Mon, Wed, and Fri. if you wish. There will be little benefit to your running in doing this, but youâll increase fat burning. Donât do exercises like stair machines that use the calf muscle on days when you are resting from running.
Be sure to take a vacation from strenuous exercise, the day before your long runs.
An optional pace segment (p) is noted on the Thursday run. To get used to a pace you want to run in the race itself, time yourself for 1-3 miles, and take the walk breaks as you will do them in the race. This is especially important if you are anxious about finishing before the finish line is closed. This time is usually listed on the race website.
Note: This training advice is given as one runner to another. For medical questions, ask your doctor.
For more training information, including time goal programs see my book Gallowayâs Marathon FAQs & A Year Round Plan which are available, autographed, at www.jeffgalloway.com
* run the long run 2 min/mi slower than your magic mile predicts in the Marathon, adjust for temperature
(MM = âmagic mileâ time trial, detailed see here )
My Prediction for this Year
Predicting Race Performance
AM Pulse Graph
Note: Make sure that you take your pulse as soon as you are conscious, before your thoughts or motions increase the heart rate. If you can do this automatically, this graph will give you one of the best readings of overtraining. After several months of recording, youâll establish a ânormal low.â When the level rises more than five percent about this, take it easy. If pulse is more than 10 percent above, take the day off.
Injury Log
from running (walk, cross-train, etc.)
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Race Log
Be sure to paste in your proofs from race photo mailings.
Speed Sessions
Shoe Log
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