Off-Season Running Plan - Advanced Runners - 8 Weeks
Off-Season Running Plan - Advanced Runners - 8 Weeks
Length
8 Weeks
Plan Description

This plan is for runners looking to maintain their fitness in the off-season.
Designed for: Advanced Runners.
Before starting:
You should be able to comfortably run for one hour.
The weekly volume of the plan starts at 4:40 in the first week and peaks at 5:30.
This plan includes strength training, days off, and active recovery days.
Strength sessions are included in this plan.
What's included:
- E-mail support is available to answer your questions regarding the plan.
- An Athlete Guide & description document explaining your upcoming workouts and training
- A Zone Chart explaining effort/zone/intensity levels to accompany the workouts.
- Weekly newsletter
- Plus other bonuses
Created by:
Joan Scrivanich, and Exercise Physiologist and Coach with a Master’s Degree in Applied Exercise Physiology from the Ivy League institution Columbia University in New York City. She holds advanced coaching certifications including USA Triathlon Level 2 Endurance, USA Track & Field Level 2 Endurance, Ironman Certified Coach, and NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. Joan has 35 years of experience as an endurance athlete and almost 25 years as an exercise physiologist. She had the privilege of competing at a competitive division I college in both cross country and track. Her racing background spans a wide range; she has experience training & racing for everything from the Mile to the Marathon and Sprint Triathlons to the 140.6 distance, which has given her firsthand insight into the training and racing demands of endurance sports.
Questions?
Contact Coach Joan, she'd be happy to answer your questions.
How it Works
Quickly view upcoming workouts in the TrainingPeaks app.
Upload completed workouts from your favorite tracking app or device.
Get feedback, stay on top of your training and perform at your best.
Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Run
x4
|
03:04:00 | 01:15:00 |
|
Strength
x3
|
01:17:00 | 00:30:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
—— | —— |
|
X-Train
x1
|
00:45:00 | 00:45:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
03:04:00 | 01:15:00 | |
|
|
01:17:00 | 00:30:00 | |
|
|
—— | —— | |
|
|
00:45:00 | 00:45:00 |
Training Load By Week
- This plan includes a Free Basic TrainingPeaks Account.
- Access your training plan anywhere on the TrainingPeaks mobile and desktop apps.
- Track your performance with robust data tracking and detailed graphs.
- Plan for your event in the TrainingPeaks calendar.
- Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
- Completed workouts sync with popular apps like Garmin and Wahoo. Learn More
- If plan includes Structured Workouts, then planned workouts sync to compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time. Learn More
Refund Policy
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