I have not finished my entire training plan, but I have a plan for the next 6 weeks. I am using a Hal Higdon marathon training plan with some modifications. I am starting with the Marathon Novice 2 training program. I am adding strength training on Tuesdays and Thursdays (the two short run days). In addition, I am planning to do a trail run (ideally with uphill sections) for the Wednesday runs. One thing I am still debating is if I should adjust the run distances. I am thinking about keeping the Wednesday runs to 5 miles and I am not sure if I want my maximum long runs to be as long as they are on the training plan… I am not sure that I want to have runs over 15 miles or not – but the good news is that I have some time to figure that out.
The ups and downs of life….
