How many miles per week for marathon training?
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How To Train For A Half-Marathon?
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How To Train For A Marathon | GTN’s Tips For Marathon Success
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The key to successful half marathon training is consistently putting in enough weekly mileage to get your body accustomed to running for long periods of time.If you have a little more running experience and feel like you’re past the newbie stage, you could be ready for a half-marathon in anywhere from 6 to 10 weeks. Plan to run at least four to five days a week, with one or two days of cross-training, such as cycling or swimming.
Intermediate runners with 1-2 years of running, a long run of at least a 10K, and/or weekly mileage of at least 15-20 miles should give themselves 4 months to train for a half-marathon. This amount of time will allow for runners to have few weeks to ease into the plan and build their long run mileage in a generous amount of time.Your training period for a half marathon race (13.1 miles) depends on numerous factors, including your current fitness level, your running experience, and your goals for the race. Beginner runners who have never done a half marathon before should plan to train anywhere from 10 to 16 weeks.
This 12-week training schedule developed by Nike+ Run Coach Jes Woods is designed for beginner half marathoners who run three or four times per week and average 10 or more miles per week. That’s a pretty standard level of running fitness—think of it as being able to run 30 minutes at a time, three or four times a week.Training for a half marathon takes several months, so pick a race far enough into the future that you’ll have time to get fully prepared. If you’re a beginner, plan to train for 20 weeks before racing. If you’re an intermediate runner, give yourself 16 weeks.
If you’re an advanced runner, train for 12 weeks.Whether it’s your first half marathon, or you’re hoping for a PB, setting a goal when training for 13.1 miles can help keep you motivated.But in order to let you see how you fare against the.This is a simple guide to preparing for any run from a 5km fun run through to a half marathon. It should take 8-16 weeks depending on how long you have to.
Do you want to train for your first marathon but have no idea where to start? Running coach Neely Gracey offers some tips and guidelines for runners looking to tackle their first 26.2. Completing.I like to see the first-time half-marathon runner give himself at least 12 weeks to train adequately for the race. Beginners: Your 12-Week Half Marathon Training Plan Assuming you’re doing 4 to 5 miles once a week, 12 weeks gives you plenty of time to build up to a 10or 11-mile long run.
The best way to get you started in training is to start low and build yourself up. Train for a half first. If jumping into a marathon with little running experience scares you try out a half marathon first to get yourself used to running longer distances. Running a half first, however, can make a full marathon seem a lot longer and more dreadful.
How long does it take to run a half marathon is dependent on you. If you want to just go out and try to complete the 13.1 mile distance and get to the finish line to earn your medal you could be ready in a matter of weeks.Every 3 weeks, scale it back by a few miles so as not to overtax your body and risk injury. For example, you might run 12 miles one weekend, 13 miles the next, then 14 miles, and then 12 again before moving on to 15 on the fifth weekend.Been very many times I didn’t stick with it because I didn’t have direction.
But I downloaded a couch to 10k training program, but I actually exceeded the training pretty well. I decided I wanted to train for a half marathon, in about 3 months. I’ll probably do a 10k virtual event during this training, but for now I want to do a half marathon.
For people who want to get faster at longer distances, like half marathon to marathon, Rojas and Stonehouse both suggest 1-mile repeats for your interval training days, with 1.
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98 comments
Preparing myself for Athens Authentic Marathon 2020, I can ensure you for this: it ‘s gonna be a lot of pain!!! Good luck to all!!!
I love this show and this crew. Such positive people with contagious energy.
I have a Polar Vantage V and have been following the Polar Training program for a marathon in October…if it happens. I am curious about your thoughts because this program has roughly a 2 hour long run on Saturdays in HR zones 1-2 and then a 1 hour medium run on Sundays in zones 1, 2, and 3. I am 55 and have run 2 marathons already in 4:40 and 4:35 using the traditional 20 mile long run plans. But, I am I intrigued by Polar’s plan…it seems different.
