Moving on from collegiate running

Increase 10% a week

Build to 100-120 mile weeks

Threshold intervals, long tempos, and steady state long run as 99% of your workouts

Occasionally run a hard workout or race

Strength train your core and hips to prevent injury

You can race any distance off this training

Get a coach or mentor that knows what they are doing.

Now the fun starts. For the first time in your life, your running is truly yours.

No coach telling you what to do.

No team to score points for.

No scholarship to keep.

So choose an all comers track meet. Or a trail race. Or the neighborhood 5k. Or a destination marathon. Or any combination thereof. Whatever looks fun to you.

No specific training advice; just make sure you realize it's a hobby now, so keep it fun. If it's not fun, why bother? Don't get bummed about a disappointing result, just pick another race and go again.

I ran college track a quarter century ago and am still having fun running and racing. It's a great hobby. I enjoy running more now than when I was in school.

Come on. He’s not training for the Olympics and what if he has a full-time job?

Maybe he wants to see what would happen if he ran 100-120 a week. You can run that much with a full time job.

Congratulations on reaching this milestone in your collegiate XC/track career! Transitioning to marathons is an exciting journey. As an amateur runner, I suggest gradually increasing your mileage while prioritizing injury prevention. Consider incorporating a mix of tempo runs, interval training, and long, steady-state runs. Listen to your body, and perhaps consult with a coach for a personalized plan.