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Marathon

Distance - 42km - 12 weeks

Does the mythical distance make your heart race? Eager to try and set a new record or just finish your first marathon? This 12-week marathon training plan offers swift and effective preparation!

The secret of a good marathon training

It's about working on your speed to develop the muscular and tendinous ability to withstand impacts for a long time without losing energy.

The marathon's Wall is often talked about from an energy standpoint, but for many, it is mainly muscular.

This 12-week marathon training schedule will increase the resistance of your muscles and tendons so you can maintain the pace to the end of the marathon!

A marathon preparation made for you

  • Beginner or experienced?

  • Solid against injuries or with risks to consider?

  • Do you want to enjoy yourself above all or maximize performance?

When you register, we ask around ten questions to define your runner profile and (customize) your training plan comprehensively!

Each plan is individualized and different

What is in the Campus marathon preparation

Generally, you will first find work on your Base speed: (speed), Strength Endurance, and MAS so you are stronger and hence comfortable at your 42km pace.

Next, we will focus on your specific endurance: 60' Threshold, pace variation, 42k pace, to better resist fatigue, which slows most runners in the race's end, and to surpass them!

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What types of workouts are in this marathon plan?

Base endurance runs, different speed workouts to shave minutes off your final time, and long runs to get your body and mind used to prolonged effort.

What marathon time can I hope to achieve with this plan?

Create your Campus account, complete your free registration, and get a reliable estimate of the time you'll be able to achieve on race day. Based on the workouts completed, your marathon training regimen adapts and evolves to match your actual progress.

How many interval sessions are there in this training plan?

Since the plan is entirely individualized based on your profile, the number of sessions depends on each runner. Most plans offer between 1 and 2 interval workouts per week, plus a long run that may include marathon-specific pace.

If I miss a workout, does my program adapt?

Yes, all your running workouts, completed or missed, are analyzed by Campus. This allows us to continually adjust your plan to provide you with the most personalized program possible!

The advantages of this plan

An effective 12-week marathon plan

Varied interval workouts to avoid boredom

Everything is individualized to best meet your needs

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