An extreme new training plan... Stupid or smart?

For the new year I've decided to go all out for my training. More miles, faster speed runs and push myself farther than ever. I feel like last year I really trained just to finish. This year I want to train to achieve new goals. I did my homework and researched the shit out of training plans. I want to get faster, build endurance but not be incredibly stupid and get injured. The last thing I need is to screw up and not be ready for Paris!

I learned that mistake last year when I ran 2 marathons to close to each other. Plus the first was one of the toughest out there. It was a huge mistake and I paid for it! I know now that about 5-6 months in between is a good time frame for my body. Half marathons in between to check training is totally fine. After NYC I proved to myself I could go faster. My old plan would probably keep me right at that speed but like most runners, I want more.

I found through research that more miles per week was the key. I'm stepping it up gradually with mileage and intensity and feels all brand new again. In truth, I was in a comfort zone just prancing around Boston, that's going to get me no where! So now when I take a speed run I push it. I check my breathing and if I'm not breathing hard, it's time to go faster. Unfortunately this has lead to bumping into a ton of innocent pedestrians. Sorry Boston. All that balance during my dance days has clearly seeped out my ears. I'm currently taking 2-3 long runs per week. One being really long and either 1-2 longish runs. On these I'm also trying to amp up the speed but remember it's a long run not a mad dash to the coffee house. Blowing a knee on a training run is no bueno! 

I don't know if this will work but it has lit the fire under my ass again! It feels good to weeze, feel like my legs are going to fall off and possibly toss my cookies! I know this sounds bat shit crazy but, it's amazing to me. Only 98 days to Paris and hopefully I will get a better time! Plus I'll know I did everything possible and probably cry like a sissy under the arc de triumph!