The DW Performance Advanced Marathon Plan is built for experienced runners targeting approximately a 3:05–3:30 marathon finish who are ready to train at a higher level with greater structure, volume, and marathon-specific work.

This 16-week programme combines threshold development, marathon pace sessions, long-run progression, and controlled speed work to improve endurance, efficiency, and race-day performance.

Designed for ambitious club runners, the plan gradually builds training load while balancing recovery and consistency to help you arrive at the start line fit, strong, and prepared to perform.

Recommended For:

• Experienced runners targeting a sub-3:30 marathon

• Club runners looking to progress to the next level

• Runners already training consistently before starting the block

Typical Training Volume:

• Average weekly mileage: 61km / 38mi

• Peak mileage: 80km / 50mi

• Long runs up to 35km / 22mi

The Plan Includes:

• Threshold and marathon pace sessions

• Progressive long runs

• 5k pace and economy work

• Structured 16-week progression

• Pace guidance

• Fuelling advice

• Recovery guidance

• Race preparation support

Built from real coaching experience to help runners train smarter, stay consistent, and maximise their marathon potential.