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Considering your background in triathlon and recent marathon success, a structured approach to improving your marathon time makes sense. Here's a suggested plan:
January/February: Improve 5K Time
- Focus on shorter, faster runs to improve your speed.
- Include interval training and tempo runs.
- Focus on shorter, faster runs to improve your speed.
March/April: Work on 10K
- Extend your distances and work on pacing for a 10K.
- Maintain some speed workouts to keep your 5K time sharp.
- Extend your distances and work on pacing for a 10K.
May/June: Half Marathon Focus
- Transition to longer distances, emphasizing the half marathon.
- Include race-specific pacing in your training.
- Transition to longer distances, emphasizing the half marathon.
July-October: Marathon Buildup
- Gradually increase your long runs, building up to the marathon distance.
- Incorporate race simulation runs to practice nutrition and pacing.
- Include some tempo and threshold runs.
- Gradually increase your long runs, building up to the marathon distance.
Throughout: Consistent Training
- Maintain consistent weekly mileage, incorporating recovery runs.
- Include strength training to prevent injuries.
- Maintain consistent weekly mileage, incorporating recovery runs.
This phased approach allows you to work on different aspects of your running fitness before honing in on the marathon-specific training. Improving your speed at shorter distances early in the year can contribute to a stronger finish in the marathon. Listen to your body, adjust as needed, and consider consulting with a coach to tailor the plan to your specific needs and schedule.
Happy new year from ChatGPT
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^perfection