance, and execution plan for the marathon itself
- Nutrition advice to support training load and race-day fueling
- Unlimited email support throughout the program
- Program has already has had proven results

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x5
04:13:00 02:00:00
Day Off x1
—— ——
X-Train x1
00:42:00 00:50:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
04:13:00 02:00:00
Day Off
—— ——
X-Train
00:42:00 00:50:00

Training Load By Week


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Amy Daniel

Run Within Coaching

I'm Amy Daniel, founder of Run Within Coaching. A run coach, PDHPE teacher and long term runner with a sub-3 marathon and national trail rep. I coach adult runners (beginner to advanced marathon/trail) and juniors. Every program is individualised via TrainingPeaks, with weekly check-ins, strength, mobility and race-day planning built in. I believe in training smart, not just hard, and building a running life that lasts. As a mum of two, I coach around real life, not the other way around.


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