Plan developed by Mindy Solkin, owner and head coach of The Running Center in New York City.

For this week’s workouts, keep your pace at about that 65 percent intensity or a 12:00/mile pace (fast enough that you can speak but hear your breathing).

Total weekly distance:  6 miles

Week 3 Training Calendar

Monday OFF
Tuesday Run 2 miles (65% effort; about a 12:00/mile pace)
Wednesday OFF
Thursday OFF
Friday OFF
Saturday Run 2 miles (65% effort; about a 12:00/mile pace
Sunday OFF

NEXT: WEEK 4

PREVIOUS: WEEK 2

Originally published on MORE.com, January 2009.

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