Calculator Results

Your estimated VO2max is 38, which is a measure of your running performance. Below are the training paces for the FIRST training program, as well a race time predictions.You can see the results for a VO2max of 37 or 39

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1 FIRST Training Pace

These training paces are used in FIRST, (Furman Institute of Running and Scientific Training) programs. These paces are calculated, so may differ by a second or so from the published tables

1.1 FIRST Tempo and Interval Training

V̇O2max5KShort TempoMid TempoLong TempoEasy400M600M800M1000M1200M1600M2000M3200M
3825:098:22/Mile8:38/Mile8:52/Mile9:57/Mile1:51
(7:28/Mile)
2:49
(7:33/Mile)
3:47
(7:37/Mile)
4:45
(7:39/Mile)
5:46
(7:44/Mile)
7:49
(7:52/Mile)
9:52
(7:56/Mile)
16:09
(8:07/Mile)
The 3200 meter pace is not included in the book, but the FIRST team has indicated that it can be calculated from the 1600M time.

1.2 FIRST Long Run

Paces for long runs based on the FIRST approach of using Marathon Pace (MP) plus a fixed number of seconds per mile.

V̇O2max5KMPMP+10MP+15MP+20MP+30MP+45MP+60HMPHMP+20HMP+30
3825:099:07/Mile9:17/Mile9:22/Mile9:27/Mile9:37/Mile9:52/Mile10:07/Mile8:50/Mile9:10/Mile9:20/Mile

1.3 Fellrnr's Modified FIRST Long Run

This is my personal modification to the FIRST approach of adding a fixed number of seconds per mile to marathon pace. I believe that adding 15 seconds/mile to a 6:00 pace is a much greater difference than adding it to a 10:00 pace. The figures below add a percentage of the MP to the time. The percentage is calculated so that it the average across the main VDOT values is similar to the FIRST values. This gives slower runners a larger offset from MP than faster runners.

V̇O2max5KMPMP+2.4%
(~10 sec)
MP+3.6%
(~15 sec)
MP+4.8%
(~20 sec)
MP+7.2%
(~30 sec)
MP+10.9%
(~45 sec)
MP+14.5%
(~60 sec)
3825:099:07/Mile9:21/Mile
(+0:13)
9:27/Mile
(+0:19)
9:34/Mile
(+0:26)
9:47/Mile
(+0:39)
10:07/Mile
(+0:59)
10:27/Mile
(+1:19)

2 Jack Daniel's Training Paces

The calculation of these paces has been removed at the request of Jack Daniels.

3 High Intensity Interval Training and Tabata Paces

I don't generally recommend using running for High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workouts because I believe that for many people there is less risk of injury by using a stationary bike. However, if you'd like to know what your paces would need to be here's a table for some of the more common HIIT intensities. (170% V̇O2max corresponds with the intensity used by the Tabata protocol).

TypePace20 sec30 sec
90% V̇O2max8:45/Mile61m92m
100% V̇O2max7:52/Mile68m102m
170% V̇O2max4:37/Mile116m174m

4 V̇O2max Paces

Sometimes it is useful to know what pace corresponds to a given percentage of VO2max, so the table below provides some estimates.

Percent of V̇O2max40%45%50%55%60%65%70%75%80%85%90%95%100%105%110%115%120%125%130%135%140%
Pace16:14/Mile14:52/Mile13:43/Mile12:45/Mile11:54/Mile11:10/Mile10:32/Mile9:58/Mile9:28/Mile9:00/Mile8:36/Mile8:14/Mile7:53/Mile7:35/Mile7:18/Mile7:02/Mile6:48/Mile6:35/Mile6:22/Mile6:10/Mile5:59/Mile

5 Long Run Difficulty

The table below shows the percentage of Glycogen used on runs of different length and pace. This is one way of evaluating the relative difficulty of different longer runs. The table makes use of a number of assumptions, as listed below, but I believe this is still a useful way of evaluating training runs.

  • The calculation assumes that the marathon distance at marathon pace uses are hundred percent of available Glycogen. However the percentages can also be looked at as a percentage of the difficulty of the marathon race.
  • The research article by Romijn in 1993 provides the calculation for relative Glycogen use a different intensity exercise. (For those interested, the formula used is y = 0.0021x2 + 0.7896x - 21.031, where X is the percentage of V̇O2max and Y is the relative percent of Glycogen used.)
  • 100% of V̇O2max (vV̇O2max) is assumed to be 7:52/Mile.
  • The energy cost of running a given distance is assumed to be constant, allowing the percentage of V̇O2max to be determined by running speed.
  • The calculator assumes that the rate of glycogen consumption remains constant for a given pace.
  • Remember that All models are wrong.

5.1 Long Run Difficulty with Absolute Offsets

Many marathon training plans use an absolute offset from marathon pace for their long runs, such as "marathon pace plus 60 seconds/mile". The table below uses this approach, even though it has the flaw that a fixed offset is proportionally larger for faster paces. For instance, slowing up by 60 seconds per mile is a much greater reduction in pace for someone with a marathon pace of 6:00 min/mile than someone running 10:00 min/mile.

