Have you downloaded your LARR Training Plan? Mileage has started but don’t worry if you’re still figuring out your routine or which plan works for you. Generally speaking:
Level 1 is for walkers and run/walkers, as well as beginners and those returning to running after an injury Level 2 includes a little speed work (10% of weekly total) and is great for advanced beginners who are not new to running. Level 3 is for those who have competed in other races and would like to be a little more competitive. 15% of total mileage is speedwork. Level 4 is for experienced runners who compete in multiple races a year. You have a goal for a PR or a qualifying time. 20% of mileage is speedwork. Level 5 is our most competitive plan. It is good for those who rank high in their age group and are aiming for a PR. Highest mileage, of which 15% is speedwork.
Pick a plan based on your current fitness, not where you think you should be. Consider how much time you have for training each week and whether you just want to complete or compete in the LA Marathon. Want more info? Join the Online Coach Chat on Thursday at 6:30pm to ask questions and find the best plan for you.
This coming weekend:
Groups will go 4 miles at Easy Pace - advanced groups will go 7 miles. Easy Pace is the comfortable pace where you can maintain a conversation without noticeable pauses for breathing - it is where we do 80% - 95% of our training to build "endurance". We'll talk about this in depth on Thursday too.
Everyone, even though our pace leaders know where to go, please download Kamoot and your route map so you can preview and know the route during trainings.
Griffith Park members, please read about our location change - this weekend only - due to an event in our usual area.
Have an inspired week!
David Levine
LARR Head Coach
P.S. Did you miss last Thursday's online coach chat explaining the nuts and bolts of an LARR Membership? Watch it here.
NEWS & UPDATES
ONLINE COACH CHAT
THURSDAYS 6:30PM
Coach David will talk about choosing a training plan and what the terms mean.
Open to anyone training for the 2027 ASICS Los Angeles Marathon
SANTA MONICA
SATURDAY 7AM When: Sat, Sept 26 at 7am
Where:Totem Pole - picnic tables on Ocean near San Vicente. Parking free on side streets including Georgina
What:4 miles (map); Adv groups (4 hour finish time goal or faster) go 7 miles (map)
LARR shirts will be available for pick up after the workout.
GRIFFITH PARK
SATURDAY 7AM
When: Sat, Sept 26 at 7am
Where:Zoo Magnet Parking Lot(across from the LA Zoo. This is an alternate location for this week only. There are no bathrooms here, but the route will pass them.
What:4 miles (map); Adv groups (4 hour finish time goal or faster) go 7 miles (map)
LARR shirts will be available for pick up after the workout.
What:4 miles (map); Adv groups (4 hour finish time goal or faster) go 7 miles (map)
LARR shirts will be available for pick up after the workout.
MEMBER SHIRTS AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP THIS WEEKEND
LARR Members receive both a training shirt and a singlet from ASICS.
They will be available for registered members after the workout at all training locations this weekend.
Not joining us this weekend? Shirts will be available at LARR training locations through Sept and then at select monthly events.
TRAINING PLANS NOW AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD
ASICS Los Angeles Marathon Training Schedule PDFs are available to download on the Training Resourcespage.
Levels 1-5 vary in intensity (percentage of speed work) and total weekly volume (aka mileage). Coach David will talk about the plans in this week's Online Chat
REGISTER FOR LARR PRICE INCREASES 9/28
* Coached In-Person Training * Pace Leaders for 3 - 6:30 goal finish time runners, walkers, and run/walkers * Member shirts provided by ASICS * Exclusive race day perks
* Friendship for miles!
