Stepping Up From HALF MARATHONS To MARATHONS
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From 5k to Your First Half Marathon (Free Training Plan)
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Half Marathon Training Plan | 2 Tips on How to Listen to Your Body
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How To Train for a Half Marathon in 2 Months 8 weeks to 21k/13 miles
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MY HALF MARATHON TRAINING PLAN | An Overview
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12-week sub-1.20 half-marathon training plan. You should be capable of either a sub-36 10K, sub-60 10-miler or a sub-3:00 marathon. Training will be at least six days a week, with an average.Our beginner half marathon training schedule: This plan, developed by Runner’s World experts, is for those who can do a long run of at least six miles, and want to tackle their first half marathon.When running back-to-back marathons—especially because this is your first go at 26.2 miles—I suggest you use the first marathon as a long training run.
Rather than doing a.Beginning and experienced runners can both use this 14-week training plan, which starts off slow with only four runs per week and then ramps up to five days later in the schedule. See 14-week training plan here » Spread out over four months instead of three, this training plan is designed for runners who’ve run a half marathon already and are in need of a training plan that can fit into a busy schedule — with four.Step Two Marathon Training Schedule and the 5k,10k,Half Marathon Schedule. Next, of course, is training for the marathon, Marathon Training Schedule.
Full marathon training schedules. All levels with 8 specific 100 day-to-day schedules for a 2:45 hrs marathon goal, 3:00, 3:15, 3:30, 4:00, 4:30, 5:00. As well as a pure beginners plan!Remember that the training schedule above is just one recommendation on how to structure a half marathon training plan. You should also consult the training schedules put together by the famed and highly accomplished runners Hal Higdon and Jeff Galloway for more perspectives on how to train for this enjoyable and challenging race distance.To read about a new concept in half marathon training programs involving only three runs a week please click here Following are two training programs for a half marathon.
One is for runners whose goal is to break the 100 minute mark and the other is for those aiming for a time longer than 100 minutes.Cross-Training to Make it From Couch to Half Marathon. Since you’re probably new to running in general – and perhaps not even off the couch yet – you were probably a little confused at the cross-training markers in the schedule. Cross-training is an exercise you do to help supplement your primary workout – in this case, running.
Looking to make the leap from half marathon to marathon? In this post, I walk you through the strategies and training modalities I recommend to adapt your training for a full marathon. First thing first… take a step back and appreciate your achievements.Half-Marathon; Marathon; NRC Training Plans.
Marathon Training Plan. The Marathon is the ultimate road race. And the Marathon training journey is the ultimate running experience.
You’ll gain the endurance you need through weekly long runs and recovery runs. And you’ll work on becoming a more efficient runner through a large selection of.This training program will have three runs per week along with two cross-training days and two rest days.
The three running days will consist of a short/fast run, a medium run, and a long run. Choose your days as you like, just make sure that you have a rest day on either side of the long day.Every runner is different in their ability and their training, but listed below are a few generalized plans for running half marathons 1 day apart and 1-4 weeks apart. 1 Day Apart Restore electrolytes and carbohydrates immediately following the race and exercise R.I.C.E as soon as possible, up to 4 times throughout the day.RW’s 12-week sub-2:00 Half-Marathon training plan.
The ultimate schedule for the half. By Steve Smythe This free,16-week marathon training plan aims to get you across the line in under five hours.Focus instead on recovery.
Maintain the same high-carbohydrate diet between marathons one and two that you (hopefully) did before the first. Schedule a massage 48 to 72 hours after the first marathon and (if your budget permits) a second massage before the second.Now you need a half marathon training schedule designed to support your goals. The half marathon schedule above is a 16 week plan designed for beginners who can already run at least 3 miles.
It brings you up to 11 miles during training. However, make sure to select a plan based on your current fitness level and your goals.
List of related literature:
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235 comments
Do you have a training plan similar to the half marathon one which I can follow?
Try the opposite in Florida: Training for a winter marathon during the summer and fall where the temperature never drops below 26.5C and the humidity is always above 70%. Even on an easy run you are sloshing in your shoes and dehydrated by 17km.
Are you maintaining the strength sessions? Doing a weekly maintenance session, with a slight decrease in weight will help you!
I’ve not been a runner (track & field) athlete in the past, but was a multi sport athlete growing up. At 40 I started marathon training 7 weeks ago (running my 1st mile in months) and started vlogging my progress from T-16 weeks out. 2 weeks ago I ran just over 12 miles on my long day and this week I will pass 1/2 marathon distance, so I have to say yes its very capable if your dedicated and in reasonably good shape.
