As a high-impact activity, running requires a careful training approach when a person is just getting started or starting over after a break. The six-week Level 2 80/20 Starting Out/Starting Over Plan was painstakingly crafted to ensure success in the delicate process of easing (back) into running. Featuring the proven 80/20 intensity balance described in Matt Fitzgerald's bestselling book 80/20 Running.
TARGET ATHLETE
This level is intended for athletes who have not done any running recently and have a moderate level of aerobic fitness. You should be able to walk comfortably for 40 minutes before you start the plan.
INTENSITY TYPE : Heart Rate
This plan presents each workouts intensity target by Heart Rate, but
Pace and Power versions of this plan are also available.
Plan Benefits
FREE TRAININGPEAKS PREMIUM
This plan includes 30 days of TrainingPeaks Premium for free, by extending your existing account or upgrading from Basic for 30 days. This offer is available one time per athlete and is not applicable to coach-paid accounts.
LIFETIME PLAN
Every 80/20 Endurance plan purchased becomes a permanent part of your TrainingPeaks plan library. You can start, stop, and reuse the plan as often as you like, beginning or ending at any point in the plan.
LEVEL GUARANTEE
Not sure which level is right for you? Review our
Level Comparison Charts to find the best fit. There’s zero risk: Our Level Guarantee allows you to switch to a different level or intensity type within the same distance if you discover that the plan you’ve selected is too hard or too easy.
100% STRUCTURED WORKOUTS
Each workout can be exported to a supported device, which will automatically guide you through the session with duration, lap, and intensity prompts. See our
Structured Workout page for more information.
PLAN SUPPORT
Robust support and documentation for your plan can be found at the
80/20 Resources page. You will also be able to contact the authors directly via our popular
Forums to request clarification on any issue.
TESTIMONIALS
“I finally found what works for me with 80/20 Running. No injuries, a personal best, and a newfound love of running!” Brendan Griffin – Houston, Texas
“80/20 is the Holy Grail for me. I can actually feel the improvement, but I am never too tired to train. Martijn Crajé” – Malden, Netherlands
“The 80/20 plan has changed my life and made me more confident in my abilities. I owe it all to 80/20 Endurance.” Chris Black – Peoria, Illinois
“Best thing I ever did to improve my running was adopting the 80/20 practice. Tim Siegenbeek van Heukelom” – Sydney, Australia
Read hundreds more testimonials at our website.
BUNDLES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS
Save up to 25% when you bundle an 80/20 plan and a TrainingPeaks Premium subscription with our
Bundles and Subscriptions.
80/20 Endurance is the creation of Matt Fitzgerald and David Warden. Based on the breakthrough books 80/20 Running and 80/20 Triathlon, runners, triathletes, and other endurance athletes improve the most when they consistently do 80 percent of their training at low intensity and the other 20 percent high intensity. The typical endurance athlete spends only 50-70 percent their total training time at low intensity. The solution? An 80/20 training plan that ensures the optimal intensity balance.