80/20 Running: 2026 Edition Build Run Endurance Level 3 (Heart-Rate Based)
80/20 Running: 2026 Edition Build Run Endurance Level 3 (Heart-Rate Based)
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Length
11 Weeks
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
Learn More about Structured Workouts.
Plan Description
Train with the proven 80/20 Endurance intensity balance. 11 weeks of 100% structured training, with free coach email support and Mind of Matt Weekly Analysis built in.
Is this plan for you?
At a glance: Build Run Endurance · 11 weeks · 8.75–11.5 hrs/week.
This level is intended for advanced competitive runners who are motivated to realize 100 percent of their endurance potential. You're ready to start when the first week below looks comfortable, not daunting.
Your first week: 9 runs, 7.4 hours. Mon Run 30 min · Tue Run 46 min + Run 20 min · Wed Run 60 min · Thu Run 60 min · Fri Run 60 min + Run 20 min · Sat Run 60 min · Sun Run 90 min.
Not sure about the level? Swap to another level or intensity type free, any time. Compare levels.
Everything included with an individual 80/20 Endurance plan
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Based on the best-selling books
Mind of Matt Weekly Analysis, included
Plan compliance, your true easy/hard split, new peak efforts and the week ahead, every Monday. Free for the length of your plan plus two weeks, counted from the day you buy.
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How it Works
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Run
x9
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08:52:00 | 04:00:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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08:52:00 | 04:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- Heart Rate Monitor
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- 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
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