Great to hear this now. I have reasonable base fitness and a few 10ks under my belt but inconsistent running practice. I also have my first half marathon in 3 months so will be sticking to the training plan and crossing my fingers! Any thoughts on avoiding foot numbness that seems to start after about 7k? Maybe I’m prone to a bit of swelling in the feet and just need to be ready to loosen my running shoes during a longer run as this helped at the weekend on a 10k.
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.
I need to start planning my training!! I’m such a procrastinator!!���� how am I gonna improve if I dont put in the work?!! Can i say that i feel overwhelmed with everything that need to be done! Runs, weight training, flexibility, rest days, work. How do i fit it all in?? Wish i lived off of running �������� but no, no professional athlete here. Any advice??
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.
Great videos. Do you have any videos on hamstrings and the piriformis?
Thanks for sharing this training plan, I hope it works well with me!
Love this! Thanks for keeping us motivated.:-) Happy Sunday.
Training for Newport Marathon in April, 1st one after racking off 6 half’s. So true about the bad runs, hit the dumps after doing 16 miles for the first time, took a while to recover from that mindset.
Hi James,
I had the livestream playing in the background at work, might have missed out some of the tips, but here are some comments.
1. I think this plan feels almost intermediate level, 4 days a week running and also 3 days strength training. Suitable for those who want to lower their PB in the half like myself. I have done more than 10 marathons but very few Halves.
2. Yes, totally agree of going over the 21.1km during training to give you experience and calmness when facing the race. In fact, running marathon distance twice in training is what i did to achieve my PB last year.
3. Maybe revised plan in the future in metric alongside imperial units?
Thank you so much �� really appreciate the plan and as always the amazing information ����
Love the video, just training for my first Brighton marathon, then off to Chicago!!
Manchester Marathon 5th April. I’m aiming for sub 3.30…3.20 would be lovely!
Brilliant vid. I’ve just started to increase my runs to 10km in preparation for climbing Mont Blanc. I can walk forever but at high altitude the lungs get tired, as I found out previously. Jogging is helping massively, so need to build up aerobic resilience.
I wish I could find someone that actually wants to help people instead of trying to sell me shit ��
Question? How are you able to figure this out? Do you guys run marathons? Because you don’t look like runners. Just wondering? No pun intended.
Just finished 8.5 miles but my time sucks. I finished at about 1:22:36 I’ve got a long way to go. I have so much respect for runners ��
“…16 weeks program goes fast…”??? What did this guy smoke??? It’s way too long, 12 weeks is more than enough, even 8 weeks for a regular runner will do….This is a bullshit program, when you start a marathon program, there is a build up in mileage, no need of something else… If this is pre training for a marathon program, then what should we do before this pre training?? Another pre training??
Thought this was some Harry Kane knuckle shots training videos.
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.
hi everyone,if anyone else trying to find out best marathon training program try Sarparder Running Expert Starter (just google it )? Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my friend got cool results with it.
When you said working out your legs like lunges etc is it ok to use Jacobs ladder for muscle and it’s incline aswell?
I literally do a half marathon with only a half a cup of oatmeal and 1 scoop of protein powder. Haven’t done a full yet but will sometime soon
Great video!!! I run 5km daily and to run and i feel energetic,fresh and comfortable you to can be in great shape by little hard work and with a nice pair of shoes Check it out: https://amzn.to/2qCt0oE
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!)
Did my first half a marathon this week. Going to run my first marathon in April! Good tips thx!
I have my first half marathon in exactly 1 months time.
Could you please share your experiences running your first half marathon? What was your time? And what about your first full marathon? What was your time and experience?
doing my first marathon in 50 days. time to get training. wish me luck hah
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 )
hello guys..
I seen a lot of your videos and they r really great. I ran two half marathons this year but from last few weeks I am feeling lot of pain in my whole lower leg, knees and feets everytime I go for run. It goes away after some time but the muscles remain stiff. Can u suggest a specific video for this. Thank you very much
Thanks for the video. Could you provide us with an alternative link? because the one in the description is not working. Thanks.
I am 54 years old and i have finished 2 Half Marathons in 2010 & 2011! I injured myself in 2013. I am interested in getting into running again & have done many miles of walking. I would like to do the Grandma’s Marathon in 2018! What training would be good to prepare for this goal?
