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Concept2 Training Guide

Preset Programmes - 80,000m Marathon Programme Taper

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Table 5.31

80,000m Marathon Training Plan
Taper
Week 25 Distance Type Work Damper
Day 1 9,000m VO2 Max 3 x Alternate (1,000m @: 5kP/1,500m @ MP) SS
Day 2 7,000m GE 7,000m @ MP SS
Day 3 9,000m Power 2 x (6 x 1'/2') @ 32spm -2
Day 4 10,000m VO2 Max 3 x Alternate (1,000m @ 5kP/2,000m @ MP) SS
Day 5 15,000m GE 15,000m @ MP SS
Totals 50,000m      
Targets 50,000m      
 
Week 26 Distance Type Work Damper
Day 1 9,000m VO2 Max 3 x Alternate (1,000m @ 5kP/1,500m @ MP) SS
Day 2 8,500m GE 8,500m @ MP SS
Day 3 7,500m GE + Power 3,000m @ MP/3,000m @ 10kp/3,000m @ HMP SS
Day 4 5,000m GE 5,000m @ MP SS
Day 5   Marathon   SS
Totals 30,000m      
Targets 30,000m      

Please refer to Marathon Programme Notes for full notes on this table.