I am using ChatGPT's training plan for the 2023 Chicago marathon (and let's see what happens)
I have run around 100 long distances races in the past decade (I need to count all my races one of these days). Definitely over 50 races that are marathon distance or more (over 26.2 miles, varying from 50k to 160 miles). I have run the Chicago marathon since every year since 2012 (except the Covid year). I used to follow the Hal Higdon's marathon plan when I started training for marathons. If you were a novice like me, you may have read his book or followed his free online training plans. Hal had various plans for novice, intermediate and advanced level runners. These training plans are from Hal's experience in coaching thousands of runners and running an online forum (remember LMS or ListServ?!). While they appeared to be customized for runners, they were basic and old school. You can get through a marathon if you follow the plan. Tens of thousands of runners have achieved their running goals through these plans. Hal Higdon's Book What was my plan? I stoppe...