Gale Training Plan

Higher mileage and bigger workouts for making major breakthroughs

If you have ambitious goals in the marathon and want to step up your training, Gale is a great choice. The Gale plan sits at a sweet spot for many runners: enough volume to get great performance returns, but not so much that you're doubling every single day.

Initial Mileage
50-55 mi/wk
80-88 km/wk
Peak Mileage
70-80 mi/wk
115-130 km/wk
Typical Goal Times
2:25-3:15

💨 Gale is a great fit if you are:

  • Aiming for a significant PR
  • Making subsequent attempt at qualifying for London, Boston, or other major-city races
  • A post-collegiate long-distance runner
  • A runner with three or more years of experience

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Gale: 18-week version

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Gale: 18-week version

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Gale: 12-week version

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Gale: 12-week version

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