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.