Runner's Edge Marathon – Advanced

About the plan

An 18-week plan based on the Runner's Edge methodology for experienced competitive runners seeking peak performance in the marathon who are prepared to train 7 days per week with high volume. This is the most demanding program in the Runner's Edge series. You train every day, with no complete rest — recovery comes from light and active recovery runs. The longest run reaches 4 hours, threshold runs reach 48 minutes, and marathon-pace workouts include blocks of up to 14 miles (22 km) at goal pace. The peak phase features double pyramid intervals (with 9 repetitions on the ladder), long runs with extended blocks of long-run pace + threshold, and sessions that combine intervals with prolonged easy running. The base phase already starts with 7 sessions per week, including days with two quality stimuli.