Friday, July 8, 2011

Marathon Training

Welcome to another Fitness Friday inspired by Jill at Life...As I See It. This week my focus is going to be on running and my training plan for my fall marathon.

There are just 85 days left until my Marathon on October 2 in Portland Maine. Below is my training plan for the month of July. This is my fourth marathon so I am trying to improve my previous marathon times by working on speed and hill sessions.
 
July 2011
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4-5 miles EZ or
Cross Train
5 - 6 Miles EZ
Hill Workout Session #1
7 - 9 Miles
Rest
1.     14 - 16 Miles
2.     Post Run Strides and Stretching
2 Mile Recovery 

4
5
6
7
8
9
10
4-5 miles EZ or
Cross Train
5 - 6 Miles EZ
Hill Workout Session #2
7 - 9 Miles
Rest
1.     16 Miles
2.     Post Run Strides and Stretching
2 Mile Recovery 

11
12
13
14
15
16
17
4-5 miles EZ or
Cross Train
5 - 6 Miles EZ
Hill Workout Session #3
7 - 9 Miles
Rest
1.     12 - 14 Miles
2.     Post Run Strides and Stretching
2 Mile Recovery 

18
19
20
21
22
23
24
4-5 miles EZ or
Cross Train
5 - 6 Miles EZ
Hill Workout Session #4
7 - 9 Miles
Rest
1.     14 – 16  Miles
2.     Post Run Strides and Stretching
2 Mile Recovery 

25
26
27
28
29
30
31
4-5 miles EZ or
Cross Train
5 - 6 Miles EZ
Hill Workout Session #5
7 - 9 Miles EZ
Rest
1.     17 – 18 – 20 Miles
2.     Post Run Strides and Stretching
2 Mile Recovery


Question: How many marathons have you run?

Don't forget to pop on over to Jill at Life...As I See It and join in on the fun!
Posted by Daniella @ Runner at Heart at 9:25 AM
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6 comments:

  1. ren powell July 8, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Thanks for sharing! I am running my first in September in Surrey, England - on a vineyard in fancy dress. Can't wait.

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  2. AmyJuly 8, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    I want to run a marathon... it's on my list to do... I'm just having issues justifing the cost and the time it would take to train. I'd love to hear how others have balanced this out!

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  3. Dina @ DinaRunsJuly 8, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    I have not run a marathon but am planning on doing a half this year. Love that you posted your training plan, as someone newish to running, it is really helpful to see what other people are doing.

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  4. Daniella @ Runner at HeartJuly 9, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    @Amy Training for a marathon is like a part time job but right now I have the time and don't have any kids so it is doable for me. I am a morning person so for my long runs I usually get up early and head right out for my run. Half the time when I get home my finance is still sleeping so it works out perfect!

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  5. Ryzmomplus2July 10, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    I love how you were able to post your training schedule! I really fell off this week with lots of traveling, planning on getting back on today! Although I'm not quite up to your distance yet! Great job!

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  6. sammyJuly 11, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Glad I found your blog ... I'm a new runner, doing my first 1/2 in november ... and crossing off a huge bucket list! Cheers, Sammy.

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