Below is the training plan I’m thinking of following for the build up to Leadville Trail Marathon. The distances below are designated as either the long Saturday or Sunday run for the week. Click here to see the weekly training plan breakdown. The Emergent Fitness and solid running volume plan has me super excited to go into the event healthy and injury free.

11 week build up to Leadville:
(10 minute mile pace)

Week of April 19 – Long run 15 miles
Week of April 26 – Long run 8 miles
Week of May 3 – Long run 16 miles
Week of May 10 – Long run 17 miles
Week of May 17 – Long run 18 miles
Week of May 24 – Medicine Bow Half Marathon
Week of May 31 – Long run 15 miles
Week of June 7 – Long run 17 miles
Week of June 14 – Long run 20 to 21 miles
Week of June 21 – Long run 8 miles
Week of June 28 – Taper/rest

*All bold is a rest week.

Race day, July 3 – Let’s do this thing mang!

Andy B
outsideallday.com