Sub 240 HARD Marathon Long Run Session! & HUGE UTMB race announcement! - Ben Parkes

Intro

This is a quick summary of Sub 240 HARD Marathon Long Run Session! & HUGE UTBT race announcement! from Ben Parkes. 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

• Warm‑up: 2 km easy jog, then a relaxed 4.5‑5 km run at 3:30‑3:40 min/km (tempo pace between 10 K and half‑marathon effort).
• Main set: 10 × 1 km repeats with 2 minutes walking recovery between each repeat.
• Keep the effort steady, not all‑out – aim for a consistent 3:30‑3:40 min/km pace throughout each kilometer.
• Use heavier shoes for the workout and switch to lighter race shoes later.
• The workout helps build endurance and strength for long‑distance events like the upcoming UTMB and a marathon at La Palma.

Workout Example

Warm‑up: 2 km easy jog

Main set (10×1 km):
  • Run 1 km @ ~3:30‑3:40 min/km
  • 2‑minute walk recovery
  Repeat 10 times

Cool‑down: 5‑10 km easy jog at comfortable pace

Feel free to adjust the pace to match your current fitness level in the Pacing app.

Closing Note

Give this workout a try on your next long‑run day, tweak the paces to fit your own training, and enjoy the mountain vibes! You can easily customise the intervals in the Pacing app. Happy running!

References

• Sub 240 HARD Marathon Long Run Session! & HUGE UTMB race announcement! - YouTube (YouTube Video)

Workout - Ben Parkes' Pro Marathon 10x1k

• 10min @ 5'00''/km
• 10 lots of:
  • 1.0km @ 3'30''/km
  • 2min rest
• 10min @ 5'00''/km

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