How Much, How Far, How Fast?

How much should I run?

 I believe that this runner needs to be consistent. I need to run at least three days a week. I try to run 4-5 days a week. However, I am not afraid to take time off if I feel an injury coming on. On days when I'm extra tired, I'm not afraid to cut back.

How far should I run?

It depends upon the event I'm training for. Marathons and half marathons demand more miles. Other distances demand more speed work. When I'm on a maintenance plan, I try to run about 20-25 miles per week. The mileage will include one speed work session and one long run of at least 8 miles.

Ready to run!!

How fast should I run?

I try to vary my paces. Long runs 11:30-12:00 per mile. Speed work 9:00-9:40 per mile Tempo run 10:30-11:00 per mile. I am not afraid to slow down If things start to fall apart. 

My basic philosophy is to survive so I can keep running for the long haul!

Monster Dash

Yesterday, I ran a half Marathon in Atlanta called the Monster Dash. Christian Camfield and I traveled to the race together. Our plan was to keep to our marathon paces and run this race as a training run.

It went very well for both of us! Christian is preparing for the Savannah Rock and Roll Marathon. He'll be running it on November 3. I'm preparing for the Soldier Marathon in Columbus.

Our timing was great. We both felt great at the finish and we're both feeling very prepared for our respective marathons.

Plus we each received a fleece jacket, a medal, and a belt buckle for our training run. Looking forward to a dynamic marathon experience on November 10. Soldier Marathon here I come!!