I Ran A Marathon With Only Ten Weeks Of Training And It Was Intense
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It was fucking nuts.
Hi! I'm Michelle! I love trying extreme sports, but running has always been something I've avoided. It's boring. It's painful. And to me, it seems like a waste of time.
On week one, I met my trainer, Erik Steffens, an all-around speed demon and decorated runner. Tip One: If you can, I highly recommend finding and working with a coach that you trust.
A lot of new runners find online plans for working out, but having a person to talk to about my experiences, as well as someone to kick my ass into gear, was crucial to accomplishing this goal in such a short amount of time.
My training plan started me at 45 miles per week, and would go all the way up to 70 miles per week before the race. Every week included a "long" run (12-20 miles) and shorter runs on the other days. I ran 6 days a week and had Mondays off.
I spent my rest days icing, stretching, and foam-rolling. Marathon training is a damn full-time job.