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Marathon Coaching

Run More Miles.
Get Injured Less.

Evidence-based marathon coaching built on Pfitzinger methodology, integrated strength work, and data-driven adjustments. Get to the start line healthy and the finish line faster.

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6Marathons
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Philosophy

Training Principles

Marathon performance comes from consistent, progressive training that respects physiology. No junk miles, no heroic workouts, no shortcuts.

80/20easy to hard ratio

More Miles, Smarter

The biggest predictor of marathon success is consistent mileage. But more miles only work if you run most of them easy enough to recover. 80% of your running should be conversational pace.

65%injury reduction

Prevent Injury with Strength

Running is repetitive single-leg loading. Weak hips, glutes, and core lead to compensations that become injuries. Targeted strength work fixes the weak links before they break.

18week cycles

Periodization Over Randomness

Training works in phases. Base building, lactate threshold development, race-specific sharpening, and taper. Random hard efforts dont build fitness; structured progression does.

HRVreadiness tracking

Data-Informed, Not Data-Obsessed

Strava, Oura, and Apple Watch provide useful signals. HRV trends, training load, and recovery scores help adjust plans in real-time. But the data serves the running, not the other way around.

Influences

Built on Proven Methods

Pfitzinger

High mileage with purpose

Structured plans that build aerobic capacity through consistent volume and quality lactate threshold work.

Daniels

VDOT-based pacing

Training paces calculated from race performances to ensure every workout targets the right energy system.

Canova

Specific endurance

Race-pace work integrated throughout the training cycle, not just in the final weeks.

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