Pace13
Mile
14
Mile
15
Mile
16
Mile
17
Mile
18
Mile
19
Mile
20
Mile
21
Mile
22
Mile
23
Mile
24
Mile
25
Mile
26
Mile
26.2
Mile
27
Mile
28
Mile
29
Mile
30
Mile
MP-30 sec
8:37/Mile
54 %58 %63 %67 %71 %75 %79 %83 %88 %92 %96 %100 %104 %108 %109 %113 %117 %121 %125 %
MP-20 sec
8:47/Mile
53 %57 %61 %65 %69 %73 %77 %81 %85 %89 %93 %97 %101 %105 %106 %109 %113 %117 %121 %
MP-15 sec
8:52/Mile
52 %56 %60 %64 %68 %72 %76 %80 %84 %88 %92 %96 %100 %104 %104 %108 %112 %116 %120 %
MP-10 sec
8:57/Mile
51 %55 %59 %63 %67 %71 %75 %79 %83 %86 %90 %94 %98 %102 %103 %106 %110 %114 %118 %
MP
9:07/Mile
50 %53 %57 %61 %65 %69 %73 %76 %80 %84 %88 %92 %95 %99 %100 %103 %107 %111 %115 %
MP+10 sec
9:17/Mile
48 %52 %56 %59 %63 %67 %70 %74 %78 %82 %85 %89 %93 %96 %97 %100 %104 %108 %111 %
MP+15 sec
9:22/Mile
48 %51 %55 %59 %62 %66 %69 %73 %77 %80 %84 %88 %91 %95 %96 %99 %102 %106 %110 %
MP+20 sec
9:27/Mile
47 %50 %54 %58 %61 %65 %68 %72 %76 %79 %83 %87 %90 %94 %94 %97 %101 %105 %108 %
MP+30 sec
9:37/Mile
46 %49 %53 %56 %60 %63 %67 %70 %74 %77 %81 %84 %88 %91 %92 %95 %98 %102 %105 %
MP+45 sec
9:52/Mile
44 %47 %50 %54 %57 %61 %64 %67 %71 %74 %77 %81 %84 %87 %88 %91 %94 %98 %101 %
MP+60 sec
10:07/Mile
42 %45 %48 %52 %55 %58 %61 %65 %68 %71 %74 %77 %81 %84 %85 %87 %90 %94 %97 %
MP+90 sec
10:37/Mile
39 %42 %45 %48 %51 %54 %57 %60 %63 %66 %69 %72 %75 %78 %78 %81 %84 %86 %89 %
MP+120 sec
11:07/Mile
36 %39 %41 %44 %47 %50 %52 %55 %58 %61 %64 %66 %69 %72 %72 %75 %77 %80 %83 %

5.2 Long Run Difficulty with Relative Offsets

The table below uses a similar approach, but uses a percentage of the target pace rather than an absolute offset.

Pace13
Mile
14
Mile
15
Mile
16
Mile
17
Mile
18
Mile
19
Mile
20
Mile
21
Mile
22
Mile
23
Mile
24
Mile
25
Mile
26
Mile
26.2
Mile
27
Mile
28
Mile
29
Mile
30
Mile
MP-7.2% (~30 sec)
8:28/Mile (-0:39)
56 %60 %64 %69 %73 %77 %82 %86 %90 %94 %99 %103 %107 %112 %113 %116 %120 %125 %129 %
MP-4.8% (~20 sec)
8:41/Mile (-0:26)
54 %58 %62 %66 %70 %74 %78 %83 %87 %91 %95 %99 %103 %107 %108 %111 %116 %120 %124 %
MP-3.6% (~15 sec)
8:48/Mile (-0:19)
53 %57 %61 %65 %69 %73 %77 %81 %85 %89 %93 %97 %101 %105 %106 %109 %113 %117 %121 %
MP-2.4% (~10 sec)
8:54/Mile (-0:13)
52 %56 %60 %63 %67 %71 %75 %79 %83 %87 %91 %95 %99 %103 %104 %107 %111 %115 %119 %
MP
9:07/Mile
50 %53 %57 %61 %65 %69 %73 %76 %80 %84 %88 %92 %95 %99 %100 %103 %107 %111 %115 %
MP+2.4% (~10 sec)
9:21/Mile (+0:13)
48 %51 %55 %59 %62 %66 %70 %73 %77 %81 %85 %88 %92 %96 %96 %99 %103 %107 %110 %
MP+3.6% (~15 sec)
9:27/Mile (+0:19)
47 %50 %54 %58 %61 %65 %69 %72 %76 %79 %83 %87 %90 %94 %94 %97 %101 %105 %108 %
MP+4.8% (~20 sec)
9:34/Mile (+0:26)
46 %50 %53 %57 %60 %64 %67 %71 %74 %78 %81 %85 %89 %92 %93 %96 %99 %103 %106 %
MP+7.2% (~30 sec)
9:47/Mile (+0:39)
44 %48 %51 %55 %58 %61 %65 %68 %72 %75 %78 %82 %85 %89 %89 %92 %96 %99 %102 %
MP+10.9% (~45 sec)
10:07/Mile (+0:59)
42 %45 %48 %52 %55 %58 %61 %65 %68 %71 %74 %78 %81 %84 %85 %87 %91 %94 %97 %
MP+14.5% (~60 sec)
10:27/Mile (+1:19)
40 %43 %46 %49 %52 %55 %58 %61 %64 %67 %71 %74 %77 %80 %80 %83 %86 %89 %92 %
MP+21.7% (~90 sec)
11:06/Mile (+1:58)
36 %39 %42 %44 %47 %50 %53 %55 %58 %61 %64 %66 %69 %72 %73 %75 %78 %80 %83 %
MP+29.0% (~120 Sec)
11:46/Mile (+2:38)
33 %35 %38 %40 %43 %45 %48 %50 %53 %55 %58 %60 %63 %65 %66 %68 %70 %73 %75 %

6 Predicted Race Times

The following tables give predictions of race performance at various distances. The prediction uses V̇O2max calculations up to marathon distance, then David F. Cameron's Model for longer distances. However, predicting race performance for ultramarathon distances does not have much value as factors other than aerobic fitness are significant. Even small issues in ultramarathons can have a dramatic impact on your finish time.

