Monday, August 22, 2011

Week 4: Marathon Training

Training For:
Philadelphia Marathon
Sunday, November 21, 2011

Week 4:
August 22 – 28, 2011

Day

Date

Session

Mon

Aug 22

45 min, Zone 1 – 2

Tues

Aug 23

60 min, Zone 2

Wed

Aug 24

REST

Thu

Aug 25

60 min, Zone 2

Fri

Aug 26

45 min, Zone 1 – 2

Sat

Aug 27

105 min, Zone 1 – 2

Sun

Aug 28

REST

Total

 

5.25 hr Run

Mon and Fri:
Optional Cross-Train Days

Ok, here we are in week 4 of my 16-week program and this represents my last week of base training. Total running time this week will be 5.25 hours with a long run on Saturday with a duration of 1:45. I feel as if I am a week ahead of my program already since I ran the Minneapolis Half Marathon yesterday in 1:59. It's nice to know I'm a wee bit ahead of the game J

Next week begins the strength training phase of my program where I'll add an extra run to my schedule that is designed to push me outside of my comfort zone. Hill workouts, tempo runs, and fartlek runs are all good choices for building strength. Also, I'll continue with my circuit training at the gym to help build up my core strength.

Looks like it's going to be a beautiful week here weather-wise so I am already looking forward to my early morning runs.

Happy Running Folks!
John

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