Did my first Marathon last weekend in Barcelona in 3h15 age 50 and I started running last September,no way was I running 6 times a week.
I am thinking of joining a group marathon in 11 months. It should be a 4 hour run, as the group stays together. It will be my first ever marathon and I have only recently begun to train. I am at 28 minute 5K runs and 12,5K long runs at the moment. I have plenty of time as I am worried about my knees. They tend to fail when I cross the 1 hour mark. Is slowing down this training program good, or should I first keep on building up my condition? If so: how is the best way to do so?
You can train and successfully run a marathon running twice per week… long-short alternating…. and if you’re training for an Ironman, running 6 times a week isn’t always practical
I want to run a marathon under 4 hours when I am 60,,,,, I have eight years to go,does anyone have any advice regarding crosstraining,can do 20 miles on treadmill at 9/4. km per hour reasonably comfortable,(till bonking at end )
Great video guys thanks! I am a keen cyclist and runner and am doing my first marathon in the Autumn. I want to keep up my cycling. what would you suggest is best when it comes to cross training? is it okay to just change one of the interval, tempo and steady runs each week with a cycle (50 or 60 Miles) or should it be more structured than that? Cheers!
Chamois everywhere, 60g carbs an hour, water at every aid station, stick with the pacer, negative split.
I just completed my second marathon at 16 with a time of 3h40min. Was much tougher than my first but I recommend sticking to a “happy” pace. Really enjoy the first half and then just make it through the second. Last 10km will be the toughest.
Doing Brighton 2020. Done a few 50 mile ultras already so distance isnt too bad, just working on pace and trying to improve on my first marathon 5 years ago, still my official PB. Just getting to the point of recovering in 2 days from easy runs. Gym work is essential, didnt appreciate calf raises benefits until this year, now i am doing them every gym visit on the seated leg press obsessively to make them bullet proof. So far so good. Massage gun is also a really good purchase, loosen up the muscles yourself saves time and injuries. Been regularly using it since i got mine.
Hoping to run one end of October already up to 27km on the long run
Who else is here because the corona gave them this much time
my First Marathon is April 2019 then my First 100km is May 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECCuTnIWWtE
I’m not actually doing a marathon, I’m just trying not to die when I get back to school to do gut check in athletics��
Hi GCN I’m training for my first marathon in Belfast May 5th and I’m recovering from a torn calve I decided to keep going because I’m running for a charity that’s a bit close to my heart from today I have 7 weeks to prepare. I’m still a bit to heavy so really need a lot of focus over the next few weeks. I’m frightened to push any faster for fear of my injury re-occurring any tips would be greatly appreciated
Not really seeing the difference between Tempo and Interval training. Can you make that clearer for me please?
I am just coming back from injury after 3 months out and I have to start with power walking due to the severity. How long should I take to build up from zero to 10 miles given the 10% rule would mean it takes forever?
hey john,
vegan gains destroyed your buddy doc testosteron in his latest video……… you should check it out
I’m getting ready for London Marathon. It will be my one and only marathon I think. I’m not a huge fan of running but I want to see if I can do it. Thanks for the tips. I will use these in the next few weeks.
This is perfect, I’m planning on running my first half marathon this summer
Hey John, check out Veritas (similar to 23andme), but may be better. Then there is alcor.org.
Is there anyway you could do one of these based on an Amateur or someone who doesn’t have time to train 6-7 times a week. Maybe find a random fan to cover it in a vlog?
stopped when this mile stuff just went on, c’mon just put the metric/mile stuff both in.
Why is your book: Soft Skills not available on Amazon Kindle? It’s f*cking 2017.
Great video. Any chance you could do a video on/ put together a training plan for the marathon ( like the ones up for the 10k, half marathon etc )
Did my first half a marathon this week. Going to run my first marathon in April! Good tips thx!
Have done two marathons, 3.24 and a 3.15. Aiming for sub 3 doing maybe around 6.40 min/miles, and aim for 2.50hr finishallowing me some wiggle room if the world collapses and hit the wall! Enjoying the GTN videos, and looking to bring more speed work into my training thanks.
