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4:00 marathon NSA / NSM training paces

These NSA / NSM training paces are based on a 4:00 marathon. Short reps (3 min) target 5:17/km, medium reps (6 min) 5:25/km, long reps (10 min) 5:35/km, and easy running stays around 7:13/km. Open the sample plan or use the calculator below to adjust to your actual time.

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Training paces 4:00 Marathon

10-min reps 5:35/km 3 x 10 min

6-min reps 5:25/km 5 x 6 min

3-min reps 5:17/km 9 x 3 min

Easy pace 7:13/km Easy run

Sample week at 6 hours

Start with this 6-hour week. Keep the quality days controlled and use the easy days for recovery.

Mon Easy run

45 min

Tue 3 x 10 min

50 min total · 90-120s recovery

5:35/km

Wed Easy run

45 min

Thu 5 x 6 min

50 min total · 60-90s recovery

5:25/km

Fri Easy run

40 min

Sat 9 x 3 min

55 min total · 60s recovery

5:17/km

Sun Easy run

75 min

Equivalent race performances

Race equivalents from the same fitness estimate. Treat them as a range for planning.

5K 25:15

10K 52:24

Half marathon 1:56:11

Marathon 4:00:03

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