Monday, June 25, 2012

Marathon training - oh my!

I just sat down and mapped out July's workout schedule. HOLY MOLY! To make sure I get all of my runs in and make sure Im not back to back-ing certain workouts then I have to map out a month at a time. If not things get screwed up.

Im following the "finish it" plan from Train Like a Mother. Love that book! Yes not every workout will happen but right now its pretty much as follows

  • 3 to 4 days of running with a long weekly run, a shorter fun run and either a tempo or speed drill run
  • 2 days of CX works ... after trying that class this past Sunday I am HOOKED. LOVE IT! And love the way my sides feel right now! Such a good pain.
  • 1-2 days of cross training with either spinning or swimming
  • 2 days of upper body weights
It will be a commitment, thats for sure! I forgot how time consuming marathon training is - and in July my longest run is 12 miles. Imagine life when its 20!

How far out do you plan your workouts?


3 comments:

  1. I have a general plan for which days are cardio or strength training days. I've been neglecting the strength training days and doing to much cardio. That will change with July!

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  2. This is why I'm scared to try another marathon. The training is so intense and time consuming!

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  3. It's great to have a workout plan, especially when including training for a marathon! Good luck!!

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