Marathon Recovery Plan: 11/17-12/21

I’m following Hal Higdon’s novice marathon recovery plan.  This is the perfect time for a proper marathon recovery time with the upcoming holiday hustle and bustle and the beginnings of real cold weather moving.  I plan to use this month to enjoy running just for the sake of running.  Half-marathon training starts up again 12/22!

WEEK 1: 11/17-11/23

11/17 – REST DAY
11/18 – REST DAY
11/19 – REST DAY
11/20 – 2 Mile Gentle Jog
11/21 – Cross Training or 2-3 Mile Walk
11/22 – 2-3 Mile Walk or REST DAY
11/23 – One hour run (6 to 8 miles max)

WEEK 2: 11/24-11/30

11/24 – REST DAY
11/25 – 2 Miles
11/26 – 4 Miles Easy
11/27 – 2 Mile Gentle Jog
11/28 – REST DAY
11/29 – 30-60 Minute Run
11/30 – Cross Training

WEEK 3: 12/01-12/07

12/01 – REST DAY
12/02 – 3 Miles Easy
12/03 – 4 Miles
12/04 – 3 Miles Easy
12/05 – REST DAY
12/06 – 45-60 Minute Run
12/07 – Cross Training

WEEK 4: 12/08-12/14

12/08 – REST DAY
12/09 – 4 Miles Easy
12/10 – 5 Miles
12/11 – 4 Miles Easy
12/12 – REST DAY
12/13 – 60 Minute Run
12/14 – Cross Training

WEEK 5: 12/15-12/21

12/15 – REST DAY
12/16 – 5 Miles
12/17 – 3 Miles Easy
12/18 – 2 Mile Easy Jog
12/19 – REST DAY
12/20 – VA Highlands Christmas 5K
12/21 – Cross Training or Easy Jog