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Sub-4 Marathon Plan

Build toward 3:59:59 with marathon-specific pacing, progressive long runs, and structured recovery.

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Mon
WorkoutEasy 8k
Tue
WorkoutTempo 8k
Wed
WorkoutEasy 6k
Thu
WorkoutIntervals 6x800
Fri
RecoveryRest
Sat
WorkoutLong 18k
Sun
RecoveryRest

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A focused plan for the 4-hour barrier

Sub-4 requires sustainable marathon pace, aerobic durability, and disciplined race execution.

Sub-4 marathon pillars

Sustain Marathon Pace

Develop the ability to hold around 9:09 per mile or 5:41 per kilometer over 26.2.

Execute Evenly

Use race-pace sessions and fueling practice to maintain splits late in the race.

Sub-4 marathon plan features

Sub-4 pace workout targeting
Long-run progression with quality segments
Threshold and marathon-pace integration
Taper and race-week planning
Calendar sync and PDF exports
Free personalized generation
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