Mile5K5 Mile10K10 MileHalf MarathonMarathon50K
7:53 (7:53/Mile)25:09 (8:07/Mile)41:31 (8:18/Mile)52:07 (8:24/Mile)1:26:47 (8:40/Mile)1:55:45 (8:50/Mile)3:59:16 (9:07/Mile)4:49:26 (9:18/Mile)

6.1 Predicted Race Paces from VDOT with Heat Index Adjustment

The predictions for 40f are the baseline values, with adjustments for higher temperatures. The Impact of Heat on Marathon Performance is based on research for faster marathon runners. These predictions are most appropriate for someone running a three hour marathon. In addition, these figures are a statistical average, so individual performance can be significantly different.

Heat IndexMile5K5 Mile10K10 MileHalf MarathonMarathon50K
<=40 f7:53 (7:53/Mile)25:09 (8:07/Mile)41:31 (8:18/Mile)52:07 (8:24/Mile)1:26:47 (8:40/Mile)1:55:45 (8:50/Mile)3:59:16 (9:07/Mile)4:49:26 (9:18/Mile)
50 f7:53 (7:53/Mile)25:10 (8:07/Mile)41:34 (8:18/Mile)52:13 (8:25/Mile)1:27:16 (8:43/Mile)1:56:52 (8:55/Mile)4:08:49 (9:29/Mile)5:06:00 (9:50/Mile)
60 f7:53 (7:53/Mile)25:11 (8:07/Mile)41:37 (8:19/Mile)52:19 (8:26/Mile)1:27:45 (8:46/Mile)1:57:59 (9:00/Mile)4:18:21 (9:51/Mile)5:22:33 (10:22/Mile)
70 f7:53 (7:53/Mile)25:12 (8:07/Mile)41:41 (8:20/Mile)52:26 (8:27/Mile)1:28:14 (8:49/Mile)1:59:06 (9:05/Mile)4:27:54 (10:13/Mile)5:39:06 (10:54/Mile)
80 f7:54 (7:54/Mile)25:12 (8:07/Mile)41:44 (8:20/Mile)52:32 (8:28/Mile)1:28:42 (8:52/Mile)2:00:13 (9:10/Mile)4:37:26 (10:35/Mile)5:55:40 (11:26/Mile)
90 f7:54 (7:54/Mile)25:13 (8:08/Mile)41:47 (8:21/Mile)52:39 (8:29/Mile)1:29:11 (8:55/Mile)2:01:20 (9:15/Mile)4:46:59 (10:57/Mile)6:12:13 (11:58/Mile)

6.2 Weight Adjusted Race Times

Adjustments based on changing body weight assume that the change occurs only from body fat, which may not be the case. See Weight Loss and Performance for more details.

WeightV̇O2maxMile5K5 Mile10K10 MileHalf MarathonMarathon50K
147 Pounds41.97:17 (7:17/Mile)23:12 (7:29/Mile)38:14 (7:38/Mile)48:00 (7:44/Mile)1:19:50 (7:59/Mile)1:46:32 (8:07/Mile)3:40:51 (8:25/Mile)4:27:09 (8:35/Mile)
152 Pounds40.57:30 (7:30/Mile)23:51 (7:41/Mile)39:20 (7:52/Mile)49:21 (7:57/Mile)1:22:11 (8:13/Mile)1:49:36 (8:22/Mile)3:46:59 (8:39/Mile)4:34:35 (8:50/Mile)
157 Pounds39.27:41 (7:41/Mile)24:32 (7:54/Mile)40:25 (8:05/Mile)50:45 (8:11/Mile)1:24:27 (8:26/Mile)1:52:40 (8:36/Mile)3:53:08 (8:53/Mile)4:42:00 (9:04/Mile)
158 Pounds397:44 (7:44/Mile)24:37 (7:56/Mile)40:39 (8:07/Mile)51:00 (8:13/Mile)1:24:55 (8:29/Mile)1:53:17 (8:38/Mile)3:54:22 (8:56/Mile)4:43:30 (9:07/Mile)
159 Pounds38.77:46 (7:46/Mile)24:46 (7:59/Mile)40:51 (8:10/Mile)51:17 (8:16/Mile)1:25:23 (8:32/Mile)1:53:54 (8:41/Mile)3:55:35 (8:59/Mile)4:44:59 (9:10/Mile)
160 Pounds38.57:49 (7:49/Mile)24:55 (8:02/Mile)41:03 (8:12/Mile)51:35 (8:19/Mile)1:25:51 (8:35/Mile)1:54:31 (8:44/Mile)3:56:49 (9:02/Mile)4:46:28 (9:13/Mile)
161 Pounds38.27:51 (7:51/Mile)25:02 (8:04/Mile)41:17 (8:15/Mile)51:52 (8:22/Mile)1:26:19 (8:37/Mile)1:55:08 (8:47/Mile)3:58:03 (9:05/Mile)4:47:57 (9:16/Mile)
162 Pounds387:53 (7:53/Mile)25:09 (8:07/Mile)41:31 (8:18/Mile)52:07 (8:24/Mile)1:26:47 (8:40/Mile)1:55:45 (8:50/Mile)3:59:16 (9:07/Mile)4:49:26 (9:18/Mile)
163 Pounds37.87:56 (7:56/Mile)25:18 (8:09/Mile)41:45 (8:21/Mile)52:24 (8:27/Mile)1:27:15 (8:43/Mile)1:56:21 (8:52/Mile)4:00:30 (9:10/Mile)4:50:55 (9:21/Mile)
164 Pounds37.57:58 (7:58/Mile)25:25 (8:12/Mile)41:57 (8:23/Mile)52:39 (8:29/Mile)1:27:44 (8:46/Mile)1:56:58 (8:55/Mile)4:01:44 (9:13/Mile)4:52:24 (9:24/Mile)
165 Pounds37.38:01 (8:01/Mile)25:33 (8:14/Mile)42:08 (8:25/Mile)52:56 (8:32/Mile)1:28:12 (8:49/Mile)1:57:35 (8:58/Mile)4:02:57 (9:16/Mile)4:53:53 (9:27/Mile)
166 Pounds37.18:03 (8:03/Mile)25:41 (8:17/Mile)42:22 (8:28/Mile)53:13 (8:35/Mile)1:28:35 (8:51/Mile)1:58:12 (9:01/Mile)4:04:11 (9:19/Mile)4:55:23 (9:30/Mile)
167 Pounds36.98:06 (8:06/Mile)25:49 (8:19/Mile)42:37 (8:31/Mile)53:31 (8:37/Mile)1:29:03 (8:54/Mile)1:58:49 (9:04/Mile)4:05:25 (9:22/Mile)4:56:52 (9:33/Mile)
172 Pounds35.88:17 (8:17/Mile)26:28 (8:32/Mile)43:40 (8:44/Mile)54:52 (8:51/Mile)1:31:19 (9:07/Mile)2:01:47 (9:17/Mile)4:11:21 (9:35/Mile)5:04:03 (9:47/Mile)
177 Pounds34.88:29 (8:29/Mile)27:06 (8:44/Mile)44:43 (8:56/Mile)56:11 (9:03/Mile)1:33:35 (9:21/Mile)2:04:45 (9:31/Mile)4:17:17 (9:49/Mile)5:11:13 (10:01/Mile)

