Dennis Jensen the Danish record holder on 5000m started his first marathon project mid July 2004. From mid August to mid October he ran 120km per week over 12-14 sessions with no intervals and no long runs (except two test runs in MP over half a marathon). In total he ran app. one specific paced marathon per week.
Dennis Jensen had his marathon debut in New York City Marathon, November the 7th 2004.
 
In 2005 Dennis continued with a moderate training volume and finished his second marathon in 2:18:36 (Amsterdam Marathon).
 
 
Dennis' marathon preparation.
 
 
 
 
It is a Win-Win-Situation,
I win if Dennis win,
and I win, if I win!        Peder Troldborg
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3.47,04
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Dennis Jensen (69-9-11):
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What does it take to make a fast one endure?
First of all a lot of training done at marathon race pace, at least in the case of a well-trained 5000 m track runner.
Peder Troldborg