I would like to do the Honolulu marathon in 2020. This would give me more then enough time for training, correct? Any other advice for someone in her fifties?
Finally completed my 1st marathon at the prime age of 43 on 30th Nov. It was a brutal 5:30 hrs but the sense of achievement is huge. Next target is to complete it in < 5 hrs ��
Ran a first-ever Marathon, Osaka Marathon 2019. Not much training, just ran a Half Marathon before and I like it and registered for full. But FM is a different game altogether. I haven’t practised it well but completed in 5:30 hours. Now registered for Chicago 2020, I have to practice a lot.
I’m a bit confused about the terminology (zone 2, @, ect.) It would be awesome if you guys could explain it, please. Thanks
Love your videos! Appreciate that you guys put the workouts in terms of % max HR!
Just finished the BK marathon here in NYC on Saturday. I trained by running 6mikes every other morning for 3 months. Mile 20-26 was a brutal grind but got it done in 3:27min. Real proud of that considering i still smoke a pack of cigarettes a day.. I know, crazy… but always been very athletic and I have a bullet proof mind.. regardless of that to take it to the next level, I am quitting cigs to start training for a 50k next spring followed by a 50 Mile event in the summer and then the Pine Creek 100k at the end of 2020. Let’s see what happens! #stayhard #theydontknowmeson #whosgonnacarrytheboats -Goggins
Mara is a different beast. Those last 6 miles feel like 60, it’s as much a mental battle as a physical. I’ve run a few ultras and found them easier than Maras.
If you’re doing your first marathon, don’t even bother with intervals & tempos. Just get those easy miles in and build the aerobic base.
Tempos & intervals might build strength and improve the anaerobic zone, but they’re counterproductive for marathons if you don’t have an excellent aerobic base.
Those junk, sort of hard but not really runs you advised, should never be done. Those are the grey zone where you don’t much help aerobic or anaerobic, but increase injuries.
Just go easy, build up your weekly easy distance, throw in a long run and a medium long run, and enjoy the training.
Source: 7 marathons completed so far and training with some of the best marathoners in my city.
Hi there. Currently training for the London Marathon, April 2020 and using the Hal Higdon program, that came highly recommended. It’s only 4 runs pw and 1 cross training day. How do I work out my runners pace? I have no clue about what time I want to complete in, I just want to complete it! Can you please advise me on finding a pace? As I write this, my longest run to date is 9m and on Saturday I’m up to 11! (:-o Thanks in advance
Really informative video! Got my first Marathon in Paris next year and this has really helped me out:)
Just doing the math, the 10% rule doesn’t work for a 16 week plan if you’re starting on anything less than 25k a week. That’s assuming you want your long run to be a decent length and not represent more than say 25% of your weekly total. Like the hair and the tortoise, you can wait an infinite amount of time to reach your goal if you increase slowly enough ��
I’m running my first marathon in April next year. I’ve done 2 half marathons before but I’m not particularly worried about the time i achieve, in that case should i consider my ‘marathon pace’ just to be my comfortable long run pace?
I’ve got the feeling that 5-6 runs a week for 4 months is a bit too much for the average amateur, if not for the body, definitely for the mind. I completed my first full Marathon ( 3:27) with 1 month doing 3runs&3road bike rides, 1 month 3 runs&1 ride and 1 month with just 3 runs and 1 ride every other week. As I was increasing the long run I was reducing the bike rides. It worked pretty well, and I got the feeling this helps avoiding boredom while reducing a lot the chances of injury.
Training for the Marathon at age 16 at September 13th. Been doing a lot of running 10k’s a day just building up my stamina and mileage. It’s tough at first but I get that feeling of runner’s high during the middle of my workouts. It’s been great running. I’ve already raced 10k’s and the Half Marathon ( I’ve been humbled by the Half Marathon Distance). I do most of my runs now on Park the fresh air really helps. Pollution outside our home is not so viable for running.
