Training Schedule

Here's the training schedule I'm following (more or less). I'm not a stickler to this program but it's been a good guide to follow so far. During the week I get as close as I can to the suggested mileage but sometimes, I just don't have the time. There's nothing wrong with that. I promised myself a few things before deciding to train for a marathon. One of those promises is even though training is a big part of my life right now, I will not let it run my life. I'm learning to compromise if things pop up or I've reached my energy-exertion level for that day. I know someone who trained for a marathon that never exceeded five miles during the week and she ran a great first marathon.

I've heard time and time again that the most important facet of training is the long weekend run. I typically try and hit the higher suggested mileage on those Saturday runs. I think a great deal of training is listening to your body - sure, there's a training schedule - but no one knows how you're feeling but you!

This evening I'll do an easy three to four mile run. My sister is going to be joining me, along with her two little girls. Talk about upping a work out - pushing strollers is not the easiest thing to do!

Saw this quote on www.marathonrookie.com and wanted to share ...
"We are different, in essence, from other men. If you want to win something, run 100 meters. If you want to experience something, run a marathon."
-Emil Zatopek, 1952 Olympic Marathon gold medalist

Can't wait for that experience! :-)