Six weeks / half way into my marathon training and I’m still tweaking my training days to make sure it’s working for me.

It shouldn’t be all that complicated: some runs (3-4) plus some strength work on alternating days, plus some rest when I need it. The long run being the most important of course.

This last week I thought I had it almost right, but it still needs a few tweaks, here’s what I’m thinking:

Mon AM: Super 8s Strength Upper
PM: Rest

Tue AM: Rest
(possible lunchtime easy 5k)
PM: Kaizen Run Club Coach (6-7 miles)

Wed AM: Super 8s Strength Lower
PM: Metafit (or rest if I need it)

Thu: Rest

Fri AM: Super 8s Strength Pull Ups
(possible lunchtime easy 5k)
PM: Rest

Sat AM: Long Run
PM: Rest

Sun AM: Kaizen Run Club Coach (6-7 miles)
PM: 4hrs Swimming Teaching

I probably don’t need the extra lunchtime runs so I might not do them and spend my time then more wisely. I always find when I run too much 4+ times a week it starts to take its toll. Everything in moderation. 😉

This week after doing a hard fast run at lunch yesterday, plus three strength sessions in the week, I’m feeling it and can’t get my head around going out for my 16 miler.

My feet are a bit sore which is a bit of a thought, so I think an extra day if rest should do them good.

So Saturday will be my second rest day of the week (i need it i think) and I’ll do my 16 miler tomorrow morning before Kaizen Run Club. I’m getting them to do 1 mile loops anyway, so it should be fine. 🙂