My first marathon is April 28th I’ve been slacking, today I’m doing 10 miles then Saturday doing 20 then tapering down ❤️
Thanks so much, awesome vid, just whot I was looking for, I’m training for Manchester marathon
It would be a good idea to do 26.2 miles in one go, not racing anybody just a nice pace. That lets you know where the wall is so you see where you should take water
Halfway through traininng for the Manchester marathon, my first ever! The longer recovery and even longer long runs took some getting used to but I’m getting strong and learning more and more every day about how my body responds to the training. Thanks for all the tips your channel gives!
Hello!, I am 30 years old and have never run more than 20 minutes. I just signed for a full marathon in 14 weeks. Which program of the ones you offer would you recommend me to take? I’m a few weeks behind but I usually do long hiking in mountains.
hahaha i gonna start my marathon this coming Dec 15.2018 38k marathon:) and this is a big help for me
I\’m not sure but,if anyone else wants to discover marathon training try Sarparder Running Expert Starter (do a search on google )? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my buddy got great results with it.
Oh, I’m in trouble… I’m watching u’re video only now and I have a small “niggle” in my left butt-area and since last week, also one of my hamstrings have been saying hello, very slightly… And my 1st marathon is in 2 days. Great! I actually looked up this video to reinforce me that I did all the prep correctly. And now I’m a bit worried �� Any advice other than just stretching a whole heap througout tomorrow?!! ��
Heather and Frasers leg positions in sync in the opening intro talk
Going to start running! Committing to research on how to fuel my body, healthy routines and habits, and I’m just so excited to change my lifestyle around
Thank you for this video! It showed me that I am on the right path. Training for my first marathon in April the Humana Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon.
My daily mobility and movement session is going up and down the stairs in the hospital and avoid using the elevator while doing my rounds. It’s the only way I could squeeze in training in my daily activities.
I am training a week before the 2 mile marathon. My coach expects me to win 1st place but I don’t know. ����
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.
Well im not a runner and i already registered and only have 4 weeks to train. Fuck it lets see what happens
I’m gonna sign up for my first marathon this year. I really want to make it a daily part of my life and cross off a marathon from my bucket list.
I’m hoping to wing a marathon in January 2018 in Carlsbad CA. Only training I do is play soccer once a week and weight lift 3 times a week. will update once I’m finished. wish me luck!
Hi, I try several to get the Marathon Training Guide but the email never arrives.
Long time runner & racer and just signed up for first marathon which is only six weeks out…hope I can pull it off!!!
Very educational video, thank you!!!
I am 11 and I been planing to run a marathone I’ve Been training so hard is it ok for me to do a marathone
Could you help me find the 30 day challenge? Couldn’t find it. Thank you.
That looks like a solid plan mate, I like how thats structured!
Wish I had seen your videos months ago!! At the age of 45, I started training this past January for a half marathon coming up in May. Mid-February my IT band became inflamed, rested then ran (still pain), rested some more. Then, I found your video on ITs! So thankful I did. Since then, I’ve been stretching and strengthening. This past week, I started back slowly and so far, feeling good.
m finding, wat exercises shall I do for marathon.I just do push up 60 times a day more…..
I spend 5-10 minutes per day taking care of some aspect of my body 😉
hi I am 20 years old and I love to swim but recently am also interested in long distance running. Thanks for your videos
Hey coaches! Greetings from Chile, Great channel! Just downloading the 4 week plan. Next Sunday half marathon in Valparaiso and tomorrow trying 15k with team TRT. Chao!
Hi there! I just started training for my first full marathon! I am about 10 weeks out! I’m actually VLOGing my experience! Thanks for the great tips!! Just subscribed:)
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’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!
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.
stopped when this mile stuff just went on, c’mon just put the metric/mile stuff both in.
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 )
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.
Best channel. At age 66.6 I might not make it all the way but will at least be more confident on the 10K. Recovery time is the issue. A 6 mile on Monday and a 5 mile on Wednesday and my Garmin 5 will tell me training is unproductive and more rest is required. Oh well, lucky to be running at all. Plan on some walking should I attempt the half. I think one allows 210 minutes to finish.
I’m loving your videos! I’ve been dealing with a string of injuries over the last year and a half (initially brought on by a hip injury) and thought I was ok (no pain during or after long runs), but tightness in my hip resurfaced in the marathon I ran last weekend (in the first 10K!) making for a miserable race. Any recommendations for a marathon addict plagued by hip issues? I feel most of the pain in my medial glute, front of my hip and groin area.
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.
strength seems overemphasized, even mo farah only squats 40kg which is barely anything for his bw.