So how would one train for the marathon while still training swimming and Cycling as well? 6 runs a week doesn’t leave much time to spend on the other 2 disciplines (or strength and yoga)
With so many runs in marathon schedule, when do you cross train and when is your rest day?
As a preparation for my 1st marathon, I just read and also followed this marathon training “Zοrοtοn Axy” (Google it). My target was a sub-4 hour marathon and I got it. Followed this training program to the last detail and had the confidence I needed on race morning to get thru 26.2 miles. It is a good feeling as a way to achieve that. Dedicated runners need to try it as well..
I’ve literally just started running this week been lazy for years and I’ve entered the Brighton marathon 2020 which I want to be able to do in 4 hours do you think that’s do able I’ve got like 8 months.
How long do I need to train and is it just a case of building endurance for now to even think about getting a 16 week training plan nearer the time.
First and only marathon 3 years ago. No where near enough training. GI problems half way. Then a few K’s later I rolled my foot and literally broke a small bone in my foot (found out later). So I had to walk the last 14 KM…Yeah, that took a while on a wrecked foot!
Started training again 1 week ago for a Marathon in May 2020. (Starting much earlier this time!)
Currently following a guy on Strava who runs a marathon every day, at the least…. Dude is a beast.
I agree, seems strange to train by only running half to three quarters of the distance:/
Do you have a training plan similar to the half marathon one which I can follow?
I am preparing for first Marathon in August. I run weekly two half marathon sessions with two 10 kms session. I cover half marathon in 2:05 hrs. My concern is shoes and nutrition for full Marathon. Need help.
Just completed my first half marathon this weekend! But I’m having trouble with some ankle pain that’s keeping me from training. My first marathon is not till September so should have enough time to bounce back.
There was a time from late 2017 to around august last year when i was running 1 to 3 marathon distance runs each week. This was due to not having enough money at the time to both commute to work and eat. An accident with driver ramming in to the back of my bike the year before (on his phone) caused me to have no bike for 2 years. anyway, i learned the following things from experience
1. unless you are in an actual race, you dont need to run at race pace
2. pay attention to your feet. not just how they are landing on the floor with each step, but after your run. look after them. short toenails, make sure shoes arent too tight and get rid of any rough skin
3. get in to the habit of drinking little and often
4. consider a hydration pack. you will be able to carry enough of your preferred fluid for the entire race, the weight is evenly distributed so you tend not to notice it after a few mins. They can store an emergency rain jacket and most importantly, when running with a bottle you put extra stress on one side of your body which will lead to injury
fueling-wise i will now only run with tailwind. not digestion problems or emergency toilet stops as with gels
this year i have been quite lazy with my running, but have been going to the gym most evenings instead. I ran a half last week and another today, but my first marathon race is in a few weeks manchester. i had actually forgotten that i had signed up for this until i received an email from the organisers a few days ago. oops
What’s more challenging a marathon or an Olympic triathlon? I know the pain of a marathon but am doing my first triathlon in August, and would like to know what to expect.
Zone 2 70-80% max HR? Are you a on 4 zone scale (see that sometimes)? Because then you run out of % for zones…..
Half-marathons seem more suited to human beings than marathons
My dream is to run a marathon I am only 11 but I am starting training tomorrow!!!
I ran my first half marathon April 9th this year after 3 weeks of preparation for it. Currently, as you, I am training for full marathon which will be May 27th. I have done full marathon while I was training, but I have noticed that after running long distances (25 km is my minimum run right now), I have started to link so much pain and discomfort to the process of running. Maybe after completion of full marathon I will decrease the distance to 10 kms.
John have you ever considered to do Iron Man?
Im 6 weeks in with light training for the la marathon and all these stories I read of runners being in physical pain have gave me second thoughts ��
Maybe they should replace the running in triathlon with rowing…
I’m training for Manchester and have just done 3 days a week running: 1 day speedwork, 1 day tempo (5-8 miles) and 1 day long easy pace (10-20 miles).
