January 14 – Marathon Training Update

by Charley on January 14, 2010

So, despite my garage burning down twice today, I still managed to get my run in.  I ran a mile as prescribed in 11:45.  My bodyweight remained the same as yesterday at 193 lbs.

My left shin is killing me right now.  I assume this is what is meant by shin splints.  I’ll be looking forward to my rest day on Saturday.   I’m sure it would be better to rest the shin now, but I’m not about to let a nagging injury keep me from running.  I’ll make some form adjustments and see what happens in the next few runs.

Week Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
Jan 4 Cross Rest 1 m run 1 m run 1 m run rest 2
Jan 11 Cross Rest 1 m run 1 m run 2 m run rest 3
3 Cross Rest 2 m run 2 m run 2 m run rest 4
4 Cross Rest 3 m run 3 m run 3 m run rest 6
5 Cross Rest 3 m run 3 m run 3 m run rest 7
6 Cross Rest 3 m run 4 m run 3 m run rest 5
7 Cross Rest 3 m run 4 m run 3 m run rest 9
8 Cross Rest 3 m run 5 m run 3 m run rest 10
9 Cross Rest 3 m run 5 m run 3 m run rest 7
10 Cross Rest 3 m run 6 m run 3 m run rest 12
11 Cross Rest 3 m run 6 m run 3 m run rest 13
12 Cross Rest 3 m run 7 m run 4 m run rest 10
13 Cross Rest 3 m run 7 m run 4 m run rest 15
14 Cross Rest 4 m run 8 m run 4 m run rest 16
15 Cross Rest 4 m run 8 m run 5 m run rest 12
16 Cross Rest 4 m run 9 m run 5 m run rest 18
17 Cross Rest 5 m run 9 m run 5 m run rest 14
18 Cross Rest 5 m run 10 m run 5 m run rest 20
19 Cross Rest 5 m run 8 m run 4 m run rest 12
20 Cross Rest 4 m run 6 m run 3 m run rest 8
21 Cross Rest 3 m run 4 m run 2 m run rest RACE!

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