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D3 26.2 mile Marathon Plan Beginner

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D3 26.2 mile Marathon Plan Beginner

Author

Mike Ricci, USA Triathlon Elite Coach

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Length

20 Weeks

Plan Description

D3 Marathon Beginner

Author: Mike Ricci, USAT Triathlon Level 3 Coach
Starts:
Anytime
Length: 20 Weeks
Time: 126 hours

This program should be used for an athlete whose goal is to run a Marathon in the 4:20+ range and has a good running base in the past 8-12 weeks. The schedule consists of 5-6 runs per week and it is run specific. There are 2 days of strength training and core work included as well. The maximum volume is around 8.5 hours and most weeks are around 6.5-7 hours. We’ll guide you every step of the way with a detailed plan and free complimentary access to our D3 Message Forum.

Our programs are designed for the age group athlete who has a busy life with a full time job, a family and / or other responsibilities.

Our plans set YOU up for success! We have sold thousands of our plans internationally and many or our athletes are returning customers who keep coming back for more! Our main goal with this plan is to get you to cross the finish line happy and healthy!

Years of coaching experience goes into the design of our plans! USA Triathlon Elite Coach Mike Ricci has designed these plans with his twenty years of coaching expertise. Mike has written the training plans for our Age Group World Teams seven times and is the coach of the University of Colorado Triathlon team (the 3 time defending National Champions). Mike’s passion is getting you to the finish line and having an enjoyable experience along the way. By race day we will have you ready when you toe the line!

Purchase of this plan includes our 'Training Terminology' and our "How to use Intensity" documents. You’ll also have access to our online videos for run drills. We leave no stone unturned in trying to get you to reach your goals!
During the training plan, there is testing every few weeks throughout the program to test your fitness level so you can re-adjust your HR Zones if you train with a HRM. If you don’t train with a HRM, that’s fine as the tests are still good training and you can measure improvement based on time.

Most importantly, purchase of this program includes complimentary access to the D3 Forum at any time for questions that you may have about this plan.

If you have questions about the plan, please feel free to email Coach Mike Ricci at any time: Mike@D3Multisport.com and check out our website at: www.D3Multisport.com.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x5
04:58:00 03:00:00
Day Off x2
—— ——
Strength x2
01:23:00 00:45:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
04:58:00 03:00:00
Day Off
—— ——
Strength
01:23:00 00:45:00

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

Michael Ricci

D3 MULTISPORT, INC

D3 MULTISPORT, INC.
The key to achieving your goal is having a plan! D3 Multisport founder and head coach Mike Ricci uses his collective 30+ years of coaching experience to help each individual athlete be successful - at any level. His passion for the sport and wisdom gained from coaching thousands of athletes all go into the design of his training plans. Let the D3 coaching team take the guesswork out of your training and guide you with pre-built training plans or 1-to-1 coaching.


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