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08-04-2008, 03:30 PM | #1 |
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My Marathon Training Program
I think that I am going to go with this marathon training program in trying to get through my first marathon in November.
http://www.marathon-training-program...am-finish.html A couple of things that I like about it: - 3 days a week. Not only do I enjoy cycling enough to not want to give it up, I also feel like I need at least 1 day in between runs to recover. I've tried back to back runs and I usually don't feel well at all on those days. - Variety - I like the concept of having one speed day, one tempo day and one long, slow day per week. The speed day is different each week, which will go a long way for me to avoid getting bored. I am now at about 15 weeks to go. This mornings speed workout was painful but good. 8-400 meter intervals at about 6:45 pace with 90 secs recovery. Any thoughts on this program? My wife is going with the Hal Higdon program. Its a proven method, but it does three consecutive days during the week with long saturday runs. No speed work. |
08-04-2008, 03:48 PM | #2 | |
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I like the program too so far. I'm running faster than my typical runs and I'm not so sick of running. It also allows me to get in my mtn biking. It seems a perfect fit for triathletes--I think the guy who designed it was a runner-turned-triathlete. |
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08-04-2008, 09:10 PM | #3 |
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The FIRST method has been proven successful. I read their book a few months back, it delves a little more into the science behind their program. I think you'll have success with it. I think the biggest hurdle they have to overcome in order for their program to become more trusted is the mentality amongst us weekend warriors that more running=better running. Numerous studies are showing that's not necessarily the case.
I'm sure you've already seen their web site, but if not, the address is http://www.furman.edu/first/index.htm Some of their other programs are outlined on the web site. I would recommend you read the book, too. It's called "Run Less, Run Faster". The biggest thing to remember is that with their program, proper pacing is crucial. I think I posted a while back that a friend of mine qualified for Boston using the FIRST method, and running only on a treadmill. It has worked well for a lot of people. |
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The book mentioned doing rowing as one of the cross-training workouts. I think I will try alternating that with the cycling, and kickboxing. My problem is that I got psyched to get started with the program, and I find out that the only half marathons for the rest of the year are on Sundays. The next long distance event on a Saturday is a marathon in February. So, I guess I will try doing a 15k in September, and maybe go for the marathon in February. Any ideas of what kind of workout to do in the meantime? The marathon schedule is 16 weeks long, and the actual race is 28 weeks away. |
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I definitely wouldn't not do a race just because it's on a Sunday. That's just how it happens (outside of utah). I have a several fairly mullah-ish friends who have done races on Sunday. |
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08-24-2008, 05:18 AM | #7 | |
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Hal Higdon's got a good half plan that's exactly 12 weeks. http://www.halhigdon.com/halfmarathon/inter.htm For the last six weeks of it, I'd probably drop 3-4 miles from each of the weekend long runs, so you're not burned out when it's time to start the full plan. Maybe even drop a mile or two from the shorter runs, as well. |
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