On your marks...

In 16 weeks time I will be running a marathon, I suppose I should start training.

This is the schedule I am going to use.

Week 1 MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT SUN Sub-3:00 5M easy 4M slow, a few strides 6M slow 5M steady 5M easy or rest 5M brisk hilly XC run 12M slow Sub-3:15 4M easy 4M slow, a few strides 5M slow 4M steady Rest 5M easy or parkrun 12M slow Sub-3:30 4M easy Rest 5M slow 3M steady Rest 4M easy 10M slow Sub-3:45 4M slow Rest 5M slow 3M steady Rest 3M easy 8M slow Sub-4:00 3M slow Rest 4M slow 2M steady Rest 3M easy 7M slow Sub-4:30 2M slow Rest 3M slow 2M steady Rest Rest 6M run/walk Sub-5:00 2M slow Rest 3M slow Rest Rest Rest or 2M easy 6M run/walk Get You Round Rest 20 mins: run 3 mins, walk 1 30 mins: run 3 mins, walk 2 Rest 40 mins: run 3 mins, walk 1 Rest 80 mins: run 3 mins, walk 2

I will be attempting to follow the sub 3 hour training plan. I am not imaginging I will ever run it that fast but I am aiming high on the plan so if/when it becomes too difficult I can drop down the training a bit, say to the 3:15 or 3:30 plan.

I hope you will follow me on this journey and I hope to post short daily blogs. I will need all the pushing, nagging and encouragement you all can give!!

Sponsors are welcome too! xx