Did a marathon with 5 GU packs, a banana at mile 18, and water bottle with nuun sport tabs. Took me 5 hours
My tip to aid you on your way to your first marathon, pick a reasonably popular one with large crowd support and big race field. I completed my first marathon last year and it wasn’t a big one, the race field must have only been 30 athletes and therefore the crowds were non existent…..holy crap I struggled like hell having nobody to instil confidence in me and racing alone.
The crowds and other athletes are your greatest asset, use them and that finish line will become infinitely more easy to cross.
I think it was the NYC marathon that Anna ran where she was in tears because of the thousands of total strangers yelling words of support. That’s what I’m attempting to illustrate, choose a big event and smash it. Good luck all ��♂️��
Who else is here because the corona gave them this much time
Going for my second Half as part of my trainning for my first Marathon, first Half in 2Hours 3 minutes.
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
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
Not really seeing the difference between Tempo and Interval training. Can you make that clearer for me please?
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
im preparing for the pasadena half marathon my ultimate goal is the boston marathon!
Great video, thank you for this. I am training for my first marathon this year and I am really looking forward to it!
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.
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
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?
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.
@ 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).
Useless video. Might as well just said: train hard, eat well, get some rest and keep a good form
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?
I gave this marathon training “Zοrοtοn Axy” (Google it) to my running-addicted brother a couple of years ago, and he is been following the training guide ever since. Last week, he took 4th place in his age group in a Nationals-level 12k race. It is best to opt for this training program when you`re preparing for marathons along with other distance training courses..
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
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 ��
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
The yoga ball mentioned is not available.What other kinds of ball can I use?
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.
Just ran my fastest half marathon today �� 1:42:50 so proud of myself!!!
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.
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
my First Marathon is April 2019 then my First 100km is May 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECCuTnIWWtE
With so many runs in marathon schedule, when do you cross train and when is your rest day?
Training for my first marathon, Paris, April 5th, it’s hard:) did plenty of 20 and 30 k’s
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.
I like your channel, you make great videos full of useful information and all… but frankly i think advising someone starting from scratch to run a marathon in less than 6 months is extremely irresponsible.
The adaptions required to asimilate safely a marathon training plan and then the race itself take years not weeks.
Im sure some people can do it sort of injury free, heck some even manage jog/walk/crawl to the finish line with no training at all but i certainy wouldn’t recomend it.
Currently following a guy on Strava who runs a marathon every day, at the least…. Dude is a beast.
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
Training for my first 100 at 40 yrs old. Podcast, music, and audio books keep my mind occupied.
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!
My dream is to run a marathon I am only 11 but I am starting training tomorrow!!!
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)
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
Maybe they should replace the running in triathlon with rowing…
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?
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’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.
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.
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 have signed up for my first full on the Gold Coast here in Queensland Australia in July 2020. I completed my first two halves last year but I know 1/2 + 1/2 =/= 1. Preparing my training plan as we speak!
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.
I plan to run a full marathon in September. I did 27 km today. I could have done more but my feet got too sore because my shoes are crap. I find that past 10 km it’s less about physical fitness and more about mental strength and pain tolerance.
When are we going to get the GRN Channel? Bring on the Global Running Network!!
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.
I love this show and this crew. Such positive people with contagious energy.
I experienced all sorts of pain when I ran my first marathon.
I’m running my first next Saturday in Calgary. Should be a nice -8C and I ran the course today (as a half marathon). Not the best tapering but had to finish breaking in my shoes. Hoping for 4 hours
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?
is it safe (or ok) to run two half marathons that are only 8 weeks apart? thanks.
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
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.
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.
Chamois everywhere, 60g carbs an hour, water at every aid station, stick with the pacer, negative split.
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.
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
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
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.
Tell me one way to go from horrible fitness to Marathon champion
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��
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.
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I’m going from 5km to 32 km oops. Pray 4 me. 3 months to prep
Great advice.
May I give my 10 pennyworth?
(All IMHO) gels nasty, sticky, expensive rip off as much of running stuff is (branded clothing, KT Tape…..) Instead of gels anything that tastes ok > won’t give you stitch/heartburn/won’t melt on a run not too sweet!
If you take your own hydration have a ‘suck’ type not a ‘pour’ type eg straw…tube…. cos pouring liquid down my throat whilst running is (hopefully) the closest I’ll ever get to being waterboarded.
Running jackets my best buy? A £6 Lidl ripstop one that I can shove into the pocket of my shorts! Most often a jacket is required for hanging about pre race or in case walking becomes a necessity during…. whatever… a packable jacket rather than anything else!
Just did my first 15km Monday, hoping to try a half marathon in another month.
