Race day · marathon
The marathon at goal pace, from the gun.
Races and time trials · Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
The session
Total distance
42.20 km
Est. duration
~3:30:59
Structure
1 block(1 rep)
Phases
Race · 42,195m
5:00 /km
How to run it
Run the marathon at goal pace. Start controlled: the first kilometre always feels easier than it is. If you feel strong after halfway, let it go. Warm up beforehand with 10 minutes of easy jogging and a few strides.
What it's for
Race day is what a plan builds to. Run on its own, it is a time trial: an honest measure of your fitness to set your paces from.
In these programmes
Follow a programme to run it on a schedule, paced from your goal.
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