Marathon Training Plan Description
Plan Objectives:
Gradually build fitness through a structured progression of volume and intensity.
Prepare specifically for your A-race marathon goal.
Periodically test and adjust training intensity to ensure optimal progress and workload.
Participation Requirements:
To start this plan, you should meet the following criteria:
Be able to commit to 4–5 runs per week.
Complete maximum effort tests on separate days, including:
3 minutes
10 minutes
20 minutes
Comfortably run continuous, easy aerobic runs of at least 40 minutes at the start of the plan.
Complete a 90-minute long run at the plan’s beginning.
Handle a starting weekly training volume of 4 hours and 40 minutes.
Be injury-free and medically fit to perform high-intensity efforts.
Note: If your current fitness level doesn’t meet these requirements, consider starting with a lower-level marathon training plan or the General Build Plan. For guidance, contact us at info@runningwithwolves.nl.
Plan Highlights:
This 13-week program (including taper weeks) will peak with:
Easy runs of up to 50 minutes.
Long runs of up to 3 hours.
A maximum weekly training volume of 7 hours.
Prepare to run your best marathon with Running with Wolves!