marathon training
One Month Later. What’s Been Happening?
The last time I posted something, I’d just completed a 26.2 mile training run. A lot has happened since then, but I guess the big news is that I have a real marathon to run this weekend in Richmond, VA. Before I share my race goal(s), I’ll attempt to *briefly* summarize the last four weeks.
10/12 [...]
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Fall marathon season is upon us, as is the need for a smart race pacing strategy. It’s amazing how many months of planning, training and dedication can come unstuck in a matter of a few miles on race day. Get your pace wrong in the opening miles of a marathon and it doesn’t matter how [...]
It’s Been A While…
Oh dear — fallen behind on the blogging again, so here’s a quick catch-up on what’s been happening:
Thursday (Day 11): Yesterday, on Day 10, I ran “too-fast-for-an-easy run” and predicted I’d regret it the next day. How right I was. Today was easily the toughest of the marathon training so far, but I survived…..just.
Plan: 60 [...]
McMillan Custom Marathon Plan Week 2 Begins
With Week 1 comfortably in the bag, it’s time to continue the Base Phase of the McMillan Training Plan. Here’s how the week has gone so far:
Monday (Day 8): Circumstances dictated a treadmill run on Monday. I wasn’t really looking forward to being stuck inside but oddly enough, it turned out to be quite a [...]
McMillan Custom Marathon Plan Week 1
Well, Week 1 of the marathon training plan is officially behind me. No real shocks or surprises, but it’s satisfying to look back at seven successful workouts to kick me off on the road to Richmond ‘09.
Day 5: A very enjoyable, controlled easy run. No problems at all meeting goal pace (7:05 to 7:35) and [...]
Marathon Training Continued
After Tuesday’s 14 miles it was nice to check my training plan and see “50 to 70 minute Easy Run” on the schedule for Wednesday.
According to the McMillan Calculator, easy pace for me is currently 7:05 to 7:35 per mile. Kitted out in a brand new pair of Newton Gravitas (which I’m wearing as part [...]
