Marathon Beginner 16 week plan - 30 - 60 km per week (Reusable + includes coach email support)
Marathon Beginner 16 week plan - 30 - 60 km per week (Reusable + includes coach email support)
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
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Author
Steven Moody - Award winning coach, ITU, Training peaks & IRONMANU certified
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16 Weeks
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
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Plan Description
Coach Steve helped me nail my 1st marathon - was nervous as not coming from a running background (footballer in my youth many years ago) but the plan was so simple and built me up from scratch - so hooked - booked the next marathon the very next day
Micheal Barry
Who is this plan for?
This 16 week plan will help any beginner marathoner prepare for their first marathon based on 30-60 km of running per week.
Typical week
On avg the plan works off a basis of 4 run sessions and 3 full recovery days - with the hourly training load ranging from 3-7 hours a week.
NB it is strongly advised that athletes incorporate other non run based exercise such as yoga, pilates and/or stretching to minimise risk of injury
NB it is strongly advised that athletes incorporate other non run based exercise such as yoga, pilates and/or stretching to minimise risk of injury
What do you get in this plan?
• EXCLUSIVE discount to Training Peaks premium
• “How to” document advising how to use the plan
• Training zones using feel, heart rate or pace
• Run sessions fully uploadable to compatible GPS devices and associated applications such as Garmin Connect etc
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Customer promise
I want you to be set for success with a plan that is right for you. So, if after the first few weeks of training, you feel over/under challenged by the training load - I will switch you free of charge to an equivalent plan from the Beginner/Intermediate or Advanced plans from my catalog.
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
x4
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04:23:00 | 03:12:00 |
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Day Off
x3
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| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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04:23:00 | 03:12:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- Heart Rate Monitor
- GPS
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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
Refund Policy
This plan is protected by our Refund Policy and may, with the author's approval, be exchanged for a plan of equal value from the same author.
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