Your first marathon, done right. 20 weeks, 4 runs a week, built on the proven methods of Jack Daniels and Renato Canova and written by Gene Convery – 20+ years coaching runners, former elite triathlete and qualified endurance sports nutritionist.
WHO IT'S FOR
First-time marathoners, or runners returning after a break, who are currently running 15–20km a week and can run 5km continuously.
WHAT YOU GET
• BONUS: a 30-min 1:1 'Ask Me Anything' call with Gene, to use once at any point during your plan
• 20 weeks: Base → Fundamental (hills) → Build (threshold + marathon pace) → Race-Specific → 2-week taper
• Every run structured by heart rate (% of LTHR) so it scales to you and syncs to compatible watches
• Fitness test in week 1 and week 10 to set and update your zones
• Weekly strength and mobility follow-along sessions
• A deload week every 4th week
• Notes explaining every phase, plus taper, carb loading and race-week strategy guides
• Peak week ~56km, longest run 32km
EQUIPMENT
GPS watch and heart rate monitor (chest strap recommended). Access to a hill.
INCLUDES A 30-MIN 1:1 CALL WITH GENE
One 30-minute 'Ask Me Anything' call to use once, any time during your plan – training, racing, fuelling, niggles. Bought this plan? Start here: geneconvery.com/plans/welcome — register your plan to unlock your free 30-minute call with me, your threshold-test guide, and coaching tips as you go.
PRICE: US$49 (approx. A$70 – TrainingPeaks charges in USD and your bank converts at checkout)
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