Sub‑3‑Hour Marathon Training Plan (12 Weeks)
Who this plan is for
Experienced runners logging ≥50 km/week with a current marathon <3:15 or half‑marathon <1:28. Volume ramps to ~110 km peak.
Training Philosophy
80/20 intensity split: ~80 % easy aerobic, 20 % quality (LT, VO₂, MP).
Periodisation: 3‑week load, 1‑week deload blocks.
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