I am pretty happy with my training so far in January. I logged 15 runs with a total mileage of 158.81 KMs. Considering I was pretty much starting all over again after being off from running over the Christmas holidays. I also had a bad fall on the ice while out for a run on Tuesday Jan.26 and had to take 4 days off due to injury. My bumps and bruises are healing up so I expect to carry on fine into February.
My longest "LSD" run was 19.4 km - so I will have to start bumping that up. I am also reconsidering the total mileage as my training plan has a mid-week run of 13 km on wednesday. I was finding myself getting very tired. So...we'll see. Either I will adapt to it by getting my butt into bed nice and early or I may reduce the mid-week run to a 6.5 km run. OR possibly alternate short and long mid-week runs. This is still a learning process for me.
You guessed it...I am Canadian and a Runner, and this is my blog. It's not really about the running or taming the obsession, but the journey along the way!
Monday, February 1, 2010
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Marathon Training Schedule - Metric Version
So - here I am, officially back into the Spring Marathon Training. It is hard to believe that the Mississauga Marathon which is held on Mother's Day, is only 18 weeks away. Here is the marathon training plan that I will be attempting to follow. The goal is to run a 4 hr & 15 min 42.2 KM. That means taking 17 min and 11 seconds off my best time.
Week# Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Total
1 Jan.17 16 Rest 9.5 13 9.5 Rest 6.5 54.5
2 Jan.24 19 Rest 9.5 13 9.5 Rest 6.5 57.5
3 Jan.31 9.5 Rest 6.5 Rest 6.5 Rest 6.5 29
4 Feb.7 22.5 Rest 9.5 13 9.5 Rest 6.5 61
5 Feb.14 26 Rest 9.5 13 9.5 Rest 8 66
6 Feb.21 29 Rest 9.5 13 9.5 Rest 8 69
7 Feb.28 9.5 Rest 8 Rest 8 Rest 6.5 32
8 Mar-07 32 Rest 8 11 9.5 Rest 6.5 67
9 Mar-14 22.5 Rest 9.5 13 9.5 Rest 8 62.5
10 Mar-21 11 Rest 8 Rest 9.5 Rest 6.5 35
11 Mar-28 34 Rest 8 11 9.5 Rest 6.5 69
12 Apr-04 22.5 Rest 9.5 13 9.5 Rest 6.5 61
13 Apr-11 13 Rest 9.5 Rest 9.5 Rest 6.5 38.5
14 Apr-18 36-37 Rest 8 11 9.5 Rest 8 72 - 73
15 Apr-25 19 Rest 9.5 13 9.5 Rest 6.5 57.5
16 May-02 22.5 Rest 11 Rest 8 Rest 6.5 48
17 May-09 16 Rest 10 Rest 7 Rest 3 36
18 May-16 42.2 Rest Rest Rest Rest Rest Rest 42.2
Week# Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Total
1 Jan.17 16 Rest 9.5 13 9.5 Rest 6.5 54.5
2 Jan.24 19 Rest 9.5 13 9.5 Rest 6.5 57.5
3 Jan.31 9.5 Rest 6.5 Rest 6.5 Rest 6.5 29
4 Feb.7 22.5 Rest 9.5 13 9.5 Rest 6.5 61
5 Feb.14 26 Rest 9.5 13 9.5 Rest 8 66
6 Feb.21 29 Rest 9.5 13 9.5 Rest 8 69
7 Feb.28 9.5 Rest 8 Rest 8 Rest 6.5 32
8 Mar-07 32 Rest 8 11 9.5 Rest 6.5 67
9 Mar-14 22.5 Rest 9.5 13 9.5 Rest 8 62.5
10 Mar-21 11 Rest 8 Rest 9.5 Rest 6.5 35
11 Mar-28 34 Rest 8 11 9.5 Rest 6.5 69
12 Apr-04 22.5 Rest 9.5 13 9.5 Rest 6.5 61
13 Apr-11 13 Rest 9.5 Rest 9.5 Rest 6.5 38.5
14 Apr-18 36-37 Rest 8 11 9.5 Rest 8 72 - 73
15 Apr-25 19 Rest 9.5 13 9.5 Rest 6.5 57.5
16 May-02 22.5 Rest 11 Rest 8 Rest 6.5 48
17 May-09 16 Rest 10 Rest 7 Rest 3 36
18 May-16 42.2 Rest Rest Rest Rest Rest Rest 42.2
Monday, December 21, 2009
Back in the Saddle!
I managed to get on the bike trainer at lunch today for a 30 minute bike ride, then did some core work. The coughing was kept at a minimum and I finally feel like I am human again! I am looking forward to running tomorrow morning with my co-worker. It may not be pretty - but it will feel great!
Sunday, December 20, 2009
"Rest" period...
I don't think this is what they mean when they say to take a break from running during your off season! My last run was December 6th and other than one attempt at the bike trainer (30 minutes) I have done nothing!! That being said - I have been really sick with a sinus infection, cough and laryngitis and extremely busy with work and holiday functions therefore making running a near impossibility.
However - I think I am finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel and am very anxious to get out running again. I think setting up this blog (which I am still trying to figure out)and the fact that I can sort of breath through my nose again - I am ready to get out there.
So - as we are now 5 days away from Christmas and 1 week away from officially starting my spring training program I figure I will put my 2010 goals out here.
1. Sub 3 hour 30 km @ Around The Bay - March 28th
2. 4:15 Full Marathon @ Mississauga - May 16th
Those are the two biggies for the spring. I would also like to do another triathlon - possibly a Sprint or Olympic distance - I am just not sure which one yet. The Acura 10 miler or 5 km is also on the list. I was a spectator at it this year and it looked awesome. I also heard the course was fantastic. I will have to see what distance fits best into my schedule. I would also like to do another Half in the fall somewhere between a 1:50 - 1:54. I am sure I will do Scotiabank and Angus Glen as they are both great races. Scotia for the crowds and elites and Angus - well a great small town race where I ran a smokin' fast PB :-)
The rest I will leave open for now as I am still debating. I believe I am heading to Ottawa again to see my best friend and also to cheer on some friends who will be racing. I may just do a 10 km or easy half there for fun. I guess I better get my butt moving!!!
However - I think I am finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel and am very anxious to get out running again. I think setting up this blog (which I am still trying to figure out)and the fact that I can sort of breath through my nose again - I am ready to get out there.
So - as we are now 5 days away from Christmas and 1 week away from officially starting my spring training program I figure I will put my 2010 goals out here.
1. Sub 3 hour 30 km @ Around The Bay - March 28th
2. 4:15 Full Marathon @ Mississauga - May 16th
Those are the two biggies for the spring. I would also like to do another triathlon - possibly a Sprint or Olympic distance - I am just not sure which one yet. The Acura 10 miler or 5 km is also on the list. I was a spectator at it this year and it looked awesome. I also heard the course was fantastic. I will have to see what distance fits best into my schedule. I would also like to do another Half in the fall somewhere between a 1:50 - 1:54. I am sure I will do Scotiabank and Angus Glen as they are both great races. Scotia for the crowds and elites and Angus - well a great small town race where I ran a smokin' fast PB :-)
The rest I will leave open for now as I am still debating. I believe I am heading to Ottawa again to see my best friend and also to cheer on some friends who will be racing. I may just do a 10 km or easy half there for fun. I guess I better get my butt moving!!!
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