BQ 3:55 Marathon Training Plan Level 3 Endurance Monster

$59.99

Are you looking to qualify for the Boston Marathon? This marathon training plan is designed for you using McMillan’s go to marathon formula. Let us help you accomplish your goal of qualifying for Boston!

Quick Facts:

  • Length: 10-16 weeks
  • Runs per week: 4-6
  • 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 goal pace workouts are already set for you at your BQ time so you can just hop right into training.
  • Coach’s notes that are specific to help you qualify for Boston which include fueling, shoes, course suggestions
  • All the best tried and true McMillan BQ 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 BQ 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 30-45 minutes on your regular runs and at least 75 minutes on your long runs

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