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.
Is this coaching right for you?
Coaching for this build runs from $250 every 4 weeks ($3,250 per year). Here is who it does and does not suit.
This is for you if
- You have run a marathon in roughly 3:05 to 3:20 and sub-3 is the next realistic step, not a fantasy.
- You can sustain 50 to 70 miles a week through a build without breaking.
- You want marathon-pace volume programmed properly instead of guessing how much is enough.
- You want someone to hold your pacing discipline in the first 10K on race day.
This is not for you if
- Your current marathon PR is over 3:30. Sub-3 is likely two seasons away, and paying for a sub-3 block now buys you an injury rather than a time. Coach this season's realistic goal first.
- You cannot commit to 50+ miles a week. There is no version of sub-3 at 35 miles a week and no coach can shortcut that.
- You have a history of stress fractures or recurring soft-tissue injury and no physio involved. Get the medical side in place before adding load.
- You want the sub-3 conversation without the sub-3 price. Performance at $4,550 per year is the tier for this — Elite is not required and will not make you faster.
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.”
“I finished D2R2 180k — 19 of the 20 climbs are genuinely steep — and I finished it better than I expected. Breno had me ready.”
“Unparalleled value. Breno builds a methodical plan that actually targets the weaknesses you'd rather not look at — that's why it works.”
“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.”
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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.
What happens after you book the call
Twenty minutes, free, and you leave with a recommendation in writing whether or not you buy anything.
Pick a time that suits you
Twenty minutes, video or phone, in English, Portugues or Espanol.
You get a confirmation email immediately
With the link and two short questions so the call is not spent on basics.
We talk about your goal, not my services
There is no pitch. If the honest answer is a $35 plan or Apex, that is the answer you get.
You leave with a recommendation in writing
A short follow-up email with what I would do next, whether or not you buy anything.
Refunds, cancellation and pausing
- Cancelling
- Cancel any time by email, with no notice period and no exit fee. Your current 4-week cycle finishes as normal and you are not billed again.
- Refunds
- Cycles already started are not refunded, because the plan for those weeks has already been written and delivered. If you cancel before the first session of a new cycle has been published, that cycle is refunded in full.
- Pausing
- You can pause for injury, illness, travel or life for up to 8 weeks a year at no cost, and your seat on the roster is held. Tell me before the next cycle bills. Beyond 8 weeks the seat goes to the waitlist and you rejoin when there is space.
- Price changes
- Your rate is fixed for as long as you stay coached continuously. Published prices only apply to new athletes.
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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