Endure 365 Running | Sub 2:30 Marathon Training Plan

For many runners, completing a sub-2:30 marathon is a dream come true, akin to making the Olympic team. It truly is the amateur runner's Olympic moment!

Preparation

If you're coming off a good base plan and are in good general shape, you should be running 50-70 miles per week without workouts. To break 2:30 in the marathon, you'll need to maintain a pace of 5:43 per mile (3:32 per km).

Training Focus

Over the next 12 weeks, you'll focus on building strength, speed, and endurance. This comprehensive approach will give you the best chance of success on race day.

Starting Standards

Before starting the program, it’s beneficial to meet certain standards:

• You should be able to run a half marathon at your goal marathon pace of 5:43 per mile (3:32 per km).
• Ideally, you should have a faster half marathon time of at least 1:13:09.

With a solid base plan and 12 weeks of this marathon program, you'll have a strong chance of breaking 2:30.

Final Tips

Remember, these are just guidelines to help you set a realistic goal and transition smoothly into the program. Many runners have succeeded on race day even without meeting these qualifications.

Follow each day and week to the best of your abilities, and you will succeed. We've also included optional easy double days, where you can add 4-mile runs three times a week to boost your mileage. This is optional and beneficial if you're used to running doubles.

Good luck, and happy training!

If you are unsure if this is the right plan for you, please email us at endure365plans@gmail.com

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