Training Plan

When I trained for my first marathon in 2012 I purchased a training plan from TrainingPeaks.  I wanted more than "run 5 miles today."  After looking at several, I chose one from a link on Runner's World.  It is a 16 week plan. Here's a bit more:

Runner's World Break-4:00 Marathon Plan  

Ideal for runners who want to break 4:00 in the marathon.  (I have yet to come close to 4 hours, but I still love this plan!) 

Plan Overview:

Weekly Routine: 2 days of rest, 5 days of running

Weekly Mileage: 25-50 miles

Long Runs: start at 9 miles, peak at 22 miles

Speedwork:  strides, marathon goal-pace runs (MP), tempo runs, Yasso 800s 

Perks of the Plan:

• Daily emails with your next workout to keep you on track
• Create your own routes or search our library of routes for tracking your workouts
• Map, graph, and share workouts with your friends by email, Facebook, and view in Google Maps or Google Earth
• Upload workouts from one of more than 80 training devices (Garmin, Suunto, Timex, Polar, more) or easily record your workouts manually
• Track your fitness and gain confidence
• Complete nutrition tracking to monitor your diet
• Get support and answers on the message boards

Instead of posting these on my main page each week, I am posting the entire plan on this page.  I do not follow this plan exactly, many of my easy days I spend on the bike or occasionally just go for a walk.  Some days get moved around but I do my best to hit the key workouts - long runs, intervals, tempo, hills, etc.

Click on any week and it will take you to the post from 2015 when I was training for the Revel Canyon City Marathon.

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