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Tri-Fit: 12 week Intermediate Marathon Training Plan (THR) 3.5-4hr

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Tri-Fit: 12 week Intermediate Marathon Training Plan (THR) 3.5-4hr

Includes Structured Workouts

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Author

Mark Toller

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Length

12 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

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


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Plan Description

This is an Intermediate level Marathon plan for 3:30 to sub 4:00 target time
This training Plan is based on increasing Zone2 efforts using THR as the guide

This plan build a foundation in Zone2 where your heart rate at the same pace / distance will gradually drop allowing you to run faster / longer. this is critical for Marathons to avoid or minimise the effect of hitting the wall.

If you need a rough estimate of THR it is 85-90% of Maximum heart rate If you don't have this value you can also calculate a rough estimate for this.
Male MHR=214-(age x 0.8)
Female MHR=209-(age x 0.9)

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x5
05:05:00 03:15:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
05:05:00 03:15:00

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor

All supported devices

Mark Toller

Tri-Fit Coaching

Stuck in a rut with your training, struggling to make gains or new to Triathlon and overwhelmed by information, sound familiar? The are the most common reasons for reaching out to a coach. My approach is to keep it simple, work with the athlete and above all listen and understand. Let’s have a chat and see if I can help you. Mark Toller BTF Level 2 with Diploma


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