I have one day rest a week and Zwift or ride outside on the other training days.
Realistically, I should come in a 3:30 so not blisteringly fast but I will be happy with that. The most important thing for me is taking part and staying injury free.
Honestly, I take my hat off to the runners who manage six days a week. I can’t stand to run with fatigued legs, it just instinctively feels wrong to me and I’m certain I would pick up an injury really quickly.
You can run a quality marathon on 45 miles/wk, with hopefully a peak of 55-60 3 wks out. I think the long run and speed work are the two most critical runs. I like to get 4-6 20 mile runs in with one 22 miler at 3 wks out, just before the taper. If you can, run some of those on tired legs (like the day after a moderate 10+ mile run), or run some of them taking only water (this teaches your muscles how to more efficiently utilize fat as an energy source). Long runs should be 1- 1:30 slower per mile than goal pace. I like the KISS method (keep it simple stupid) so for speed work I do Yasso 800s, building up over the weeks to 10 x 800m with 400m recovery between. The conventional teaching is that you run these at the same pace and whatever your time is convert the minutes to hours and seconds to minutes and that’s what your marathon time should be. For me, at 54 yo, if I average 3 min 6 sec per 800m then my marathon time should be 3 hrs 6 min. I find this to be a very reliable predictor. A good taper is 75% of max wk miles 3 wks out, 50% 2 wks out, 25% wk leading up to marathon weekend. Race day comes down to only two things; execution and nutrition. Don’t go out too fast, or try to “bank time”; you will regret that badly. Individual nutritional needs can vary, but I find that 3 gels suffice, one at mile 7-8, another at 13-15, and the last at 21-22.
as a coach I see too many runners/triathletes training too hard without getting proper recovery and/or incorrect tapering almost at the edge of overtraining, and not running to their full potential. Nothing wrong with big miles as long as you do your intensity training and focus on recovery as well
The cushioned shoes tip is great advice. When I ran Boston I couldn’t fit my trainers in my bag, but my flats fit. So I had to do the race in my trainers, I think it improved my time. Now I use the full cushion new balance 1400 flats, and would never go back to flats with minimal cushion.
This is all good advice. The key is the more miles you run the better you will do. 40 a week is minimum, at 60 you are well off. Getting nutrition right is key to avoiding the bonk. Along with not starting too hard, sooooo important. Using your long run to get your body to burn fat for fuel is important. You can start them faster, but more importantly do them slow! Low aerobic heart rate slow. I like to do the last 4 miles at race pace of a 16 mi or longer long run. If you can’t hold the pace then it is too fast for your goal. I could go on and on with tips. However I’ll just end with suggesting 3 mile loops for runs over 12 miles, you can refuel at home every lap.
Excellent overview of the marathon training process. Two additional things that have worked for me: 1) train with a group if you can. I have to say I don’t think I could manage this on my ownif you can train with a group it really helps with motivation. I actually look forward to the Saturday group run which explores different areas of the city and environs. 2) throw in a few formal race events. Adding a few races in the training plan, especially a half marathon, gets you more comfortable with dealing with the logistics of racing which should help reduce jitters for the main event.
Sixteen weeks is to short for marathon preparation, unless you have experience and, let’s say, can esry run 10k without entiteling youself for bragging rights.
Nine months with 3 sessions per week will be enough for most to come to the start with no injuries and complete the distance under 4 hrs.
When are we going to get the GRN Channel? Bring on the Global Running Network!!
Did a marathon with 5 GU packs, a banana at mile 18, and water bottle with nuun sport tabs. Took me 5 hours
I’m not a novice runner at all, nor am I a gifted runner, but I’ve been starting to understand the idea of avoiding zone 3 plateau and doing more easy runs. Problem is, for my heart rate to stay in the easy zone 2, I have to run so slow that it’s hard to stay in “good running form”. At that pace it makes no sense to lift your knees or your feet swing, and maintaining a high cadence seems very unnatural and tiring even.
