Running at 13 km/h Fitness program

Running Marathon

Running at 13 km/h

Training program to get back in shape or to prepare for a 3-hour 30-minute marathon training program.

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CoureurThe table below offers a training plan to get back in shape in 4 weeks, also to prepare for a marathon training plan at 12 km/h.

This program is precise and effective. It consists of 4 sessions per week, alternating between endurance and speed. In total, about 75 kilometers will be covered. It is a light program, but based on fundamentals, endurance and speed. It can be an excellent program to then move on to a 3-hour 30-minute marathon plan.

Target audience

This program is aimed at experienced runners or those with a goal of completing a 3-hour 30-minute marathon.
In this training plan, interval training sessions are done at 17 km/h (Tuesday sessions), while the Thursday sessions range from 11 to 15 km/h with a gradual increase in speed and distance.


THE TRAINING PLAN
Monday8 to 10 km at 9-10 km/h
TuesdayStart and end with a 15 mn jog
1st week10x200m in 42'' 43'' with 1 mn recovery
2nd week8x300m in 1'03'' 1'04'' with 2 mn recovery
3rd week4x600m in 2'10'' with 3 mn recovery
4th week14x200m in 42'' 43'' with 1mn recovery
Wednesday Rest
Thursday Start and end with a 15 mn jog
1st week7 km in 38 mn
2nd week3x3 km in 15' with 2 mn recovery
3rd week6x2 km in 9'10'' with 1'30'' recovery
4th week12 km alterning 1km in 4'00'' and 1 km in 6'10''
Friday Rest
Saturday 8 to 10 km at 9-10 km/h
6 to 8 50m max speed

Depending on your level, you can check the training plan for running at running at 14 km/h, or the lower level program running at 12 km/h






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Marathon programms and training plans

Aiming to run a marathon is an admirable goal.

Here are some tips to prepare yourself as best as possible and finish YOUR marathon according to YOUR abilities.
Running a marathon can take 2 hours and 30 minutes or 6 hours.

Knowing where you stand is something you can do to avoid mistakes.
Then you can choose the Marathon training plan that suits you and go for success.



Determining your objectives

An objective is determined based on your own abilities, and this can be calculated:

Step 1 : Determining your marathon objective

•  How to prepare your running objective using the VMA test or the Yasso test.
Once this step is done, it is important to understand how to prepare yourself and avoid injuries.

The Preparation

•  Marathon Preparation
"Approaching a marathon without preparation is inhumane"
Here is an example of a process and preparation to start a marathon with serenity and finish the race satisfied.

•  Marathon Split Times
Table according to paces from 10 to 20 km/h.

•  Stretching
The visual plank of stretching exercises to recover well from your training.

Marathon Training

After understanding how to run a marathon and determining your objective, the training can begin!


Step 2: Marathon training with a plan

• Measure your fitness level with the Ruffier-Dickson test

•  Fitness program or how to be ready to start a marathon training program.

• To know how to train, it is interesting to calculate your Training heart rate zones.

• To understand how to work, here is a marathon training plan: Commented example of a marathon training program

Marathon Programs According to Your Objectives

Starting the Marathon

Starting the Marathon

Ideal for a first marathon:
•  4-hour Marathon Plan
•  3h45 Marathon Plan

Experienced athlete:
•  3h30 Marathon Plan
•  3h10 Marathon Plan

Marathon expert:
•  3-hour Marathon Plan

On Running

Some elements to share the passion of running:

•  Shortness of breath while running

•  Running longer distances

•  The right stride length

•  Learning how to run

•  Finding a long-distance training course

•  Treating a calf strain

Some iconic french races

Marseille Cassis Half-Marathon

• Marseille Cassis

• Marseille Cassis : Planning one's race

Paris Versailles

• Paris Versailles

• Story on Paris Versailles