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Marathon: 8 week/70 MPW

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Marathon: 8 week/70 MPW

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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Author

Luke Humphrey

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Length

8 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


Learn More about Structured Workouts.

Plan Description

This 8 week focused plan is for the runner running close to 70 miles/week right now and needs a marathon specific block to round out their training plan. This plan is 6 days/week per running and starts out right around 70 mpw and maintains that to the taper.

The plan comes with a structured workout feature and day to day pace guidance based on your goal time.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x9
61mi 18mi
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
61mi 18mi

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

Luke Humphrey

Luke Humphrey Running

Luke Humphrey Running is dedicated to helping runners of all abilities who are looking to improve their performance. Since 2006, we have helped thousands of runners reach personal bests, Boston qualifiers, and Olympic Trials qualifiers. If you are looking to improve, we are here to help!


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  • 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

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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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