83 Days Until I Race The FASTEST Marathon In The World! - Ben Is Running
Intro: This is a quick summary of 83 Days Until I Race The FASTEST Marathon In The World! from Ben Is Running. It’s a great watch — we’re breaking it down so you can try the workout today. Be sure to check out the full video for all the details.
Key Points:
- Ben is in a 12‑week marathon build, currently focusing on easy mileage while managing a hamstring tendonopathy.
- Core training methods include long easy runs (20 km), progression runs (30 km), tempo work (12 km at ~3:35 km), and 5 km repeats at his personal best marathon pace (~3:25 km).
- Mobility and hamstring rehab are emphasized – using the GOWOD app for pre‑run activation and specific single‑leg hamstring exercises.
- He balances bike sessions to keep volume up while intensity is limited.
Workout Example:
- Warm‑up: 4 km easy + mobility routine (5‑10 min) from GOWOD.
- Main set: 2 × 5 km at marathon‑pace (≈3:25 min per km). Keep effort steady; if needed, jog 1 km between repeats to recover.
- Cool‑down: 2 km easy + post‑run hamstring stretch. Tip: Adjust the pace to match your own PB marathon pace in the Pacing app and swap the 5 km repeats for 3 km or 8 km if that better fits your current fitness.
Closing Note: Try this session today, tweak the distances or paces to suit your level, and log it in your Pacing app so you can track progress. Keep an eye on mobility work and easy mileage – they’ll pay off when race day arrives! 🚀
References
Workout - Marathon Pace Endurance
- 15min @ 7'00''/km
- 2 lots of:
- 5.0km @ 5'45''/km
- 7min rest
- 10min @ 7'00''/km
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