2023 is shaping up to be a lot of fun. I've decided not to use a training plan (based on some discussions with two of my fast running friends at BFR) for two reasons:
1. training plans are usually not written for you, the runner
2. they become too obsessive
What will I use in place of a training plan? Well, my training plan will be to USE MY RUNNING CLUB AS MY TRAINING PLAN! This means doing ALL THE CLUB RUNS: MNCR, Track, and Sundays at the Lookout. Add in Friyay/Hillyay and a couple of recovery runs and I'll easily get 40 miles a week. No obsessing: just show up and run!
WHY DIDN'T I THINK OF THIS BEFORE? (oh wait, I did...I just tried some other stuff that didn't work as well).
The only modification I'll make is to add more mileage on the long runs on Sunday as needed.
The only written running plan I'll use is later in the year for my 100km RTTS all in one go run, in which they provide a low-mileage plan that actually looks ok.
The races I'll do this year include:
-Wokingham Half
-Manchester Marathon
-Race to the Stones 100km non-stop
-Windsor Half Marathon
And the plan is:
1. MNCR 7-8 miles (plus w/u & c/d)
2. Tuesday/rest day
3. Wed. Track 5mi + 3mi w/u + 1mi c/d
4. Th recovery 2mi + GYM squats
5. Fr hillyay
6. Sat recover 2mi
7. Sun 2.5 w/u + 8mi + 2.5c/d (HERE IS WHERE YOU ADD IN MILEAGE FOR THE MARATHON TRAINING)
I'm also considering doing Run to the Sea again, 50kms in Bournemouth. Should I do it?
