mountain marathon training plan with S&C (18 weeks)
PLAN DURATION
18 WEEKS
BASE FITNESS LEVEL
INTERMEDIATE
ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS
RACE DAY ADVICE
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING SESSIONS
TARGET
MOUNTAIN RACE AT MARATHON TO C. 50 KM DISTANCE
overview
A dedicated 18 week plan tailored for the unique demands of mountain marathons - up to 50km distance, written by an experienced Coach and Mountain Runner and Sky Runner who has completed many of the hardest mountain races including Trofeo Kima, Tromso Skyrace and the Glen Coe Skyline.
It is 18 weeks long and features 3 build weeks followed by a recovery week and a three week taper.
Designed for mountainous trail races, such as mountain marathons skyrunning events up to c.50km distance.
It includes a progressive Strength and Conditioning plan with 2 workouts per build week and 1 per recovery week that compliments the stage of run training - starting with Stability, before moving through Strength and then Power Phases.
Requires access to hills or a treadmill for certain workouts and a HR monitor.
Time based rather than distance.
Suitable for those looking to finish or those looking for a fast time as optional for harder or easier workouts.
Race day advice provided throughout the plan.
Requires access to hills or a treadmill
Time based rather than distance
For experienced runners
Race day advice
Strength and conditioning sessions: stability, strength and power phases
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