July and August are good for getting some base mileage in, and the long runs should be getting close to 16-20 mile runs. Some type of speed training should be planned once per week and races maybe twice per month. A 13.1 mile race is a good idea in preparation for a fall 26.2 mile race. Right now, I'm working with several men and women pointing for Chicago, New York, and Philadelphia. For more advice on preparing for a marathon, send your questions to joelrun@aol.com.
