Sub 4-Hour Marathon Training Plan (5 days/week)

Running
Marathon
Intermediate
5 days - 2 workouts/week (5 - 9 hours)
Pace
Description
Overview
Sample Week

Description

This is an intermediate plan for a runner ready to train for a sub 4-hour marathon. Highlights: -1-2 structured workouts per week -Strides to increase speed over time -bodyweight strength training exercises -3-week taper -Focus on at least 80% of mileage at an easy pace -clear explanations Runners using this plan should have a recent race time that meets or is faster than at least one of the following: 2-mile: 15:00 5k: 24:30 10k: 50:55 Half-Marathon: 1:53:30 Additionally, you should feel ...

Structured workout in your watch
This training plan includes

Individualized training with structured workouts

Structured workouts guide you through workouts in real time and deliver a more efficient and effective training session.

Weekly Averages

Days of training
5
Workouts
2
Duration
5 hr - 9 hr
Distance
25 mi - 48 mi

Overview

Run
89 workouts
665 mi
Strength Training
33 workouts
11:00 hr
Cross Training
16 workouts
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Supported Apps and Devices

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Sample Week (1st week)

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Sub 4-Hour Marathon Training Plan (5 days/week)

Running
Marathon
Intermediate
5 days - 2 workouts/week (5 - 9 hours)
Pace
Sub 4-Hour Marathon Training Plan (5 days/week)
$24.95
  • Apply instantly to your Final Surge calendar. Reuse this plan as much as you want.
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Plan Provided by
Running With Jane; RRCA-Certified Coach