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Which marathon training program should you choose?


Sub 5 hour marathon - 12 weeks

Assumes you have done at least 1 month of mileage building

You must be able to run 6 miles comfortably 12 weeks before the marathon

Assumed pace 12 min/miles at a steady pace (however distance is more important in this plan so if you run faster or slower that's OK)

Your longest run in this sub 5 hour marathon plan is 18 miles at the end of week 8


Sub 4 hour marathon - 18 weeks

Suitable for athletes capable of training 5 days a week

Athletes wanting to follow a plan to break the 4 hour barrier for the marathon

Assumed pace 9.5 min/miles at a steady pace

 

Sub 3 hour marathon - 18 weeks

Suitable for athletes capable of training 6 days a week

Athletes wanting to follow a plan to break the 3 hour barrier for the marathon

Assumed pace 7.5 min/miles at a steady pace


(All above paces are an approximate guide only)


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