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7 articles on advanced, newest first. Every one is sourced and links to the calculator it applies to.
Advanced Marathon Training Plan: 16 Weeks for Sub-3 Runners
A 16-week advanced marathon plan for 2:45 to 3:15 runners: six runs a week, peak 86 km, 34 km long runs with up to 16 km at marathon pace. Free.
Competitive 50k Ultra Training Plan: Racing on Trail
A 16-week 50k trail ultra plan for runners racing for time or place: six runs, peak 11 hours, 5-hour long runs, hill sessions plus tempo. Free.
Competitive 100k or 50 Mile Ultra Training Plan: 13-Hour Weeks
A 20-week 100k or 50 mile trail plan for runners racing ultras: six runs, peak 13 hours, 6.5-hour long runs, hills plus tempo, 3,600 m weeks. Free.
Advanced Maintenance Running Plan: 50 to 70 km a Week
An advanced maintenance running plan for 50 to 70 km a week: six runs, 21 km long runs, threshold and intervals every week, and how far volume can drop.
Advanced Half Marathon Training Plan: 12 Weeks for 1:20 to 1:30
A 12-week advanced half marathon plan for 1:20 to 1:30 runners: six runs a week, peak 67 km, 22 km long runs with marathon-pace finishes. Free.
Advanced 5k Training Plan: 8 Weeks for 17 to 20 Minutes
An 8-week advanced 5k plan for 17 to 20 minute runners: six runs a week, peak 59 km, 5 × 1000 m at interval pace, 11 × 200 m reps. Built for sub-18. Free.
Advanced 10k Training Plan: 10 Weeks for 35 to 40 Minutes
A 10-week advanced 10k plan for 35 to 40 minute runners: six runs a week, peak 65 km, 86 % easy, 25-minute tempos and 10k-pace reps. Free, from your race.