NOT the No Training Marathon Training Program
I have a name. For my Two Runs a Week Five-Week Marathon Training Program. The TRWFWMTP just doesn’t roll off the tongue the way a winning and best-selling program name ought to. So I’ve rebranded this the No Training Marathon Training Program*.
The premise is simple and intuitive. Given that the marathon is 90% mental, as so many “experts” are quick to say, 90% of your training should be mental.
Mental training includes watching people run on TV and in the movies, reading books/magazines/newspaper articles/blogs about running, drinking running themed alcohol, retweeting inspirational running quotes on twitter, purchasing expensive running gear and gadgets, eating “healthy” cookies for runners, and writing a blog about running. The 10% physical training consists of one long run per week and one easy recovery run. One, two. The one long run per week will equal 75% of your weekly mileage. No cross-training required. Indeed, no cross-training. Don’t forget to rest. Rest is when you get stronger, so do a lot of resting.
*Not recommended. Follow at your own risk.
Title: The Kinks – Too Much on My Mind. 1966.
Your twitter rocks. Your training plan rocks. On this plan I can train even through injury!
This is the exact program I’ve been following. Thank you for giving it a name (and therefore some credibility). Marathon success awaits!
Love it, especially as it reduces the risk of injuries related to over-training!
How did I miss this one? This is perfect for a guy commtted to never running a marathon. But if I ever change my mind, I’ll be ready all the same. Thanks for directing us back to ancient yet essential knowledge. I hope this belated comment doesn’t mess up your 2010 stats.
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