6.3 Altitude Adjustment

This table shows how altitude can impact running performance. The same scaling factor is used for all distances and the calculation assumes you are well acclimated to the altitude.

AltitudeMile5K5 Mile10K10 MileHalf MarathonMarathon50K
0 Feet7:53 (7:53/Mile)25:09 (8:07/Mile)41:31 (8:18/Mile)52:10 (8:24/Mile)1:26:47 (8:40/Mile)1:55:51 (8:50/Mile)3:59:29 (9:08/Mile)4:49:41 (9:19/Mile)
1,000 Feet7:56 (7:56/Mile)25:19 (8:10/Mile)41:45 (8:21/Mile)52:27 (8:27/Mile)1:27:20 (8:44/Mile)1:56:34 (8:53/Mile)4:00:55 (9:11/Mile)4:51:25 (9:22/Mile)
2,000 Feet8:00 (8:00/Mile)25:30 (8:13/Mile)42:06 (8:25/Mile)52:50 (8:31/Mile)1:28:02 (8:48/Mile)1:57:23 (8:57/Mile)4:02:33 (9:15/Mile)4:53:24 (9:26/Mile)
3,000 Feet8:05 (8:05/Mile)25:44 (8:18/Mile)42:30 (8:30/Mile)53:22 (8:36/Mile)1:28:49 (8:52/Mile)1:58:30 (9:02/Mile)4:04:48 (9:20/Mile)4:56:07 (9:31/Mile)
4,000 Feet8:09 (8:09/Mile)26:02 (8:23/Mile)43:00 (8:36/Mile)54:00 (8:42/Mile)1:29:55 (8:59/Mile)1:59:50 (9:08/Mile)4:07:28 (9:26/Mile)4:59:20 (9:38/Mile)
5,000 Feet8:16 (8:16/Mile)26:22 (8:30/Mile)43:33 (8:42/Mile)54:41 (8:49/Mile)1:31:05 (9:06/Mile)2:01:28 (9:16/Mile)4:10:44 (9:34/Mile)5:03:18 (9:45/Mile)
6,000 Feet8:23 (8:23/Mile)26:47 (8:38/Mile)44:15 (8:51/Mile)55:33 (8:57/Mile)1:32:30 (9:15/Mile)2:03:19 (9:24/Mile)4:14:25 (9:42/Mile)5:07:45 (9:54/Mile)
7,000 Feet8:32 (8:32/Mile)27:14 (8:47/Mile)45:00 (9:00/Mile)56:31 (9:07/Mile)1:34:08 (9:24/Mile)2:05:34 (9:35/Mile)4:18:43 (9:52/Mile)5:12:57 (10:04/Mile)
8,000 Feet8:42 (8:42/Mile)27:46 (8:57/Mile)45:53 (9:10/Mile)57:41 (9:18/Mile)1:36:00 (9:36/Mile)2:08:01 (9:46/Mile)4:23:38 (10:03/Mile)5:18:54 (10:15/Mile)
9,000 Feet8:53 (8:53/Mile)28:24 (9:09/Mile)46:54 (9:22/Mile)58:56 (9:30/Mile)1:38:12 (9:49/Mile)2:10:53 (9:59/Mile)4:29:09 (10:16/Mile)5:25:35 (10:28/Mile)
10,000 Feet9:06 (9:06/Mile)29:05 (9:22/Mile)48:05 (9:37/Mile)1:00:24 (9:44/Mile)1:40:37 (10:03/Mile)2:14:04 (10:14/Mile)4:35:42 (10:31/Mile)5:33:30 (10:44/Mile)
11,000 Feet9:20 (9:20/Mile)29:53 (9:38/Mile)49:24 (9:52/Mile)1:02:05 (10:00/Mile)1:43:21 (10:20/Mile)2:17:45 (10:30/Mile)4:42:52 (10:47/Mile)5:42:10 (11:00/Mile)
12,000 Feet9:37 (9:37/Mile)30:48 (9:56/Mile)50:56 (10:11/Mile)1:04:02 (10:19/Mile)1:46:33 (10:39/Mile)2:21:57 (10:50/Mile)4:51:03 (11:06/Mile)5:52:05 (11:19/Mile)
13,000 Feet9:56 (9:56/Mile)31:50 (10:16/Mile)52:41 (10:32/Mile)1:06:12 (10:40/Mile)1:50:14 (11:01/Mile)2:26:45 (11:12/Mile)5:00:28 (11:28/Mile)6:03:28 (11:41/Mile)
14,000 Feet10:18 (10:18/Mile)33:02 (10:39/Mile)54:38 (10:55/Mile)1:08:43 (11:05/Mile)1:54:22 (11:26/Mile)2:32:11 (11:37/Mile)5:11:19 (11:52/Mile)6:16:35 (12:07/Mile)

