18 Week Marathon Training Cycle | 50-65 Miles Per Week + Strength Training
18 Week Marathon Training Cycle | 50-65 Miles Per Week + Strength Training
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Length
18 Weeks
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
Learn More about Structured Workouts.
Plan Description
18 Week Advanced Marathon Training Plan
This plan is ideal for an athlete who's got a solid running base underneath them. If you've had a number of 50 mile weeks and you're looking to build more towards your marathon - this is your plan! This plan is more focused on aerobic volume and 3 workouts every 10 days with Monday's OFF. This plan has been used 15+ times by athletes to produce 12 BQ's and faster!
This plan integrates 2 strength training sessions a week. This plan was update March of 2022 to add in a new bi-lateral strength training session mid-cycle to help off-set any issues that can crop up wiht moderate mileage. Saturday's in this plan are an optional 6th day of running or cross training. They are programmed as part of the mileage.
This program relies heavily on mid-week long runs to bolster your aerobic capacity and help you get stronger, these can always be run as doubles!
If you have questions please e-mail: coaches@lifelongendurance.com
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Run
x6
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53mi | 22mi |
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Strength
x2
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| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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53mi | 22mi | |
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Training Load By Week
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