Chicago Marathon Training Plan Level 5 Endurance Monster – 12 Week

$49.99

Quick Facts:

  • Length: 8-12 weeks
  • Runs per week: 4-7
  • Key/Hard Workouts per week: 1-2
  • Cross-training days per week: 1-2
  • Garmin Structured Workout Compatible
  • McMillan Calculator paces integrated into all workouts
  • Geared towards the Endurance Monster type of runner

Plan includes:

  • All the best tried and true McMillan Chicago marathon workouts geared towards endurance monsters
  • Provides the endurance-oriented runner with a heavier mix of stamina/endurance runs and fewer of the workouts that I’ve found don’t work as well for endurance monsters
  • Builds fitness in a gradual, yet progressive way to help you stay injury-free
  • Goal pace predictor workouts to dial in your goal pace
  • Progressive long runs to increase your endurance
  • Stamina-boosting Chicago marathon specialty workouts
  • Predictor workouts to determine your best pace for race day
  • Gradual pace advancement through the training plan to keep you optimally challenged
  • Workout swapping – flexibility to move runs around based on your life schedule
  • Built-in injury prevention and strength training routines to perform in sync with your running workouts
  • Form drills to improve your speed and efficiency

Prep:

  • Be able to run 50-60 minutes on your regular runs and at least 90 minutes on your long runs

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