ASICS 6-Week 'There's Still Time' Marathon Training
by Andrew Kastor

If you can run 12 miles this weekend (Feb 5th, 2012), then there is still time to train for the Honda LA Marathon
To reduce the risk of injury, all runs should be done at an easy and comfortable pace.

The most important thing is to get in the miles and time on your feet and to be able to recover properly, leave the racing shoes behind for this program.

Optional Off Ez Long Run
Week Date M T W TH F S SU
1 6-Feb 8 Miles 3 Miles 10 Miles 3M/Off 6 Miles 3 Miles 13 Miles
2 13-Feb Off 3 Miles 10 Miles 3M/Off 6 Miles 3 Miles 15 Miles
3 20-Feb Off 3 Miles 10 Miles 3M/Off 6 Miles 3 Miles 18 Miles
4 27-Feb Off 3 Miles 10 Miles 3M/Off 6 Miles 3 Miles 20 Miles
5 5-Mar Off Off 3 Miles 3M/Off 6 Miles 3 Miles 13 Miles
6 12-Mar Off 3 Miles 8 Miles 3 Miles Off 3 Miles Marathon

Training Tips by Coach Kastor

headshot of Coach Andrew Kastor

Coach Andrew Kastor

After spending 15 years as a competitive runner, Andrew Kastor is now involved in the day-to-day routine of the world’s best distance runners including his wife, Deena Kastor. He competed in cross country and track in high school and throughout college where he earned a degree in Exercise Physiology.

His experience range is with all levels of athletes from novice runners aiming to complete their first 5k to Boston Marathon qualifying hopefuls. He also focuses on sports massage and recovery requirements for athletes running upwards of 150 miles per week.