7 Long Runs for Marathon Plans

These tables are included because the definitions in the book are a little complex, and it is not obvious what the total distance, time or difficulty is for of some of these long runs. This is especially true of the elite plan for non-elite runners, where there is scaling of the time & distance.

7.1 2Q Long Runs

The table shows the long runs from the 2Q Plan based on an assumed peak weekly distance of 60 Miles. You can set the peak weekly distance to your expected value in the input form. These workouts are the 56-70 miles/90-113 Km per week sub-plan, and other weekly distances have different workouts.

Week Weekly Distance
Max 60 Mile
Long Run
Distance
Long Run
Time
% of
marathon race
Long Run
Workout
1 (18 to race)48 (80% max)162:31:5658%1 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 10:35
6 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 54:48
1 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 10:35
6 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 54:48
2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
2 (17 to race)48 (80% max)12.72:05:5743%2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
3 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 25:39
60 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 5.7 Mile
1 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 8:33
1 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 10:35
3 (16 to race)54 (90% max)11.32:00:0034%120 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 11.3 Mile
4 (15 to race)54 (90% max)162:33:2357%2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
8 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 1:13:04
1 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 10:35
3 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 27:24
2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
5 (14 to race)54 (90% max)13.72:16:2847%1 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 10:35
2x [2 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 17:06,
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsprecover for 2 min]
60 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 5.7 Mile
2 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 17:06
1 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 10:35
6 (13 to race)54 (90% max)11.32:00:0034%120 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 11.3 Mile
7 (12 to race)60 (100% max)172:39:3763%1 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 10:35
8 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 1:13:04
1 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 10:35
6 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 54:48
1 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 10:35
8 (11 to race)54 (90% max)162:43:1452%12 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 2:07:00
3 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 25:39
1 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 10:35
9 (10 to race)60 (100% max)12.32:10:0037%130 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 12.3 Mile
10 (9 to race)60 (100% max)162:32:4857%3 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 31:45
6 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 54:48
1 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 10:35
4 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 36:32
1 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 8:33
1 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 10:35
11 (8 to race)54 (90% max)13.72:16:3245%2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
2 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 17:06
60 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 5.7 Mile
2 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 17:06
2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
12 (7 to race)60 (100% max)14.22:30:0043%150 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 14.2 Mile
13 (6 to race)60 (100% max)172:42:3161%3 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 31:45
12 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 1:49:36
2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
14 (5 to race)60 (100% max)172:51:4755%6 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 1:03:30
2 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 17:06
6 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 1:03:30
2 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 17:06
1 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 10:35
15 (4 to race)54 (90% max)14.22:30:0043%150 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 14.2 Mile
16 (3 to race)54 (90% max)172:42:3161%2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
6 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 54:48
1 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 10:35
6 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 54:48
2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
17 (2 to race)54 (90% max)152:32:3351%2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
3x [2 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 17:06,
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsprecover for 2 min]
7 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 1:14:05
18 (1 to race)N/A8.51:30:0026%90 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 8.5 Mile

7.2 4 Week Cycle Long Runs

The table shows the long runs from the 4 Week Cycle Plan based on a peak weekly distance of 60 Miles. These workouts are the 56-70 miles/90-113 Km per week sub-plan, and other weekly distances have different workouts.

Week Weekly Distance
Max 60 Mile
Long Run
Distance
Long Run
Time
% of
marathon race
Long Run
Workout
1 (26 to race)48 (80% max)00:000%No Quality Workout
2 (25 to race)54 (90% max)9.41:40:0028%100 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 9.4 Mile
3 (24 to race)48 (80% max)10.81:43:0440%30 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 2.8 Mile
8 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 1:13:04
4 (23 to race)54 (90% max)101:39:3836%2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
6x [1 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 8:33,
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsprecover for 1 min]
2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
5 (22 to race)60 (100% max)00:000%No Quality Workout
6 (21 to race)48 (80% max)9.91:45:0030%105 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 9.9 Mile
7 (20 to race)60 (100% max)12.82:01:2047%30 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 2.8 Mile
10 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 1:31:20
8 (19 to race)54 (90% max)71:06:5526%2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
3x [1 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 8:33,
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsprecover for 1 min]
2 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 17:06
9 (18 to race)60 (100% max)00:000%No Quality Workout
10 (17 to race)48 (80% max)11.32:00:0034%120 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 11.3 Mile
11 (16 to race)54 (90% max)162:31:5658%4 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 42:20
12 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 1:49:36
12 (15 to race)48 (80% max)81:18:2830%2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
3x [2 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 17:06,
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsprecover for 2 min]
13 (14 to race)60 (100% max)00:000%No Quality Workout
14 (13 to race)54 (90% max)12.32:10:0037%130 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 12.3 Mile
15 (12 to race)48 (80% max)172:39:3762%3 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 31:45
14 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 2:07:52
16 (11 to race)42 (70% max)142:19:5450%4 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 42:20
4x [2 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 17:06,
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsprecover for 2 min]
2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
17 (10 to race)60 (100% max)00:000%No Quality Workout
18 (9 to race)54 (90% max)13.22:20:0040%140 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 13.2 Mile
19 (8 to race)60 (100% max)17.82:47:0066%30 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 2.8 Mile
15 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 2:17:00
20 (7 to race)48 (80% max)142:17:5251%4 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 42:20
4x [2 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 17:06,
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsprecover for 2 min]
1 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 8:33
1 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 10:35
21 (6 to race)60 (100% max)00:000%No Quality Workout
22 (5 to race)54 (90% max)13.22:20:0040%140 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 13.2 Mile
23 (4 to race)54 (90% max)20.73:16:0875%50 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 4.7 Mile
16 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 2:26:08
24 (3 to race)48 (80% max)18.73:05:1172%60 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 5.7 Mile
4x [3 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 25:39,
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsprecover for 3 min]
1 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 10:35
25 (2 to race)42 (70% max)00:000%No Quality Workout
26 (1 to race)N/A8.51:30:0026%90 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 8.5 Mile

