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5 articles on sub-elite, newest first. Every one is sourced and links to the calculator it applies to.
Sub-Elite Marathon Training Plan: 16 Weeks, 120 km Peak, 2:20 to 2:45
A 16-week sub-elite marathon plan for 2:20 to 2:45 runners: six runs a week, peak 120 km, 34 km long runs, marathon pace plus threshold combos. Free.
Sub-Elite Maintenance Running Plan: 70 to 100 km a Week
A sub-elite maintenance running plan for 70 to 100 km a week: six runs, 22 km long runs, 30-minute tempos, 5 × 4 min intervals. What stays and what drops.
Sub-Elite Half Marathon Training Plan: 12 Weeks for 1:10 to 1:20
A 12-week sub-elite half marathon plan for 1:10 to 1:20 runners: six runs a week, peak 95 km, 9 km race-pace runs at almost exactly threshold pace.
Sub-Elite 5k Training Plan: 8 Weeks for 15 to 17 Minutes
An 8-week sub-elite 5k plan for 15 to 17 minute runners: six runs a week, peak 78 km, 6 × 1000 m at interval pace, 12 × 200 m reps, 90 % easy. Free.
Sub-Elite 10k Training Plan: 10 Weeks for 30 to 35 Minutes
A 10-week sub-elite 10k plan for 30 to 35 minute runners: six runs a week, peak 88 km, 6 km of 10k-pace reps with 200 m jogs, 30-minute tempos. Free.