Zane Robertson – Training Log Leading Into 2:08 Marathon Debut
Below you will find Zane Robertson’s 2.5 weeks of training leading into his debut Marathon where he ran 2:08:19 at the Gold Coast Marathon on July 7th 2019. Zane spent this time at his training base in Sululta, Ethiopia (2800m/9100ft altitude) where most of the training runs included undulating hills.
To learn a deeper understanding of Zane Robertson’s life and training, have a listen to this interview Robertson did with renowned running physiotherapist Brad Beer on the Physical Performance Show just a few days before his 2:08 Marathon debut.
Wed Jun 12
10 x 1km hard/moderate on road 3.21, 2.51, 3.22, 2.56, 3.21, 2.57, 3.25, 2.52, 3.20, 2.51, 3.17, 2.50, 3.14, 2.50, 3.16, 2.50, 3.16, 2.49, 3.13, 2.47 / / afternoon Gym heavy weights + plyometric sets between sets
Thu Jun 13
1h40mins easy / /10am Core / / afternoon 35mins easy
Fri Jun 14
2h moderate run on hills (Mt entoto 3000m+ altitude / / 10am leg strength home / afternoon 35mins easy
Sat Jun 15
60mins easy / / rest
Sun Jun 16
Rest
Mon Jun 17
0mins moderate / / 40mins easy
Tue Jun 18
5km warm up +100m hill sprints X10 +5km warm down / / 40mins easy
Wed Jun 19
10 x 1km 90sec recovery, 2.45, 2.40, 2.42, 2.40, 2.39, 2.40, 2.35, 2.45, 2.45, 2.45 / / afternoon Gym Weights + holds + light plyometrics + 30mins easy
Thu Jun 20
80mins easy / / 40mins easy
Fri Jun 21
60mins easy / / 30mins easy
Sat Jun 22
30km long run (3:25/km ave) Splits: 3.50, 3.41, 3.41, 3.45, 3.48, 3.33, 3.39, 3.42, 3.35, 3.25, 3.21, 3.21, 3.25, 3.19, 3.24, 3.21, 3.22, 3.22, 3.16, 3.20, 3.21, 3.22, 3.12, 3.14, 3.12, 3.08, 3.06, 3.07, 3.00, 2.58 / / afternoon Gym holds, body weight exercises
Sun Jun 23
Rest
Mon Jun 24
75 moderate at entoto / / 10am core/ / 3pm 40mins
Tue Jun 25
5km warm up +100m hill sprints X10 +5km warm down / / 10am 30mins easy
Wed Jun 26
2 x 10km 4min recovery, pace at 30.00, 29.40 / / afternoon Gym weights + holds + 30mins easy
Thu Jun 27
70mins easy / / 10am Core / / 30mins easy
Fri Jun 28
60mins moderate / / afternoon rest
Sat Jun 29
70mins easy / / 10am core / / 2pm 30mins progressive
Sun Jun 30
Stretching in the house, skipping sets and ankle stability
Mon Jul 1
5km warm up +100m hill sprints X10 +5km warm down / / 11am 30mins easy + Gym holds, Last weight sets, plyometrics
Tue Jul 2
60/70 easy + drills / / afternoon flight to Australia
Wed Jul 3
Travel: Ethiopia to Gold Coast
Thu Jul 4
45mins progressive + strides
Fri Jul 5
40mins easy + strides
Sat Jul 6
30mins easy +strides
Sun Jul 7
Gold Coast Marathon 3rd in 2:08:19
** Note from Zane: Easy/moderate runs never have a set pace but are usually progressive and on very hilly routes above 2800m (9100ft) therefore paces are irrelevant. It’s just time spent on feet.
