The training plan I'm going with is from Nike and was actually posted for last year's Chicago marathon. I like that it is 4 days a week of running (5 is TOO MANY!) and I also like that the really long runs (14+) are separated by semi-long runs (6-9). We are starting on week 4 from the beginner runner plan.
I'll attempt to post weekly recaps and goal's for the week ahead so you can all keep me motivated and don't be afraid to tell me I'm slackin! Speaking of goals, my goals for the ENTIRE 14 weeks before the marathon are:
- Never miss a long run
- Strength train at least once/week, ideally twice
- Run 3-4 times week
- One yoga or long stretch session a week
- ENJOY a rest day or two a week and really rest...no short runs or long walks...my legs need to REST
Marathon Training Week 1 - Say It Do It - July 4-10
Monday - 4.5 miles easy pace with friends to kickoff marathon training
Tuesday - 6 mile run with 4x 30 second pickups
Wednesday - Strength training (Body Pump at gym or Jackie Warner DVD at home)
Thursday - 4.5 mile easy to moderate pace
Friday - REST or Morning yoga
Saturday - REST
Sunday - 6 miles marathon pace (thinking about 10:30)
Total mileage goal: 21
I hope everyone is having a great 4th of July weekend! I'm off to go exercise these two critters, I'm watching my friends golden this weekend. Toni and Stacey are BFFs!
2 comments:
Your goals for the training cycle sound perfect!! My big advice from my experience is NO serious walking the two days before the race. Look forward to your recaps! I'm either doing a late fall marathon in dec or waiting until march or April next year. I'm ready for some
Half races! :)
Ashley...thanks for that tip, I hope I can stick to it...we are arriving in Chicago a few days before the race! I already told my friends we will be taking cabs and the bus everywhere...NO walking :)
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