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Training Begins — Week 1
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Week one is done. Four runs, 17 miles, zero regrets.
The Plan
The training is structured in four phases:
- Base building (weeks 1–6): All easy running. Build the aerobic engine before adding any intensity.
- Build + intensity (weeks 7–14): Tuesday tempos and back-to-back weekend long runs. This is where fitness actually happens.
- Peak training (weeks 15–20): Long runs up to 24 miles. Race simulation in week 17.
- Taper (weeks 21–24): Cut volume 40–50%, stay sharp, don't do anything stupid.
Week 1
| Day | Miles | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 4 | Easy |
| Friday | 3 | Easy |
| Saturday | 7 | Long |
| Sunday | 3 | Easy |
17 miles total. Everything felt comfortable. The Saturday long run was the highlight — 7 miles at a genuinely easy pace.
That's the whole point right now. Just run.
this was written by AI xs and os jamie