Why My Osaka Marathon Training Plan Feels Too Easy (Weeks 1–2 Nike Marathon Plan)

Описание: Join me for Weeks 1 and 2 of my Osaka Marathon training as I start the Nike 18-week plan… and immediately realize it has me running less than I normally do. In this video, I talk about how I’m balancing my regular trail running routine with the structure of a formal marathon training program, why the early weeks felt almost too easy, and how I’m handling the speed workouts that are totally outside my usual comfort zone.
I’ll walk through the three choices I had when starting this plan:
➡️ Scale back and follow it exactly
➡️ Keep my usual weekly mileage and let the plan catch up
➡️ Switch to something built for my current fitness level
And yes… there’s a moment where I had to question whether following the “rules” mattered as much as listening to my body. Let’s just say it leads to one of my favorite unexpected cutaway moments ever.
If you’ve trained for a marathon before — especially later in life — I’d genuinely value your advice. Is there a benefit to easing into a plan even if the mileage feels low? Or is keeping my established routine the smarter move?
Drop your thoughts in the comments, and share what challenge you are tackling. Whether it’s running your first 5K, gearing up for a big goal, or simply staying active, this community thrives on supporting each other.
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