winter training

"off season" is really for people that have serious build up for "A" races. Winter is a great time to continue to build an endurance base. My job is so busy during the summer that I get more time to train in the colder months. It means more trainer and treadmill time, but if you are just getting started in all this, I would recommend you build for three weeks and then scale back for a "rest" week through the winter. Then, when spring comes around you will be ahead of the game. Just dont overtrain!!!

winter is a great time to work on strength and techinque. Its hard to work on both when your trying to really put in speed and lots and lots of endurance.

I figure you should always work on building and maintaining a strong base. I got to do boston marathon this year because I try to be in shape that I can finish a marathon at the drop of a hat. (which is not hard to maintain). You just do not need to have the same base you would need to finish an IM.