Marathon Performance Cycle 2

The new marathon performance cycle starts today and lasts until the end of May. This program is going to last until the end of May. This cycle is a bit longer than a normal training time of a 4 week cycle. At a time but given this is for marathon training and we’re trying to do a little bit of a blend between strength and long distance endurance training cycles to last until the marathon.


We the notable differences here between this cycle and last cycle is that we’re upping the strength training now from 3-4 days, and now we are going to lift five days a week. Active rest days are going to two days a week. So, we’re still going to be running for four days a week and two long walking/active rest days that are usually coupled with our strength training workouts.

Additionally, the last big notable goal here is we’re going to be switching some of the speed workouts now to an 80/20 approach. We are still running 4 days a week, but one of those days are going to a speed workout, while the others are meant for building your aerobic base. Long run days will also be paired with a lift session afterwards or the day after depending on your schedule.

Running Cycle 2

Lift Cycle 2

https://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/5-day-dumbbell-only-workout-split