So today marks the beginning of my marathon training program. I put the program together myself based on something I know I need to do, and from a bunch of research I have been doing over the last year or so. I plan to focus on running with some core work and maintaining some bike and swim fitness. I am ok with letting the other stuff go, but the run training will be important to me.
My starting weight, as of this morning, is 182 pounds. My goal is to reach 160 by the time I run my marathon next year.
My current 5K PR is 26 minutes and 6 seconds. I hope to get that down to 19:30 or so.
I want to run a half in June at sub 1:30, and a full marathon in the fall at 3:15.
Most important of all, I want to stay injury free all of next year.
I will not be disappointed in myself if I miss any of those targets. I have kids and spending time with them is the most important thing I can do. However, I will be upset with myself if I don’t get to at least 165 because, baring any odd illness or injury, that is very controllable.
Race year 2011 was fairly low volume for me. I focused a lot on swimming towards mid season, but mostly it was a relaxing year. Next year will be more intense, but hopefully just as fun.