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Marathon Supplemental Strength Training
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Marathon Supplemental Strength Training

Steven W.
Steven W.· Jul 2024
38athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
2 days
Level
Intermediate, Beginner
Goal
Athletics
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
60 min
Supplemental strength training program to maintain strength and (hopefully, no guarantees) prevent injury when training for a marathon. It is a modification of the "Runner's Peak Mileage Template" in Finish Strong: Resistance Training for Endurance Athletes by Boergers and Gingerelli. It was modified to accommodate my 5x/week run schedule, and to avoid taking up three power racks at a time for supersets (don't be that guy!). Exercises are capped at RPE8 to limit fatigue. Day 1 is a Recovery Day. Why is it Day 1? Because my Long Run day is Saturday, and Boostcamp's week starts on Sunday. Day 2 is called "Get It". I think that's self explanatory?

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on athletics
Athletes who can train 2 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
12.8%
Abs
12.3%
Hamstrings
12.3%
Glutes
11.4%
Upper Back
9.1%
Lats
7.3%
Triceps
7.3%
Front Delts
7.3%
Chest
5.5%
Lower Back
4.1%
Biceps
2.3%
Calves
1.8%
Middle Delts
1.8%
Stretching
1.8%
Adductors
1.4%
Forearms
1.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1APlank31 min
1BWalking Lunge (Dumbbell)38 reps
1CInverted Row312 reps
Superset
2APlank Pull Through310 reps
2BRomanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)110 reps@8
18 reps@8
16 reps@8
2CPush Up35–8 reps
3Standing Calf Raise215 reps@8
4Dorsiflexion With Band210 reps
5Standing Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)210 reps@8
6Dead Bug210 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1ASide Plank30.5 min
1BFront Squat (Barbell)110 reps@8
18 reps@8
16 reps@8
1CPull-Up (Assisted)38–12 reps@8
Superset
2AOverhead Plate Circle310 reps@8
2BTrap Bar Deadlift110 reps@8
18 reps@8
16 reps@8
2CFloor Press (Dumbbell)110 reps@8
18 reps@8
16 reps@8
3Step-Up (Weighted)210 reps@8
4Resisted Alternating Knee To Chest210 reps
5Glute-Ham Raise28 reps
6Wide Grip Lat Pulldown210 reps@8

Weeks 2–8 are in the app

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Common questions

Yes, Marathon Supplemental Strength Training is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 8 weeks are fully unlocked.

This program is built around a garage gym. Make sure you have consistent access before starting, since the progression model assumes you can perform the same movements week over week.

Each session typically takes around 60 minutes to complete. That estimate covers your working sets but doesn't account for warm-up or rest between sets, so budget a little extra time when you're first learning the movements.

Marathon Supplemental Strength Training is structured around 2 training days per week, with rest days built in to allow for recovery. The Boostcamp app lets you reschedule sessions if your week doesn't go to plan.

The program runs for 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Marathon Supplemental Strength Training is available inside the Boostcamp app, free on iOS and Android. Once you download the app, you can search for the program by name. The app tracks all your sets and weights automatically, so you always know exactly what to do next session.

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