For marathon you need some running stamina aka some volume combined with a intensity depending on your targets.volume should be increased carefully and mostly done at slower speed (easy or recovery speed) => this also will improve the capillarization of your blood supply to your muscle cellsfor volume, more but not too long sessions are less stressful than few longer, more stressful sessions (but still allow for one long run session)speed work will increase muscle cell coordination (e.g. hill reps or sprints) and VO2max (intervals). They are usually be embedded in easy running (warm-up, between the fast runs, cool-down)avoid the middle speed and training zones in the first half of the training for a MTinclude race pace training in the 2nd half of training to optimize running technique and nutrition intake as described in the video, either in longer race pace intervals or race pace steady runs.take part in 1 or 2 test competitions on 10k or HMT to calculate your target race pacedo a proper tapering (reduce volume but keep intensity)no experiments on gear and nutrition on race day!at the marathon, start way slower than your target race pace.
my first marathon was a small event training for my first full distance. Don’t do it. You don’t need to! Unless the run is worth it by itself.
I have been training recently. I never thought I would. But last yr I signed up for a Spartan sprint obstacle race it’s about 5-6 mile. And it was amazing well this yr I’m going for the trifecta medal. And the Spartan beast which is 12-14 mile obstacle race. I recommend for you to look it up. And now I’m considering the half marathon. Thanks for the video.
is it safe (or ok) to run two half marathons that are only 8 weeks apart? thanks.
Hi, I’m planning to run a marathon at the end of this year, at the moment I have a weekly milage of between 40 and 50 km with a couple of half marathons achieved. Do you suggest to increase milage from now slowly, or start 16 weeks prior to the event? Thanks
I did my marathon 4 months after my Ironman. I was running 4 days a week, and it was very hard. If I was to do it again, I would have supplemented my tempo days for harder bike rides. I have run a bunch of half marathons this way, and I’ve been able to preserve my run legs, but have been able to push my aerobic fitness with the bike. I bested my 1/2 time by almost 2 minutes, 6 years apart.
Great video, thank you for this. I am training for my first marathon this year and I am really looking forward to it!
I would pass on the advice every beginner marathon runner gives themselves after their first marathon “I wish I had done more training”. 26 miles is a really long way and preparing for it takes a long time.
Did my first marathon last year Sep (Cape Town Marathon) but ended up with some calf strain. Couldn’t agree more that strength training is really important! Entered my next marathon which will be the end of June, a beautiful forest marathon in Knysna. Luckily the local runners are training for the Comrades Ultra around the same time so will be able to join and enjoy company on the long runs they have planned:)
I completed my first marathon his year. The cardio was easy but the damage and pain to my feet was where I had problems. Could barely feel my feet for a day. I was training 5-7 days a week.
If I can’t do 6 sessions, Can I plan for 3 or 4 per week? which one can I eliminate?
If you’re training for a full distance triathlon you won’t be able to run 6/7 times a week. Unless you don’t have a job….more likely 3 runs a week
I will be running a 10k marathon race this weekend and I am unprepared af because of my studies and lack of time and training. please give me tips how to survive that sub 1:30 10k and any suggestion for nutrition
Heather and Frasers leg positions in sync in the opening intro talk
Training for my first marathon at April 5th in Paris. I’ve mostly done 10k’s, 10miles and half marathon races… did some 30k trail runs too, but this was almost a year ago.
I know aim to finish a marathon at least under 4 hours… I have a running schedule from a local running store (the guy is a triatlete/physision)… it’s a hard to grasp that I have to run these slow long runs PLUS that my longest run will only be 30k:o
I run 4 times a week now and I really can feel my pregression… I’m on focus, it’s hard, but I love it.
Yet another great content! Keep it up guys. You’ve really helped me develop my running skills end to end. Thanks to you I’m a much more efficient runner now.
I just ran my first half.
