My wall of motivation in the kitchen
My 16 week plan for the Boston Marathon started this week. I am really looking forward to training for a marathon. Originally my goal was to PR in Boston and hopefully run 3:30. I just haven’t been running that fast lately and I don’t think I can get too much faster in the next 16 weeks. My goal for Boston is to have a controlled run and do it in 4:00. I think this is achievable so my goal marathon pace will be 9:00 min/ mile.
I am using the FIRST plan which is good for me because it is only three runs a week and allows for cross training. The general weekly plan is:
Monday : Swim
Tuesday: Run (speed work)
Wednesday: Rest day
Thursday: Bike (trainer ride)
Friday: Run (tempo)
Saturday: Bike (trainer) and Swim
Sunday: Run (long run)
I will need to find a way to get some longer bike rides in as well so I can start ramping up for Challenge Penticton training which will start shortly after Boston is done. I have very limited time for running so this will be interesting.
**And week one will be a little interesting because I am doing this on Saturday and Sunday!
Question….where did you qualify for Boston….that’s awesome
Portland Marathon in Oregon over a year ago. Thanks! I am very exited!
I am so excited for you! I think your goal is so attainable and I have a feeling you will exceed your expectations. I have been meaning to text you and say Merry Christmas, so here I am sending you love and joy today and everyday! xoxo
We are gonna have a blast in Boston regardless!
I’m training for my first Boston and found your blog. So exciting! Good luck with your training!
Glad you found me! Good luck with your training as well! I am hoping to do a video log of each week of training.
Happy Training!