I began training for my second marathon (Shamrock in Virginia Beach in March) a few weeks ago, and I’ve gotten some questions about my training plan. I thought I’d share a bit of the plan with you all who may be curious.
| Week of | DTP Full B/I | DTP Full B/I | DTP Full B/I | Weekend |
| Track Workout | Second Workout | Other Run(s) | Long Run | |
| 9-Dec | 1600-800-400 moderate effort w/ 2-3′ jog | 3-6 miles easy w/ 6 x 100m stride near end | 1-2 other runs 20-30 min E | 8 E/L |
| 16-Dec | 3-5 (I did 4) x 1000 steady w/ 2-3′ jog | 3-6 miles easy w/ drills + 4x100m stride | 1-2 other runs 25-35min E | 9-10 E/L |
| 23-Dec | 3-4 x 1200 steady w/ 3′ jog | 3-6 miles w/ 10-15′ as (45s build/30s jog) | 1-2 other runs 30-35 min E | 11-12 E/L |
| 30-Dec | 4-5 x 800 steady w/ 2′ jog | 3-5 miles very easy w/ drills | 1 other run 20-30 min E | 10 E/L |
So as you can see, there are 4-5 runs a week. I’ve been generally doing 4 runs. A long run, a track session, a middle mileage run and an easy short run. I’m feeling so much more relaxed this training cycle and I think think it’s because of my plan. I love having my coach to just tell us what to do. I also really enjoy having the structure. I know I’ll always have someone to do my long run with and I’ll also have company for the track workouts. With the weather being so cold lately, I definitely wouldn’t have had the motivation to get out in the elements.
Well, there it is. That’s my plan in a nutshell and I’m loving it!
What’s your current training plan look like?
Looks like a GREAT plan. And I agree, it’s great just having your Coach say “do this,”….no thought required by me, LOL.
I will be with you for Shamrock! Just doing the half myself, but I can’t wait to meet you and some other Oiselle teammates. Very much looking forward to that weekend!
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YAY! Can’t wait to meet you in person, Ashley!
That’s really cool to see your plan. I agree about the motivation in this cold weather! I just signed up for a beginning running training group since I can tell I’ll need the extra motivation getting out there in the Winter. It starts next week so I’m crossing my fingers it goes well 🙂 I’ve just started a blog to document my running journey so I’m sure that I’ll be writing about the group.
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That’s great — I think having a group helps SO Much!
AAHH!!! thank you for the long run on Saturday. IT was cold and slow but I don’t think either of us would have gotten through 10 miles without the other. I’m loving this plan!
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um THANK YOU! It would NOT have happened without you — seriously! I actually think that I had a bit of frostbite from Thursday night. I ended up having to warm my toes in hot water Saturday night — crazy! LOL
it was serendipitous… we were both supposed to be late and run into each other! that is crazy, frostbite is no bueno, CRAZY!
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I may have to borrow that plan!
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have at it!! 🙂
Wow that’s a lot of running! Super impressive and good luck during your training! Right now I am working up to a 10k from a 5k, but maybe someday I’ll go longer 🙂
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slow and steady in terms of build ups is definitely my advice!
Looks like a great plan, with lots of running:) Love it!!! Originally I was planning on running the same marathon in march, but my work injury has lingered a tad bit, and I don’t think it’s possible or smart to go from zero to 26.2 by march:) But there is always next year:) Good luck with your final training preps, it will surely set you up for a great marathon race!
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Oh, bummer Kristy! You have had some bad luck w/injuries lately! I’m sorry to hear that and hope you are 100% VERY soon!!
Looks great! Where did you find your coach? Is it cost effective? I’ve been tempted, but not sure I want to shell out the money. I’m using the Run Less Run Faster plan for the Shamrock Half right now. Has me doing 3 runs, a tempo, speed and long run with two days of crosstraining/strength training. I’m liking the change of pace from just running all of the time! Keep up the great work!
Sue, I’m training with Potomac River Running’s program – more information can be found here: http://prtrainingprograms.com/group-training/distance-training-program – I’m really loving the program!
Mine is 3x a week: 2 45 min runs a week and 1 long run or half mile repeats depending on the week (they alternate which I like because I don’t get burnt out on long runs!). I’m trying to add some strength training in, but it’s not on the official plan taped to the fridge haha 🙂 Good luck! Shamrock weekend is going to be amazing!
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