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Completing a marathon in less than 4 hours is a magical, attainable and key goal among many 26.2-mile runners. Based on 2019 data from a Run Repeat analysis, the median finishing time for women is 4:56:39. The good news is that becoming a member of that sub-four hour group is doable for many runners, with the right training and commitment to consistency
If you have at least one round of marathon training and racing under your legs and are striving for that 3:59:59 mark during your next one, our plan can help you get to your race goal.
Before lacing up your shoes, you should have a solid foundation of at least six months of consistent running, with roughly 25 or more miles per week, and be able to complete a 10-mile run. New to marathons? See the ‘Marathon Newbies’ section below to understand how to make this plan work for you.
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Four Month, Sub-Four Marathon Training Plan
This four-month marathon training program will build your endurance while increasing your intensity to prepare you to run the pace needed to dip under 4 hours on…
