What is the general philosophy behind your training?
Stay consistent and healthy. Build strength and endurance, then add more speed workouts to peak.
Who is your coach?
Ed Eyestone
Who do you train with (or do you do most of your runs, workouts alone)?
Mostly alone; however, 1 or 2 times a week with Bryan Lindsay or other BYU runners depending on time of year and training schedules.
What is your average weekly mileage during the winter? During the summer?
Winter 70 to 80 miles, Summer 80 to 90 miles.
What is the most mileage you have done in a week?
90 Miles.
How far is your usual long run?
15 Miles. 18-22 miles during marathon training.
Do you incorporate any non-running activities into your training?
Spinning, eliptical, or swimming depending on training. weight lifting 2x a week.
Sample Week during Marathon Season:
Monday: AM 4-5 miles / PM 4 x 1 mile 10k pace 4 minute recovery
Tuesday: AM 4-5 miles / PM 8-9 miles
Wednesday: AM 4-5 miles / PM 15 miles
Thursday: AM 4-5 miles / PM 8-9 miles
Friday: AM 4-5 miles / PM tempo run at Planned Marathon Pace start at 6 miles, increase 1 mile each week until 12 miles (about a three weeks before marathon)
Saturday: long run 18-22 miles
Sunday: rest
Sample Week during Summer Racing Period:
Monday: AM 4-5 miles / PM 8-9 miles or 4 x 1 mile 10 km pace 4 minute recovery or 6 x 80 pace 3 minute recovery
Tuesday: AM 4-5 miles / PM 10x 1 km ½ marathon to 10 km pace, 1 minute recovery to 2 minute or 8-9 miles
Wednesday: AM 4-5 miles / PM 8-9 miles or 20x 400m 64-67 1 minute recovery
Thursday: AM 4-5 miles / PM 20x 400m 64-67 1 minute recovery
Friday: AM 4-5 miles / PM 2 x 3 mile or 5 mile tempo run or 6 miles before race
Saturday: long run 15 miles (or race)
Sunday: rest
Key Workouts:
10 x 1km
4 x 1mile
6 x 800m
Favorite Workout:
20 x 400m
