Running a marathon a month from now is not impossible – as long as your recent weekly distance has included several 10km runs and at least one 12 to 20km run.
Begin your weeks with the long run, because, obviously, the more long runs you fit in, the better your chances of completing the race.
You won’t be able to run the same long-run distance you’re used to doing during typical marathon training.
Tempo and fartlek workouts will teach your body to transport oxygen and burn fuel efficiently, which is key to a successful day.
A goal-pace run familiarizes you with sustainable race-day speed.
WEEK 1
Long run: 16 – 20 km.
Two or three easy runs.
Fartlek workout: Run five minutes at 10-K pace, then jog for two to three minutes; repeat four or five times.
WEEK 2
Long run: 21 – 24km.
Two or three easy runs.
Tempo run: Warm up, then run 5 or 6km at 10-K pace.
WEEK 3
Long run: 25 – 29km
Two or three easy runs.
Goal pace run: 16km at your goal marathon pace.
RACE WEEK
Long run: 20km.
Two or three easy runs.
Fartlek: Run fi ve minutes at half-marathon pace then jog two minutes. Repeat three times.
Race!
Not read for a full? What about prepping for a half marathon or 5 / 10-K.
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funny – that’s my normal training program when it comes to running, lol
HA. My kind of training program!!