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Marathon & Half Marathon Training Plans- Train With me

Train with me!

 Are you training for a marathon, half marathon or any running race this fall? Whether you are a seasoned runner or just signed up for your first event, let’s train together! I am preparing to run the Chicago Marathon on October 7th this fall. I am so excited! I have some big goals set and I want to help you reach your goals as well. Disclaimer- I am not a running coach, I have run 6 marathons, and countless half marathons. I have qualified for Boston, New York and the Chicago marathon. I have done my research and I am ready to take my running to the next level. I am not acting as a coach, just wanting to give guidance and share my journey to runners and learn throughout this every changing process.

 I will post weekly runs, workouts and explain how these workouts are supposed to go. I believe that everyone is different, and everyone succeeds through different workouts. I am a huge advocate of listening to the body, going off of feel rather than time. We will have speed workouts where you will hit paces but most of the workouts will be where you decide the overall zone of the workout. I will post updates on my training and I would love to hear from you how your training is going. This is going to be fun!
This is what will be included:
  • Weekly workouts-
    • 6 runs a week- research shows this is the optimal days of running time
    • How to work your body up to 6 runs a week
    • Speed workouts, hills, proper form and long runs
    • How to adjust your schedule based on workouts if you are sick or going on vacation
    • Research supporting recovery/easy days and what they should look like
    • Learning to read your body and going off feel
  • Strength workouts
    • Hip strengthening exercises to keep those hips happy and healthy
    • Cross training
    • Strength training
  • Nutrition- protein smoothies and snacks
    • Nutrition is a key ingredient for success! Are you wondering what to take before and after a workout? I will be sharing my thoughts on supplements and what I take for optimal performance.
  • Community & updates
    • Running has always brought people together for many years. There is a magic about working towards a goal as a team. I hope to create a team atmosphere which will help make yourself accountable for the workouts. I want to see people succeed and achieve their goals while I am working to achieve my goals!

This training will start June 4th! I hope you find this as a good resource and please provide any feedback that you may have. Please use the hashtag #strongerstrides or tag me @strongerstrides if you post or participate in some workouts! I will also be offering giveaways throughout the program! 

Happy Running, Friends!
XOXO

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