Steady State Pace
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 [...]
McMillan Custom Marathon Plan: Week 4 Day 4
Week 4, Day 4 Phase: Pre-Marathon Workout: 65 to 80 minute Pace Booster Run: Run 40 to 50 minutes at Steady State Pace in the middle of the run Purpose: Build Speed – Aerobic Capacity (VO2max) So much for the “recovery week” Coach McMillan promised at the beginning of the week. Tuesday’s workout was tough [...]
McMillan Custom Marathon Plan: Week 3 Day 4
Week 3, Day 4 Phase: Base Workout: 60 to 70 minute Pace Booster Run: Run 30 to 40 minutes at Steady State Pace in the middle of the run Purpose: Build Speed – Aerobic Capacity (VO2max) Comments: The steady-state run is one of the most beneficial types of workouts especially as you complete your base [...]
McMillan Custom Marathon Plan: Week 2 Day 4
Week 2, Day 4 Phase: Base Workout: 60 to 70 minute Pace Booster Run: Run 30 to 40 minutes at Steady State Pace in the middle of the run Purpose: Build Speed – Aerobic Capacity (VO2max) Comments: The steady-state run is one of the most beneficial types of workouts especially as you complete your base [...]
