Run a 3:15 Marathon

Author: Joe Friel

12 weeks - $99.95
Total Hours: 114
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Sample workouts:

Workout #1 : Day Off

Planned Time: 0:00:00
Actively focus on recovery today: 1) stay off of legs all you can, 2) watch nutrition closely (healthy carbs, lean protein, and good fats), 3) stretch, and 4) drink plenty of fluids. Other common recovery aids include massage, napping, elevating legs, floating in water, and listening to music.
Workout #2 : Run

Planned Time: 1:00:00
BT: Warm-up 10-20 minutes and then start a continuous 30 minute tempo run at a pace of 7:15-7:20/mile (4:34-4:40/km). This is the pace you will run for miles 4-20 in the marathon. Your heart rate should not exceed the 3 zone (go to trainingbible.com and click on Free Resources for details on heart rate zones.) Cool down with slow jogging or walking for a few minutes afterwards and then stretch.
Workout #3 : Run

Planned Time: 0:45:00
On soft but firm surface, heart rate in zone 1 only. Pretty form and quick cadence.
Workout #4 : Bike

Planned Time: 1:00:00
Very easy recovery spin on a flat course. Best on road bike. Small chain ring only.
Workout #5 : Swim

Planned Time: 0:30:00
Swim several long, easy sets. Focus on form. Count strokes per length trying to reduce them with efficient technique. Cadence should be in the range of 45-55 strokes per minute.
Workout #6 : Run

Planned Time: 1:00:00
BT: Warm-up 10-20 minutes and then start a continuous 30 minute tempo run at a pace of 7:15-7:20/mile (4:34-4:40/km). Cool down with slow jogging or walking for a few minutes afterwards and then stretch.
Workout #7 : Swim

Planned Time: 0:30:00
Swim several long, easy sets. Focus on form. Count strokes per length trying to reduce them with efficient technique. Cadence should be in the range of 45-55 strokes per minute.
Workout #8 : Bike

Planned Time: 1:00:00
Very easy recovery spin on a flat course. Best on road bike. Small chain ring only.
Workout #9 : Run

Planned Time: 0:45:00
On soft but firm surface, heart rate in zone 1 only. Pretty form and quick cadence.