My Training Plan for the Amica Marathon!!!
18 weeks of training
Race day is October 17th in Newport, RI
| Date | Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mileage |
| 6/14-6/20 | 3 | 3 | Rest | 6 | 3 | Rest | Cross | 15 |
| 6/21-6/27 | Rest | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | Rest | Cross | 16 |
| 6/28-7/4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | Rest | 5 | Rest | Cross | 18 |
| 7/5-7/11 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 9 | Rest | Rest | Cross | 19 |
| 7/12-7/18 | 3 | 5 | 3 | Rest | 10 | Rest | Cross | 21 |
| 7/19-7/25 | 3 | 5 | Rest | 7 | 3 | Rest | Cross | 18 |
| 7/26-8/1 | 3 | 6 | Rest | 12 | Rest | 3 | Cross | 24 |
| 8/2-8/8 | 3 | 6 | Rest | 13 | Rest | 3 | Cross | 25 |
| 8/9-8/15 | 4 | 7 | 10 | Rest | 4 | Rest | Cross | 25 |
| 8/16-8/22 | 3 | 7 | Rest | 4 | Rest | 15 | Cross | 29 |
| 8/23-8/29 | 4 | 8 | Rest | 4 | Rest | 16 | Cross | 32 |
| 8/30-9/5 | 4 | 8 | Rest | 5 | 12 | Rest | Cross | 29 |
| 9/6-9/12 | 4 | 9 | Rest | 18 | Rest | 5 | Cross | 36 |
| 9/13-9/19 | 5 | 9 | Rest | 5 | Rest | 14 | Cross | 33 |
| 9/20-9/26 | 5 | 10 | Rest | 5 | Rest | 20 | Cross | 40 |
| 9/27-10/3 | 5 | 8 | Cross | 4 | Rest | 13 | Rest | 30 |
| 10/4-10/10 | Rest | 5 | Rest | 4 | Cross | Rest | 8 | 17 |
| 10/11-10/17 | Rest | 3 | 4 | 2 | Rest | Rest | 26.2 | 35.2 |
Gulp… 
Along with marathon training, I also have to worry about…
- working
- attending a blues festival
- 3 weddings
- attending 2 blog conferences
- running the Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon
I’m sure I’ll have to change this plan a few times. Depending on what life throws at me! 
But I’m going to try to follow it as best as I can so I’ll be prepared to run my 1st marathon later this fall.
COMMENTS
11 Comments
1. Helen
June 11th, 2010 02:24 AM
Wow this is a great training plan. You seem very prepared and even if you have to move some runs / rests around I’m sure you’ll be sticking to it as much as you can. Good Luck!
2. Angela @ A Healthy Fit
June 11th, 2010 04:09 AM
Good luck!!!
3. Jillian (back to the nest)
June 11th, 2010 05:48 AM
Aw, good luck! This looks like a good plan, and knowing in advance that making some changes to it may have to happen is important. I can’t wait to see how it works out for you, since I’m kicking the idea of my first full marathon around the office.
4. Katie @ Health for the Whole Self
June 11th, 2010 07:15 AM
Looks like a great plan!!!
5. Betsy
June 11th, 2010 07:26 AM
Looks like a great plan! I have to move some runs around because of weddings/travel/life as well.
What strength training are you doing for the 18 weeks?
6. Abby
June 11th, 2010 07:26 AM
Good luck ! I’m excited for you! I think that it’s great to have a plan to use a guideline, especially cuz you have a busy schedule!!!! Training plans should be somewhat flexible!
7. Kelly @ Healthy Living With Kelly
June 11th, 2010 08:12 AM
Looks like a great training schedule! Awesome!!
8. Daisy
June 11th, 2010 11:23 AM
incredible. good for you. sounds like you have a lot of fun plans this summer too!
9. BostonRunner
June 11th, 2010 01:09 PM
Great training plan! I like how it’s customized for you and your long runs vary from Thursdays and Saturdays depending on your schedule. Good luck! I know you’re going to do awesome!
10. Kim
June 11th, 2010 03:10 PM
Good luck. As long as you stay focused you will do great.
11. Shannon
June 12th, 2010 05:22 AM
That was the half marathon I was supposed to do last fall….and it snowed!
Sounds like a great plan. You’ll do great!