I recently ran a 1:21 half on 40-50 mpw and last year ran 2:59 on 60 mpw when my fitness was a bit lower.
I recently ran a 1:21 half on 40-50 mpw and last year ran 2:59 on 60 mpw when my fitness was a bit lower.
Yes, it's possible.
i run about 50km a week and run a 2:48 marathon
I ran ~2:36 on ~50 mile weeks.
How would one structure one's training to build the necessary endurance?
In my case I mixed in some cycling and football (actual football not american football). Swimming too but I don't think the swimming improved my endurance because my heartrate never gets very high when swimming. I just used the swimming for core and upper body strength.