7.3 Plan A Long Runs

The table shows the long runs from the Plan A based on a peak weekly distance of 60 Miles.

Week Weekly Distance
Max 60 Mile
Long Run
Distance
Long Run
Time
% of
marathon race
Long Run
Workout
1 (23 to race)42 (70% max)2.830:009%30 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 2.8 Mile
2 (22 to race)42 (70% max)2.830:009%30 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 2.8 Mile
3 (21 to race)42 (70% max)2.830:009%30 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 2.8 Mile
4 (20 to race)42 (70% max)10.51:51:0732%25% of weekly distance, 10.5 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E)
5 (19 to race)42 (70% max)10.51:51:0732%25% of weekly distance, 10.5 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E)
6 (18 to race)42 (70% max)10.51:51:0732%25% of weekly distance, 10.5 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E)
7 (17 to race)48 (80% max)11.32:00:0034%120 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 11.3 Mile
8 (16 to race)48 (80% max)6.11:00:0022%20 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 1.9 Mile
20 min at 8:33 min/Mile (T) for 2.3 Mile
20 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 1.9 Mile
9 (15 to race)42 (70% max)11.21:56:1038%2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
5x [6 min at 8:33 min/Mile (T) for 0.7 Mile,
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsprecover for 1 min]
60 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 5.7 Mile
10 (14 to race)54 (90% max)13.52:22:5241%25% of weekly distance, 13.5 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E)
11 (13 to race)54 (90% max)10.51:49:1035%2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
2x [12 min at 8:33 min/Mile (T) for 1.4 Mile,
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsprecover for 2 min]
60 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 5.7 Mile
12 (12 to race)42 (70% max)11.92:03:1041%2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
6x [6 min at 8:33 min/Mile (T) for 0.7 Mile,
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsprecover for 1 min]
60 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 5.7 Mile
13 (11 to race)60 (100% max)14.22:30:0043%150 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 14.2 Mile
14 (10 to race)54 (90% max)14.82:30:2051%2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
4x [6 min at 8:33 min/Mile (T) for 0.7 Mile,
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsprecover for 1 min]
60 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 5.7 Mile
20 min at 8:33 min/Mile (T) for 2.3 Mile
2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
15 (9 to race)48 (80% max)14.92:22:2054%2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
100 min at 9:08 min/Mile (M) for 10.9 Mile
2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
16 (8 to race)60 (100% max)14.22:30:0043%150 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 14.2 Mile
17 (7 to race)54 (90% max)16.72:50:2057%2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
2x [12 min at 8:33 min/Mile (T) for 1.4 Mile,
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsprecover for 2 min]
80 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 7.6 Mile
20 min at 8:33 min/Mile (T) for 2.3 Mile
2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
18 (6 to race)42 (70% max)17.12:42:2062%2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
120 min at 9:08 min/Mile (M) for 13.1 Mile
2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
19 (5 to race)60 (100% max)14.22:30:0043%150 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 14.2 Mile
20 (4 to race)48 (80% max)17.22:58:2059%2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
4x [6 min at 8:33 min/Mile (T) for 0.7 Mile,
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsprecover for 1 min]
80 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 7.6 Mile
4x [6 min at 8:33 min/Mile (T) for 0.7 Mile,
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsprecover for 1 min]
2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
21 (3 to race)42 (70% max)14.22:30:0043%150 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 14.2 Mile
22 (2 to race)42 (70% max)192:59:2069%2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
15 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 2:17:00
2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
23 (1 to race)36 (60% max)9.91:42:1033%2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
2x [15 min at 8:33 min/Mile (T) for 1.8 Mile,
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsprecover for 3 min]
45 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 4.3 Mile

7.4 Complete a Marathon Long Runs

The table shows the long runs from the Plan for Completing a Marathon based on a peak weekly distance of 60 Miles.

