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Originally Posted by bluegoose
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. |
As I looked through the website you linked, I realized my program's a little different. Same 3 runs, same people who designed it but my program's 18 weeks (for the half..it's 12 on yours). I think I pulled it off of Runner's World. I wonder why they made the changes.