Last year, I read a lot of books and went to a lot of websites trying to figure out the best free training plan for me. I ultimately went with the Runners World free Smart Coach because it was simple to understand, and on a website that I am on everyday. Last year, I think using the speed work that was recommended did make my miles faster.
This year, I reentered my July marathon goals. I think a 5 hour marathon is doable for me. All that means is less walking/walk breaks. Below is the general plan that I will be following with long runs on the weekends when I have all day to complete them. Runs during the week will be flexible due to my schedule but I will be more consistent with crosstraining this year then last. I really slacked on crosstraining last year!
5
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19 Mi
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Dist: 2 Mi |
Dist: 5 Mi, inc |
Dist: 12 Mi |
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6
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20 Mi
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Dist: 2 Mi |
Dist: 4 Mi, inc |
Dist: 14 Mi |
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7
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23 Mi
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Dist: 2 Mi |
Dist: 5 Mi, inc |
Dist: 16 Mi |
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8
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17 Mi
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Dist: 6 Mi |
Dist: 5 Mi |
Dist: 6 Mi |
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9
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26 Mi
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Dist: 2 Mi |
Dist: 6 Mi, inc |
Dist: 18 Mi |
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10
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28 Mi
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Dist: 2 Mi |
Dist: 6 Mi, inc |
Dist: 20 Mi |
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11
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24 Mi
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Dist: 2 Mi |
Dist: 6 Mi, inc |
Dist: 16 Mi |
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12
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19 Mi
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Dist: 6 Mi |
Dist: 6 Mi |
Dist: 7 Mi |
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13
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28 Mi
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Dist: 2 Mi |
Dist: 6 Mi, inc |
Dist: 20 Mi |
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14
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26 Mi
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Dist: 4 Mi |
Dist: 6 Mi, inc |
Dist: 16 Mi |
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15
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28 Mi
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Dist: 2 Mi |
Dist: 6 Mi, inc |
Dist: 20 Mi |
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16
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22 Mi
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Dist: 7 Mi |
Dist: 7 Mi |
Dist: 8 Mi |
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17
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28 Mi
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Dist: 6 Mi |
Dist: 6 Mi, inc |
Dist: 16 Mi |
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18
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29 Mi
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Dist: 3 Mi |
Dist: 6 Mi, inc |
Dist: 20 Mi |
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19
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31 Mi
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Dist: 8 Mi |
Dist: 7 Mi, inc |
Dist: 16 Mi |
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20
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24 Mi
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Dist: 8 Mi |
Dist: 8 Mi |
Dist: 8 Mi |
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21
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32 Mi
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Dist: 5 Mi |
Dist: 7 Mi, inc |
Dist: 20 Mi |
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22
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33 Mi
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Dist: 7 Mi |
Dist: 6 Mi, inc |
Dist: 20 Mi |
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23
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34 Mi
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Dist: 10 Mi |
Dist: 8 Mi, inc |
Dist: 16 Mi |
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24
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27 Mi
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Dist: 9 Mi |
Dist: 9 Mi |
Dist: 9 Mi |
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25
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35 Mi
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Dist: 8 Mi |
Dist: 7 Mi, inc |
Dist: 20 Mi |
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26
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37 Mi
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Dist: 11 Mi |
Dist: 10 Mi, inc |
Dist: 16 Mi |
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27
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38 Mi
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Dist: 10 Mi |
Dist: 8 Mi, inc |
Dist: 20 Mi |
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28
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30 Mi
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Dist: 10 Mi |
Dist: 10 Mi |
Dist: 10 Mi |
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29
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39 Mi
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Dist: 12 Mi |
Dist: 11 Mi, inc |
Dist: 16 Mi |
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30
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40 Mi
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Dist: 11 Mi |
Dist: 9 Mi, inc |
Dist: 20 Mi |
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31
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21 Mi
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Dist: 2 Mi |
Dist: 7 Mi, inc |
Dist: 12 Mi |
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32
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22 Mi
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Dist: 8 Mi |
Dist: 6 Mi, inc |
Dist: 8 Mi |
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33
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34 Mi
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Dist: 2 Mi |
Dist: 4 Mi, inc |
Dist: 2 Mi |
26.2 Mi @10:17 |
Where do you turn to for a marathon (or any other run) training plan?