Running at 11 km/hLet's go for fitness! The table below provides a training plan to get back in shape in 4 weeks.
It is also used as part of a marathon training plan.
This program consists of 4 sessions per week, alternating between endurance and speed work, which are sources of progress. Its objective is to regain fitness, so it is progressive throughout the 4 weeks. Approximately 75 kilometers will be covered in total. It is a light program, but it is based on fundamental principles, endurance and speed. It can be an excellent program to follow with a 7-week 4-hour marathon program.
Target audience: This program is intended for beginner runners who wish to run their first marathon. It should preferably be done on a track for sessions shorter than one kilometer (i.e., Tuesday and Thursday) and on soft terrain for the other days. Speed sessions (Tuesday and Thursday) should be done after a good 15-minute warm-up jog.
| THE TRAINING PLAN | | Monday | 8 à 10 km à 7-8 km/h | | Tuesday | Start and end with a 15 mn jog | | 1st week | 10x200m in 48'' 49'' with 1 mn recovery | | 2nd week | 8x300m in 1'12'' 1'13'' with 2 mn recovery | | 3rd week | 4x600m in 2'25'' with 3 mn recovery | | 4th week | 14x200m in 48'' 49'' with 1mn recovery | | Wednesday | Rest | | Thursday | Start and end with a 15 mn jog | | 1st week | 7 km in 46 mn | | 2nd week | 3x3 km in 18' with 2 mn recovery | | 3rd week | 6x2 km in 11' with 1'30'' recovery | | 4th week | 12 km alterning 1km in 4'35'' and 1 km in 8' | | Friday | Rest | | Saturday | 8 à 10 km at 7-8 km/h | | 6 to 8 50m max speed |
Depending on your level, you can check the training plan for running at running at 12 km/h |