Working Cycle: This plan is such that it is towards the extreme end with high mileage during the week, hard and advanced workouts along with fingertip strategies for tapering.
Performance Optimization:
The V02 max should be improved as well.
Each participant should employ their own strategy for pace controlling which is based on the previous races.
Sample Workouts:
Heavy Interval training for example including 800m repeats at race pace.
Substantial Runs over 18 miles on race day.
Advanced Nutrition:
Strategies on carbohydrate loading.
Improvised hydration.
Mental Preparation:
Any psychological techniques for visualization.
How a participant can overcome certain mental barriers in a marathon.
Theoretical Knowledge:
Suggestions on how to improve one’s running economy along with their biomechanics.
Recovery includes extreme measures such as taking cold baths or opting for a sports massage.