Week Weekly Distance
Max 60 Mile
Long Run
Distance
Long Run
Time
% of
marathon race
Long Run
Workout
1 (18 to race)42 (70% max)2.830:009%30 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 2.8 Mile
2 (17 to race)42 (70% max)2.830:009%30 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 2.8 Mile
3 (16 to race)42 (70% max)2.830:009%30 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 2.8 Mile
4 (15 to race)42 (70% max)13.92:26:4142%33% of weekly distance, 13.9 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E)
5 (14 to race)42 (70% max)13.92:26:4142%33% of weekly distance, 13.9 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E)
6 (13 to race)42 (70% max)13.92:26:4142%33% of weekly distance, 13.9 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E)
7 (12 to race)48 (80% max)14.22:30:0043%150 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 14.2 Mile
8 (11 to race)48 (80% max)14.22:30:0043%150 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 14.2 Mile
9 (10 to race)42 (70% max)6.31:06:4019%15% of weekly distance, 6.3 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E)
10 (9 to race)54 (90% max)14.22:30:0043%150 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 14.2 Mile
11 (8 to race)54 (90% max)14.22:30:0043%150 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 14.2 Mile
12 (7 to race)42 (70% max)11.32:00:0034%120 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 11.3 Mile
13 (6 to race)60 (100% max)9.91:42:0035%3x [6 min at 8:33 min/Mile (T) for 0.7 Mile,
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsprecover for 1 min]
60 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 5.7 Mile
3x [6 min at 8:33 min/Mile (T) for 0.7 Mile,
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsprecover for 1 min]
14 (5 to race)54 (90% max)14.22:30:0043%150 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 14.2 Mile
15 (4 to race)60 (100% max)14.22:30:0043%150 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 14.2 Mile
16 (3 to race)48 (80% max)9.91:42:0035%3x [6 min at 8:33 min/Mile (T) for 0.7 Mile,
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsprecover for 1 min]
60 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 5.7 Mile
3x [6 min at 8:33 min/Mile (T) for 0.7 Mile,
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsprecover for 1 min]
17 (2 to race)48 (80% max)11.32:00:0034%120 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 11.3 Mile
18 (1 to race)42 (70% max)6.31:06:4019%15% of weekly distance, 6.3 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E)

7.5 Elite/12 Weeks Plan Long Runs

As the name suggests, the Elite Plan is intended for elite marathon runners with a race time of 2:10 or less. The plan calls for scaling the workouts for sub-elite runners, with each mile being replaced with a time at the given pace. So an elite runner's 8 miles at easy pace becomes 48 minutes at easy pace. Likewise, marathon and tempo paces are scaled to 5 minutes and 4:45 respectively. This plan is called the elite plan or the 12 week plan. The table shows the long runs from the Scaled elite marathon plan based on a peak weekly distance of 60 Miles.

Week Weekly Distance
Max 60 Mile
Long Run
Distance
Long Run
Time
% of
marathon race
Long Run
Workout
1 (24 to race)42 (70% max)2.830:009%30 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 2.8 Mile
2 (23 to race)42 (70% max)2.830:009%30 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 2.8 Mile
3 (22 to race)42 (70% max)2.830:009%30 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 2.8 Mile
4 (21 to race)42 (70% max)10.51:51:0732%25% of weekly distance, 10.5 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E)
5 (20 to race)42 (70% max)10.51:51:0732%25% of weekly distance, 10.5 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E)
6 (19 to race)42 (70% max)10.51:51:0732%25% of weekly distance, 10.5 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E)
7 (18 to race)48 (80% max)9.91:33:3035%1.1 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 12:00 (scaled 2 miles)
3.3 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 30:00 (scaled 6 miles)
0.6 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 4:45 (scaled 1 miles)
2.7 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 25:00 (scaled 5 miles)
0.6 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 4:45 (scaled 1 miles)
0.5 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 5:00 (scaled 1 miles)
1.1 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 12:00 (scaled 2 miles)
8 (17 to race)48 (80% max)11.31:52:3037%1.1 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 12:00 (scaled 2 miles)
1.7 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 14:15 (scaled 3 miles)
60 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 5.7 Mile
1.7 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 14:15 (scaled 3 miles)
1.1 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 12:00 (scaled 2 miles)
9 (16 to race)42 (70% max)10.21:48:0031%10.2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 1:48:00 (scaled 18 miles)
10 (15 to race)54 (90% max)11.11:43:3039%1.1 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 12:00 (scaled 2 miles)
4.4 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 40:00 (scaled 8 miles)
0.6 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 4:45 (scaled 1 miles)
2.2 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 20:00 (scaled 4 miles)
0.6 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 4:45 (scaled 1 miles)
1.1 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 10:00 (scaled 2 miles)
1.1 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 12:00 (scaled 2 miles)
11 (14 to race)54 (90% max)12.72:10:2543%2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
2x [1.1 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 9:30 (scaled 2 miles),
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsprecover for 2 min]
60 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 5.7 Mile
1.7 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 14:15 (scaled 3 miles)
1.1 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 12:00 (scaled 2 miles)
12 (13 to race)42 (70% max)11.32:00:0034%11.3 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 2:00:00 (scaled 20 miles)
13 (12 to race)60 (100% max)12.31:55:3044%2.3 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 24:00 (scaled 4 miles)
4.4 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 40:00 (scaled 8 miles)
0.6 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 4:45 (scaled 1 miles)
3.3 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 30:00 (scaled 6 miles)
0.6 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 4:45 (scaled 1 miles)
1.1 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 12:00 (scaled 2 miles)
14 (11 to race)54 (90% max)13.22:15:1045%2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
2.2 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 19:00 (scaled 4 miles)
5.7 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 1:00:00 (scaled 10 miles)
2x [1.1 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 9:30 (scaled 2 miles),
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsprecover for 2 min]
1.1 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 12:00 (scaled 2 miles)
15 (10 to race)48 (80% max)11.32:00:0034%11.3 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 2:00:00 (scaled 20 miles)
16 (9 to race)60 (100% max)12.31:57:3043%3.4 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 36:00 (scaled 6 miles)
2x [3.3 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 30:00 (scaled 6 miles),
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp0.6 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 4:45 (scaled 1 miles)]
1.1 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 12:00 (scaled 2 miles)
17 (8 to race)54 (90% max)12.32:02:0041%1.1 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 12:00 (scaled 2 miles)
2.2 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 19:00 (scaled 4 miles)
5.7 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 1:00:00 (scaled 10 miles)
2.2 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 19:00 (scaled 4 miles)
1.1 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 12:00 (scaled 2 miles)
18 (7 to race)42 (70% max)12.52:12:0037%12.5 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 2:12:00 (scaled 22 miles)
19 (6 to race)60 (100% max)12.82:02:3045%4.5 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 48:00 (scaled 8 miles)
4.4 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 40:00 (scaled 8 miles)
0.6 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 4:45 (scaled 1 miles)
2.2 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 20:00 (scaled 4 miles)
0.6 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 4:45 (scaled 1 miles)
0.5 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 5:00 (scaled 1 miles)
20 (5 to race)48 (80% max)12.32:02:0041%1.1 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 12:00 (scaled 2 miles)
2.2 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 19:00 (scaled 4 miles)
5.7 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 1:00:00 (scaled 10 miles)
2.2 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 19:00 (scaled 4 miles)
1.1 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 12:00 (scaled 2 miles)
21 (4 to race)42 (70% max)12.52:12:0037%12.5 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 2:12:00 (scaled 22 miles)
22 (3 to race)42 (70% max)12.31:57:3043%3.4 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 36:00 (scaled 6 miles)
2x [3.3 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 30:00 (scaled 6 miles),
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp0.6 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 4:45 (scaled 1 miles)]
1.1 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 12:00 (scaled 2 miles)
23 (2 to race)42 (70% max)10.71:46:3038%1.1 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 12:00 (scaled 2 miles)
3x [1.1 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 9:30 (scaled 2 miles),
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp2 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 0.2 Mile]
5.7 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 1:00:00 (scaled 10 miles)
24 (1 to race)30 (50% max)8.51:30:0026%90 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 8.5 Mile

