Training For:
Philadelphia Marathon
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Week 15:
November 14 – 20, 2011
Day | Date | Session |
Mon | Nov 14 | 45 min, Zone 1 – 2 |
Tues | Nov 15 | 45 min, Zone 1-2 |
Wed | Nov 16 | REST |
Thu | Nov 17 | 40 min, Zone 1 – 2 |
Fri | Nov 18 | 20 min, Zone 1 – 2 |
Sat | Nov 19 | REST |
Sun | Nov 20 | RACE DAY!! |
Total | 2.5 hr Run |
Mon and Fri:
Optional Cross-Train Days
Back in August when I was beginning this 16-week training program, the thought of November and all that I'd be doing to prepare for the Philadelphia Marathon seemed so far away. But, here it is – race week!
My goodness- what a journey this has been. After coming home from my Marathon Training Camp at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center in Craftsbury, Vermont in July, I felt very ready to 'lock and load' in terms of making the commitment to follow a 16-week training program and stay focused on reaching the goal that I set out to do – train for and complete my first marathon. And here I am – training is almost complete and by this time next week I will be able to say that I finished.
One thing I remember Lynn Jennings telling me at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center is that I should set 3 time targets for my marathon. So, I'm going out on a limb here to declare what will make me very proud ("Best in Class"), accomplished ("Acceptable"), or I need to try harder ("Minimum Acceptable"). If, for whatever reason my time is greater than 4:30, I think I will need to seriously look at my approach to training and decide whether to do this again!
- Best in Class à 4:10
- Acceptable à4:20
- Minimum Acceptable à4:30
Happy and Safe Running!
John
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