As I did with the half marathon and the TC 10 Mile, I am following a training plan to get ready for the Minneapolis Marathon. I base my weekly rewards and reminders around the clipart I find on my computer.
Here's what I'm doing (more or less):
Here's what I'm doing (more or less):
I will probably be swimming on Fridays as my cross-training to prep for the triathlon. As I build my mileage, I might add a second, midday run on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (the nights I run with my marathon clinic). If you're in the area and want to run, I always need extra encouragement to get out the door on Saturdays.
In case you think this program sounds really awesome, here's a PDF for your downloading pleasure.
Marathon training.pdf
You also might want to stop drinking so early in the day. Just kidding! But seriously. Marathon training is no walk in the park. Except when it is. ...yeah. Here's a picture of the elevation map for the marathon!
Mile 18 is where things are going to get very real.
In case you think this program sounds really awesome, here's a PDF for your downloading pleasure.
Marathon training.pdf
You also might want to stop drinking so early in the day. Just kidding! But seriously. Marathon training is no walk in the park. Except when it is. ...yeah. Here's a picture of the elevation map for the marathon!
Mile 18 is where things are going to get very real.
LOL I like week 4's reward ;-)