Marathon Training Begins...FINALLY! - Ben Is Running

Aug 13, 2025

Intro: This is a quick summary of Marathon Training Begins…FINALLY! 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:

After a stress‑fracture, Ben is back to marathon training with a 12‑week plan aimed at a 2:20‑2:24 marathon (≈3:20‑3:25 min/km).
Weekly structure: 3 hard days (marathon‑pace session, speed/track work, moderate long run) + 4 easy days, plus cross‑training and strength work.
Target marathon‑pace run: aim for 25‑30 km at marathon pace to “bank” a quality training effort without full race fatigue.
Use easy runs at ~4:47 min/km (heart‑rate ~130 bpm) for recovery and base building.

Workout Example:

Warm‑up: 2 km easy jog.
Main Set: 7 × 2 km repeats at marathon‑pace (≈3:20‑3:25 min/km) with 2‑minute jog recovery between repeats.
Cool‑down: 2 km easy.
Weekly Schedule: • Monday: Easy run 12 km @ ~4:47 min/km. • Wednesday: Recovery run 6 km @ 4:47 min/km (heart‑rate ~133 bpm). • Friday: Speed/track session (e.g., 2 km repeats). • Saturday: Long run 25‑30 km at marathon pace (or “bank” 25‑30 km at goal pace). • Sunday: Moderate long run 15‑20 km at easy pace. • Other days: Easy runs, cross‑training (bike, swim), strength work to stay injury‑free.

Closing Note: Give this workout a try and tweak the paces to fit your current fitness in the Pacing app. Good luck, and keep pushing toward that Copenhagen marathon finish line! 🚀