Sub 3 - Just Enough Training Approach

MarathonHard14 weeksby Bridger Ridge Run

A 'just enough' approach to attaining the elusive sub 3 hour marathon. This program focuses on 3 quality workouts rather than mileage (quantity).

Schedule

Week 1

Mon
Race pace

3 miles

Tue
Rest
Wed
Intervals

2 x 800m

3 minutes for 800m (interval) followed by 3 minute jog for 400m (rest).

Thu
Rest
Fri
Long

90 min

Followed by 1 mile at marathon pace.

Sat
Rest
Sun
Rest

Week 2

Mon
Race pace

4 miles

Tue
Rest
Wed
Intervals

3 x 800m

3 minutes for 800m (interval) followed by 3 minute jog for 400m (rest).

Thu
Rest
Fri
Long

90 min

Followed by 2 miles at marathon pace.

Sat
Rest
Sun
Rest

Week 3

Mon
Race pace

5 miles

Tue
Rest
Wed
Intervals

4 x 800m

3 minutes for 800m (interval) followed by 3 minute jog for 400m (rest).

Thu
Rest
Fri
Long

100 min

Followed by 3 miles at marathon pace.

Sat
Rest
Sun
Rest

Week 4

Mon
Race pace

6 miles

Tue
Rest
Wed
Intervals

5 x 800m

3 minutes for 800m (interval) followed by 3 minute jog for 400m (rest).

Thu
Rest
Fri
Long

100 min

Followed by 4 miles at marathon pace.

Sat
Rest
Sun
Rest

Week 5

Mon
Race pace

7 miles

Tue
Rest
Wed
Intervals

6 x 800m

3 minutes for 800m (interval) followed by 3 minute jog for 400m (rest).

Thu
Rest
Fri
Long

110 min

Followed by 5 miles at marathon pace.

Sat
Rest
Sun
Rest

Week 6

Mon
Race pace

8 miles

Tue
Rest
Wed
Intervals

7 x 800m

3 minutes for 800m (interval) followed by 3 minute jog for 400m (rest).

Thu
Rest
Fri
Long

110 min

Followed by 6 miles at marathon pace.

Sat
Rest
Sun
Rest

Week 7

Mon
Race pace

9 miles

Tue
Rest
Wed
Intervals

8 x 800m

3 minutes for 800m (interval) followed by 3 minute jog for 400m (rest).

Thu
Rest
Fri
Long

120 min

Followed by 6 miles at marathon pace.

Sat
Rest
Sun
Rest

Week 8

Mon
Race pace

10 miles

Tue
Rest
Wed
Intervals

9 x 800m

3 minutes for 800m (interval) followed by 3 minute jog for 400m (rest).

Thu
Rest
Fri
Long

120 min

Followed by 6 miles at marathon pace.

Sat
Rest
Sun
Rest

Week 9

Mon
Race pace

11 miles

Tue
Rest
Wed
Intervals

10 x 800m

3 minutes for 800m (interval) followed by 3 minute jog for 400m (rest).

Thu
Rest
Fri
Long

120 min

Followed by 6 miles at marathon pace.

Sat
Rest
Sun
Rest

Week 10

Mon
Race pace

12 miles

Tue
Rest
Wed
Intervals

10 x 800m

3 minutes for 800m (interval) followed by 3 minute jog for 400m (rest).

Thu
Rest
Fri
Long

110 min

Followed by 6 miles at marathon pace.

Sat
Rest
Sun
Rest

Week 11

Mon
Race pace

10 miles

Tue
Rest
Wed
Intervals

8 x 800m

3 minutes for 800m (interval) followed by 3 minute jog for 400m (rest).

Thu
Rest
Fri
Long

100 min

Followed by 6 miles at marathon pace.

Sat
Rest
Sun
Rest

Week 12

Mon
Race pace

8 miles

Tue
Rest
Wed
Intervals

6 x 800m

3 minutes for 800m (interval) followed by 3 minute jog for 400m (rest).

Thu
Rest
Fri
Long

80 min

Followed by 6 miles at marathon pace.

Sat
Rest
Sun
Rest

Week 13

Mon
Race pace

6 miles

Tue
Rest
Wed
Intervals

4 x 800m

3 minutes for 800m (interval) followed by 3 minute jog for 400m (rest).

Thu
Rest
Fri
Long

60 min

Followed by 6 miles at marathon pace.

Sat
Rest
Sun
Rest

Week 14

Mon
Race pace

4 miles

Tue
Rest
Wed
Intervals

2 x 800m

3 minutes for 800m (interval) followed by 3 minute jog for 400m (rest).

Thu
Rest
Fri
Race pace

4 miles

Sat
Rest
Sun
Race

Race