Training Guidelines
Mount Runners and Walkers

Hoka One One Taupo Marathon

Saturday 3rd August 2019

This week by week guideline is designed to give a basic training structure and help you finish comfortably.

You should be able to comfortably run 15km, and running at least three times a week before you start.

Remember, no one training plan can suit all.

To train as effectively as possible, we recommend an individualised training plan.

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  • 5km

    10km

    8km (hilly)

    15km

  • 5km

    8km (hilly)

    8km

    14km

  • 6km

    Hill Session

    7km

    18km

  • 5km

    6km

    10k @ 1/2MP

  • 5km

    Speed Session

    6km

    19km

  • 5km

    Speed Session

    6km

    22km

  • 4km

    6km

    8km @ MP

  • 7km

    10km

    10km

    25km

  • 7km

    10km

    10km (building)

    28km

  • 7km

    10km

    10km

    18km (building)

  • 5km

    Hill Session

    12km

    32km

  • 6km

    Hill Session

    14km (hilly)

    34km

  • 5km

    6km

    10k @ 1/2MP

  • 5km

    Speed Session

    6km

    30km

    12km (hilly)

  • 5km

    Speed Session

    6km

    20km

    10km

  • 5km

    6km

    8km @ MP

  • 6km

    6km @ MP

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We recommend two strength and conditioning sessions be included in each week, focusing on runners strength.

MP (Marathon Pace) is your estimated pace for the marathon; for example, if you aim to run the Marathon in 4 hours, your MP is 5:41/km. Similarly, 1/2MP is your estimated pace for a half marathon pace.

You should be able to comfortably run 15km, and running at least three times a week before you start using this training guideline.

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