Sub-3 marathon coach. Break 3 hours with a real plan.
Sub-3 is the wall most marathoners crash into — not for lack of work, but for lack of structure. Online 1:1 coaching built around marathon-pace long runs, double-threshold weeks, and a race plan that holds.
What the coaching looks like.
MP long runs that bite
16–22 miles with 8–14 at 6:50/mi. Done weekly in the final block. The hardest workout in marathon training, and the one that breaks 3.
Double-threshold weeks
Two threshold sessions, 36–48 hours apart, periodized in the build. The Norwegian protocol, calibrated to your week.
Race plan locked
Pacing strategy, fuel intake, weather backup — all decided by week 16. You execute, you don't improvise.
What you get.
- Plan rebuilt every 4 weeks from your real data — not a template.
- Marathon-pace long-run progression keyed to race week, not a chart.
- Strength + mobility built in to protect the final 8-week block.
- Direct messaging access — same coach, every week.
- Race-week taper, pre-race meal, warm-up routine — all rehearsed.
They put in the work.
Here's what came out.
“Breno took me from a 5K runner to a full Ironman finisher. 5K 16:57, 70.3 in 4:30, and my first full at IRONMAN Arizona in 9:35 at age 39. The plans fit around clinic, the lab, and three kids — nothing was wasted.”
“Two years with Breno: 26 minutes off my 70.3 and a sub-11 full Ironman. The progression was patient and the workouts were the right ones at the right time.”
“Unparalleled value. Breno builds a methodical plan that actually targets the weaknesses you'd rather not look at — that's why it works.”
“I finished D2R2 180k — 19 of the 20 climbs are genuinely steep — and I finished it better than I expected. Breno had me ready.”
“Running faster. Breno taught me how to actually run easy so I could race faster — and now I'm running both faster and further than I have in years.”
“Busy parent of three with a full-time job. The flexibility in how Breno builds the week is what makes this sustainable for me — the training fits the life, not the other way around.”
“Personalized, motivating sessions. Breno meets athletes wherever they are — beginner or experienced — and the work shows up on race day.”
“A comprehensive, easy-to-follow plan that works for people with busy lives. Nothing feels arbitrary — every session has a reason.”
FAQ
How long does it take to break 3 hours in the marathon?
Depends where you are. From a 3:15 marathon, 6–12 months. From a 3:30, 12–18. From a 3:45+, plan on 18–24 months with a structured base block first.
What mileage do I need to run sub-3?
Most sub-3 athletes train at 55–75 mpw. Some break through at 50, some need 85. We build off your current base, not a chart.
What's the key workout for sub-3?
Marathon-pace long runs. 16–22 miles with 8–14 miles at 6:50/mi pace. If you can hold MP for 14 miles in training, you can hold it for 20+ on race day.
How much does sub-3 marathon coaching cost?
Phoenix $350/mo (most common) or ThunderBird $750/mo (capped at 4 athletes). Aurora is typically for athletes earlier in their journey.
Break 3 hours. Coached, not guessed.
Free 30-minute strategy call. We map your timeline, your race, and the right tier.
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