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4:30 marathon NSA / NSM training paces

These NSA / NSM training paces are based on a 4:30 marathon. Short reps (3 min) target 5:55/km, medium reps (6 min) 6:04/km, long reps (10 min) 6:15/km, and easy running stays around 8:08/km. Open the sample plan or use the calculator below to adjust to your actual time.

Training paces 4:30 Marathon
10-min reps 6:15/km 3 x 10 min
6-min reps 6:04/km 5 x 6 min
3-min reps 5:55/km 9 x 3 min
Easy pace 8:08/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

6:15/km
Wed Easy run

45 min

Thu 5 x 6 min

50 min total · 60-90s recovery

6:04/km
Fri Easy run

40 min

Sat 9 x 3 min

55 min total · 60s recovery

5:55/km
Sun Easy run

75 min

Equivalent race performances

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

5K 28:30
10K 59:12
Half marathon 2:11:07
Marathon 4:29:36

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Nearest plan: 6 h/week

Generates a 15-week build plan.

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