How to Use Training Cycle Builder

Race training begins with preparatory plans and cycling through these plans while emphasizing the stress/rest cycle is important to get you to your race healthy and fit. Here are a few suggestions on different training cycles based on specific goals:

1. Long Race in ~6 Months:
   • Recovery Plan (up to 4 weeks)
   • Base training (up to 8 weeks)
   • Optional Hill and Speed Modules
   • Race-specific training (up to 16 weeks)

   • Total length: 16-36 weeks

     Focus on Speed:

   • Similar to the first scenario but with emphasis on shorter distances
   • Stamina Module instead of Speed Module
   • 5K-10K training plan (or other distance)

   • Total length: 12-32 weeks

     Half Marathon Focus:

   • Recovery Plan
   • Base and optional modules
   • Speed Module before Half-marathon plan

   • Total length: 12-36 weeks

     Quick Marathon/Half-Marathon Turnaround:

   • Recovery Plan (up to 4 weeks)
   • Marathon or Half-Marathon plan (shortened if coming off a recent cycle)

   • Total length: 4-10 weeks

     Race Again While Fit:

   • Recovery Plan (up to 4 weeks)
   • 10K training plan (shortened if coming off a recent cycle)
   • Total length: 4-8 weeks