While finishing a marathon is an accomplishment, in my opinion the months of training leading up to the race is an even greater accomplishment. After all, it's a marathon, not a sprint...
Running 4 days per week and up to 40-45 miles in a week takes time (and a lot of energy!). So it's no surprise that it's taken me longer to expected to map out my training regimen for the next 16 weeks leading up to the race.
There are dozens of recommended programs, but I use a program designed by Hal Higdon. Higdon has programs for 5k, 10k, 1/2 marathon and marathon goals. I've used them all. You can check them out for yourself at http://www.halhigdon.com/marathon/Mar00index.htm.
The road to Chicago begins today... 16 (relatively) easy miles this week. It will take a few runs to get my legs (and lungs) back, but I'm looking forward to running in our cool Colorado mornings and evenings throughout the summer.
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