Gotta give you credit. Lost 30lbs since I started running about 8 months ago. Gonna go for the full in december.
I experienced all sorts of pain when I ran my first marathon.
I just completed a 3 marathons in three weeks challenge, I had never run a marathon before this, I learned more about my body and my gait(underpronation) and now I know what shoes to wear and how to avoid hitting the wall
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Splendid video! Really Interesting hearing about different methods.
Has anyone here tried out the 80/20 approach to plans, if so thoughts on it’s effectiveness?
Awesome content today: your chapter on finding jobs as a programmer & this… I’m so happy this is exactly what im working on right now! Much love, thank you John for doing everything you do!
I’m doing the road to the isles marathon on the 11th of May. My training is basically really simple run as much as I can and ask as many people round here if they fancy a run? If there a beginner and they want to do like 4 miles or something at a chilled out pace that’s still good to have 4 miles in the legs, like wise if there an absolute animal and you have to cling on for grim death, its good just to get lots and lots of practice in I think, on all terrains just to keep it enjoyable, motivating, and catch up with everyone’s chat! I run to the shops with a back pack for food at chilled pace which is about a 5 mile round trip and I think is like resistance training if you go and buy lots of heavy vegetables or something!
People that are into mountain biking round this way I put on my hill running shoes and go out with them. Because of wheels this means you pretty much have to keep up a strong pace on the flats but a fairly chilled climbing pace on climbs then get to absolutely send it down some of the downhill trails which is kinda weird like 3-5 minute downhill training. It’s super fun it makes you think about foot placement line choice all that jazz and again its just getting some miles in the legs although in a strange stop starty fashion. I was initially just doing this because I broke my mountain bike and could afford to get it fixed but its really good fun actually.
The only thing in my plan that is set in stone is one day a week I’ve got a few people that are the same level as me and we go out for a longer run which usually means its like 17-22 miles and then have a bit of a battle royal for the last 5kish to try and simulate the feeling of being in a race(it happens every week with out fail pretty much!).
My initial aim with the last 8 months training I’d been building up was to try and go under 3:30 for the marathon. I’ve never managed before but I’m getting loads fitter and I’m pretty excited to settle into a pace on race day and just see what happens. Its pretty exposed on the coastal roads round that way I’m really hoping there’s someone tall I can sit underneath for a good portion of the race and take some shelter from the wind haha!
@ 10:27 don’t wear your current running shoes when lifting or putting weight through the shoes in the gym. This will diminish the cushioning on the shoes. Either use a pair of old (ran down) trainers or use gym specific shoes. (Shoes for lifting weights have no cushioning, as it is easier to lift a weight on a stable platform).
I entered the ballot for the London 2020 Marathonthis will be my first, stepping up from a 70.3 event.
I’ve run 3 marathons. 2013 2014 2016. Had to drop out before the start one in 2017 with a cracked rib that derailed running for 8 weeks right before
I’m signed up for another marathon this fall, and going to do a beginner 16 week marathon plan then a targeted one for 16 weeks for a 4-4h30min plan. Hope all goes well. Race signed up for is in October in Toronto.
My perspective is I never know how’s its going to go. Even passing the half not sure if I’m going to finish it. Injury the big if. By about 32 km if I’m uninjured I have a pretty good feeling that even the last 10 k I would crawl on hands and knees to finish it if something happens. That’s my happy place in the run. The place where succeeding is insight
Good luck to all. Until it becomes common place for you a marathon is quite an awesome joyous accomplishment.
I’m turning 50 this June
Never run! Face your problems head on! STOP THIS INSANITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am 37 years old. I have run 61 marathons now. I run 8 to 13 miles 3 times a week (30 miles weekly). Marathons are pretty easy once u have run several. I used to run 50 miles a week 5 years ago and had faster times but my body and back hurt often. I miss my faster times but FEELING HEALTHY IS WAY MORE IMPORTANT. Running a marathon is my favorite activity that i have ever done.