Based on my current (not so great) fitness level, I defined three different training intensities, which I distinguish by pace:
Fast: < 5:00 min/km
Moderate: 5:00 – 5:50 min/km
Slow: > 5:50 min/km
The distance I plan to cover per run in each intensity group is noted under 'Plan'. The distance I've actually covered is given in 'Run'.
Each week includes at least one long run (> 15 km), for which I don't define a pace, I rather let the legs call the shots. Also, I add interval runs to 'fast' or 'moderate' runs, depending on the overall pace, without specifying them any further.
Week 1
| Type | Slow | Moderate | Fast | Long | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan | 7 km 7 km |
5 km | 5 km | 16 km | 40 km |
| Run | 10.1 km 8.0 km |
5.0 km 5.4 km |
- | - | 28.5 km |
Week 2
| Type | Slow | Moderate | Fast | Long | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan | 10 km | 5 km 6 km |
5 km | 18 km | 44 km |
| Run | 13.2 km | 10.3 km 5.0 km 5.0 km |
- | - | 33.5 km |
Week 3
| Type | Slow | Moderate | Fast | Long | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan | 10 km | 8 km | 5 km | 20 km | 43 km |
| Run | 10.6 km | 10.2 km | 5.1 km | 30.1 km | 56.0 km |
Week 4
| Type | Slow | Moderate | Fast | Long | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan | 10 km | 10 km | 5 km 4 km |
25 km | 54 km |
| Run | 21.1 km | 21.1 km |
Week 5
| Type | Slow | Moderate | Fast | Long | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan | 10 km 5 km |
5 km | 5 km | 25 km | 50 km |
| Run | 3.0 km 2.0 km |
5.0 km |
Week 6
| Type | Slow | Moderate | Fast | Long | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan | 10 km 5 km |
5 km | 5 km | 20 km | 45 km |
| Run | 10.2 km 5.0 km |
5.7 km 3.6 km |
5.0 km | 21.2 km | 50.7 km |
Week 7
| Type | Slow | Moderate | Fast | Long | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan | 5 km | 11 km 7 km |
5 km | 23 km | 51 km |
| Run | 5.6 km | 7.4 km 12.2 km |
25.2 km |
Week 8
| Type | Slow | Moderate | Fast | Long | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan | 5 km | 6 km | 5 km | 16 km | 32 km |
| Run | 5.5 km | 6.0 km | 5.3 km | 16.8 km |
Week 9 (current)
| Type | Slow | Moderate | Fast | Long | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan | 5 km 6 km |
6 km | Marathon | 17 km | |
| Run | 5.1 km 5.3 km |
8.2 km | 42.2 km | 60.8 km |