7.6 Unscaled Elite/12 Weeks Plan Long Runs

This version of the elite plan is without the scaling, and is included here for comparison onl. The table shows the long runs from the Unscaled elite marathon plan based on a peak weekly distance of 60 Miles.

Week Weekly Distance
Max 60 Mile
Long Run
Distance
Long Run
Time
% of
marathon race
Long Run
Workout
1 (24 to race)42 (70% max)2.830:009%30 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 2.8 Mile
2 (23 to race)42 (70% max)2.830:009%30 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 2.8 Mile
3 (22 to race)42 (70% max)2.830:009%30 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 2.8 Mile
4 (21 to race)42 (70% max)10.51:51:0732%25% of weekly distance, 10.5 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E)
5 (20 to race)42 (70% max)10.51:51:0732%25% of weekly distance, 10.5 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E)
6 (19 to race)42 (70% max)10.51:51:0732%25% of weekly distance, 10.5 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E)
7 (18 to race)48 (80% max)182:49:0266%2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
6 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 54:48
1 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 8:33
5 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 45:40
1 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 8:33
1 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 9:08
2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
8 (17 to race)48 (80% max)15.72:33:3855%2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
3 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 25:39
60 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 5.7 Mile
3 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 25:39
2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
9 (16 to race)42 (70% max)183:10:3054%18 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 3:10:30
10 (15 to race)54 (90% max)203:07:1874%2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
8 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 1:13:04
1 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 8:33
4 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 36:32
1 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 8:33
2 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 18:16
2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
11 (14 to race)54 (90% max)16.72:46:1158%2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
2x [2 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 17:06 ,
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsprecover for 2 min]
60 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 5.7 Mile
3 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 25:39
2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
12 (13 to race)42 (70% max)203:31:4060%20 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 3:31:40
13 (12 to race)60 (100% max)223:28:2880%4 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 42:20
8 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 1:13:04
1 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 8:33
6 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 54:48
1 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 8:33
2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
14 (11 to race)54 (90% max)223:40:3475%2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
4 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 34:12
10 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 1:45:50
2x [2 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 17:06 ,
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsprecover for 2 min]
2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
15 (10 to race)48 (80% max)203:31:4060%20 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 3:31:40
16 (9 to race)60 (100% max)223:31:2278%6 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 1:03:30
2x [6 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 54:48 ,
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp1 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 8:33 ]
2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
17 (8 to race)54 (90% max)223:36:3476%2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
4 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 34:12
10 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 1:45:50
4 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 34:12
2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
18 (7 to race)42 (70% max)223:52:5066%22 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 3:52:50
19 (6 to race)60 (100% max)233:40:3082%8 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 1:24:40
8 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 1:13:04
1 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 8:33
4 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 36:32
1 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 8:33
1 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 9:08
20 (5 to race)48 (80% max)223:36:3476%2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
4 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 34:12
10 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 1:45:50
4 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 34:12
2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
21 (4 to race)42 (70% max)223:52:5066%22 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 3:52:50
22 (3 to race)42 (70% max)223:31:2278%6 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 1:03:30
2x [6 Mile at 9:08 min/Mile (M) in 54:48 ,
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp1 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 8:33 ]
2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
23 (2 to race)42 (70% max)18.63:04:1863%2 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 21:10
3x [2 Mile at 8:33 min/Mile (T) in 17:06 ,
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp2 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 0.2 Mile]
10 Mile at 10:35 min/Mile (E) in 1:45:50
24 (1 to race)30 (50% max)8.51:30:0026%90 min at 10:35 min/Mile (E) for 8.5 Mile