If you already have a base and then begin doing a training plan- (Read 1070 times)

I see no reason to go backwards in your miles. If you're at 30 consistently, I think it's ok to "start out somewhere in the middle according to the miles you are already doing and then repeat weeks." If the schedule you're doing contains speedwork as well as mileage, do the speedwork as per the original schedule -- if you start in the middle with that, you may end up doing workouts you're not ready for.

There should be plans that start off at about the mileage you are already running. I've seen them starting in the 30's 40's and 50 mile ranges from week 1. If you are looking at plans that start with just a slightly lower mileage, I'd take the first couple of weeks as a rest before the intense training starts.

Okay, great.. Do you have a link where Daniels has his plans? Or do I need to pick up a book? I figured as much but wanted to be sure and you all have confirmed what I thought. I just wanted to do it correctly. I am not planning on starting a plan until June or so and have been just working on getting in my miles. I figure I am doing another race on the 18th and then I'm gonna just run to run for a bit, and when June rolls around wait to find out if I made the lottery for a Fall Mary and if not pick a half-mary training plan since I am indeed registered for 2 of those in the fall.

You know what? I think I had this in my hand at Borders Book Store a few weeks back- I wanted to sit and page through it for a few, however, my 5 yo had other plans. So I put it back and walked away. I will order that then. Thanks-

You know what? I think I had this in my hand at Borders Book Store a few weeks back- I wanted to sit and page through it for a few, however, my 5 yo had other plans. So I put it back and walked away. I will order that then. Thanks-

Yeah, not the type of book you can just skim through

i'm working on reading it now, but because it's so dense it's been taking me time... can we come here with questions??

I am sure folks around here that have read and like Daniels' methods would be more than happy to give you their interpretations. IMHO it's important not to focus on the minutia but see his overall view of training. I have also read Pfitzinger's books and quite honestly they pretty much preach the same methodology. Daniels is just more detailed. Pfitzinger is the easier read, however.

I've been in your situation and have made up my own plan which landed me somewhere between the beginner and intermediate. Remember, these plans are just guides. Don't be afraid to customize according to your level of fitness.

I've been in your situation and have made up my own plan which landed me somewhere between the beginner and intermediate. Remember, these plans are just guides. Don't be afraid to customize according to your level of fitness.

That's what I do. I pick a goal race several months out, and then follow this weekly schedule: 4 to 8 weeks with easy runs and a weekly long run. then 4 to 8 weeks with easy runs and a weekly long run and tempo run (often the tempo run at the end of the long run.) then 4 to 6 weeks with easy runs, a weekly long run with the last few miles at tempo pace, and once a week 1K repeats at 10K pace with a minute recovery then the goal race. _____________ I sprinkle races in once a month and striders once a week.