Marathon Time Goal Builder

This plan is for advanced runners working toward a marathon goal with 5-6 runs per week.

The source goal is time goal. Advanced marathon build targeting a specific finish time.

• 20 recommended weeks
• 18-26 supported week range
• 5-6 runs per week
• 14 taper days

The source focus areas are Marathon Pace, Threshold, Medium Long.

• Marathon Pace sessions
• Threshold sessions
• Medium Long sessions

Use Half Tt, Marathon Pace Check to anchor effort if you already track benchmarks.

Most easy runs should feel conversational. Quality days should finish with control rather than strain.

Keep easy days easy, sleep consistently, and reduce volume before adding intensity if soreness lingers.

If you are newer to this distance, start at the low end of the run frequency and keep the harder sessions conservative.

• Warm up before faster work.
• Keep one day flexible for life schedule changes.
• Use route, terrain, and weather notes when comparing progress.