As stated in my previous post, I’ve settled on my plan which actually is more a fusion of sorts.
I start with Runner’s World Smart Coach, with a twist of McMillan for pacing, and a dash of Pfitz for my long runs and cross training, mix and let it cook for 16 weeks. LOL, I crack myself up. 🙂
So this plan all kicks off 6/22, leaving me with 2 weeks so I’m taking that time to run week 1 of the plan two extra times.
The benefits of my customized plan are:
– 3 days a week for cross training and rest.
– 3 20 milers planned.
– It fits with my two half marathons that I will be running during this training.
– Using Smart Coach with McMillan has worked well for me before, now I get the enhancement of Pfitzs take on some long runs being ran as tempo runs.
– Getting to do 1600 meter speed work. I used to loathe them, but I’ve come to see how strong they make me feel.
– Not officially starting until 6/22 means that Steamboat 15K (known as the toughest 15K in IL) won’t interfere with my training.
And there you have it. I plan to be blogging quite a bit through the training, going over every detail of the experience.
Now I must leave you with a non-running, but freaking hilarious video. A shout out to our friend Jamie, she is the hilarious master mind behind the video. She is getting out running and I hope we can meet up for a training run or race sometime.
The video is starring Rob, Me, Mike, Jamie and Sunil.
As Jamie would say “Brown Chicken Brown Cow!”
sounds like your training plan is gonna be sweet! what marathon are you training for?!? :)cute pics and silly video too! 🙂
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Chicago!! You are doing Chicago too right?CJ
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ah, that video cracks me up every time i see it! sunil is hilarious! 🙂
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Yeah he his! Sunil is so funny!CJ
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Sounds like a great plan!
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