So I signed up for the Derby Marathon for 2025... the race is April 26, so if I'm not mistaken, training starts on December 22, Sunday. Since the race is on Saturday, I would train on a Sunday to Saturday week schedule.

Until then, I'm thinking about doing the recovery for the 55-70 mile schedule, so I'd be ready to start a heavier volume cycle. I basically skipped the first week. :) I have my excuses (e.g. getting sick after a COVID shot), but mostly just wanted to rest.

This is fine. I still have 6 weeks. I can do the recovery schedule, plus a cutback week.

S: Rest

M: Rest

T: 4 R

W: Rest

T: 5 R

F: Rest

S: 6 R

Total: 15 miles.

I'll probably cheat and run today, too, because I haven't run for a whole week, and starting to have withdrawal.