marathon training
So Far So Good With The Marathon Training
Of course, I’m only on Day 2 of the marathon training plan, but so far so good. Monday was just an easy run of between 35 and 50 minutes – I ended up running six miles at 7:25 per mile pace in my Newton Gravitas. As is typical in the Newtons, it was hard to [...]
2009 Richmond Marathon Training Begins
Here we go again! I’ve dug out last year’s custom marathon training plan (courtesy of McMillan Running), blown off the cobwebs and worked out my training paces for each and every workout Greg McMillan has planned for me. With just 19 weeks to go until the 2009 Richmond Marathon, I figured it was time to [...]
McMillan Custom Marathon Plan: Week 20 Day 5
Week 20, Day 5 Phase: Peak Workout: 20 minute easy run Just time for a 15 minute leg-stretcher this morning with 4 or 5 quick strides to remind myself that I’m fast and in shape. Soon be driving to Richmond to check into the hotel and drive across to the race expo for packet pickup. [...]
McMillan Custom Marathon Plan: Week 20 Day 3
Week 20, Day 3 Phase: Peak Workout: 15 to 30 minute Warm-Up + Cruise Interval Workout: 4 to 5 times 1000 meters with 200 meter recovery jog between plus 3 x 200m with 200m recovery jog + 15 to 30 minute Cool-down Purpose: Build Stamina – lactate threshold speed Comments: The goal is to fatigue [...]
McMillan Custom Marathon Plan: Week 20 Day 1
Week 20, Day 1 Phase: Peak Workout: 40 to 50 minute Easy Run Purpose: Build Endurance Here we go; Week 20 of the McMillan Marathon Training Plan. Well, I’ve made it this far and things appear to be in pretty good shape – I’m not injured, I’m highly motivated to run well on Saturday and [...]
McMillan Custom Marathon Plan: Week 19 Day 7
Week 19, Day 7 Phase: Peak Workout: 40 to 60 minute Easy Run Purpose: Build Endurance Expected to be a bit stiff and sore after yesterday’s race, but today’s 40 minute was a great one. Felt really fresh and had a lot of spring in my step. Hard to believe there’s just 5 days to [...]
