Let'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
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.
An objective is determined based on your own abilities, and this can be calculated:
Step 1 : Determining your marathon objective
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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.
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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.
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Marathon Split Times
Table according to paces from 10 to 20 km/h.
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Stretching
The visual plank of stretching exercises to recover well from your 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
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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.
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To understand how to work, here is a
marathon training plan: Commented example of a marathon training program

Starting the Marathon
Ideal for a first marathon:
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4-hour Marathon Plan
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3h45 Marathon Plan
Experienced athlete:
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3h30 Marathon Plan
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3h10 Marathon Plan
Marathon expert:
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3-hour Marathon Plan
Some elements to share the passion of running:
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Shortness of breath while running
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Running longer distances
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The right stride length
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Learning how to run
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Finding a long-distance training course
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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