I went from 10k to 1/2 marathon to 25k to marathon to 50k to now training for a 100 miler. I do got one 50k, two 50 milers before my 100 miler. Thanks for all the advice.
I’ve signed up for Beachy Head Marathon in October 2020. My first trails marathon having ran Brighton Marathon in 2018 I believe it’s going to be a very different challenge. Any tips welcome x
Step One: always walk/run/record down the middle of the pathway instead of staying toward one side. This allows you to maximize your usage of other people’s space.
Thank you so much for your helpful video! What if my goal is just to finish a marathon in the allotted time? I’d like to see a video about people who have run a marathon who did NOT track their pace/time, but used creative cues to assure they could finish before the finish line “shut down”. Thank you!!
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.
Love your videos! Appreciate that you guys put the workouts in terms of % max HR!
Hey, I pulled my hamstring back in October and now only upto 7miles of running, I’m running Brighton marathon in April! Any extra tips on training to get the mileage up and then tapering? This is my 1st marathon ��
MY MOM JUST INFORMED ME SEE SIGNED ME UP FOR THE CINCINNATI MARATHON CANT BELIEVE PEOPLE PAY TO RUN 26 MILES BUT IMMA DO IT CAUSE SHE NEEDS SOMEONE TO DO IT WITH HER I HAVEN’T RAN SINCE 2012 LMFAO
ive done a half, i would do them every year, but a full……………….** off XD
Someone once told me “No one ever runs Two marathons”…… Either you hate the first one & never run another one again-ORYou loved it & want to run many more. For me I’ll stick to 1/2 marathons thank you vary much.
Hi Anna you legend.
I watched your NYC Marathon video and wrote in the comments that I was going to do my first marathon; you were that inspiring.
I signed up for one where I live (Australia) and have been following a training plan ever since. Aiming for four hours, but will see how we go.
Been listening to Hall and Oates on repeat, thanks pal!
Running Boston 2020 for Dana-Farber Cancer Research. 2nd year in a row, so Boston 2019 was my first and only marathon so far….crashed and burned in a 5 hour performance in first one…but raised over $17,250.00 for Dana-Farber so it was a great success. This year still raising money and would like to run closer to 4 hour 15 minutes. Just did a half marathon in 1:56:11.
First marathon in October! Ran two half marathons and am ready to make the jump! I’m both excited and terrified ��
Hi Anna and Rick. Thank you for the tips as it’s greatly appreciated and I’m preparing for the Gold coast marathon in Australia. Can I ask once you’ve worked out your hopeful marathon running pace what do you do on race day? Do you try to maintain that piece the entire race or start slower and pick up the pace later? Just interested in your thoughts. Cheers guys.
Great video james…penny just dropped today….even though I’m meant to be training for manchester marathon…but dont think it will happen…I can use this plan as a generic training plan to get fitness levels up to 13miles.
I have signed up for 4 this year and they are Milton Keynes, Round Reading ultra, Berlin and Amsterdam (hopefully do the new parkrun the day before):-)
Thank you this was just the video I needed. I’m training for my first marathon, the Cybi Coastal Marathon.
I don’t care what they’re serving up at aid stations, I ALWAYS wear my hydration pack with my own stuff. I hate trying to slow my running to grab hydration, as it messes up my pace and breathing, and I love always knowing I can have a quick sip or gel when my body wants it, instead of when I come to a station, when it might be too little too late. P.S. I run in FL where it’s hot as hades, so a half mile to an aid station is the difference between hydration and heat exhaustion. Lol. ��
OMG a bichon at 7:47 Sorry, I have one and I’m obsessed with him!! I’m training for my first marathon in Pittsburgh in May. I keep wondering what in the hell am I getting myself into?
Love meeting you guys last weekend, and looking forward to my half, fulls and 100km marathons this year. I reckon we were the two rare irish men at the event… loving the jackets and Tshirts will need to try and get some:)…
Drink a lots of water before run…. Attend bathroom to light up…. And just before run take a half tea spoon of turmeric, pinch of black pepper, two table spoon of lemon juice and olive oil with warm water….
i actually ran my first marathron before i did any half marathron haha got a time of 4hrs and 22minutes which isnt bad i think since i never ran a half marathron before and was my first time running full marathron
I’m training for my first full marathon in end of May after running two HM last year. First one I choked completely because of bad hydration and crazy hot weather. The second one I crushed with a 1:42. I want to finish the marathon in < 4:00. My only concerns is if my knees will hold up. I got ITBS
from time to time.
great vid! yet again! weird thing for me, a full mara does not sound good for me, but i would to run an ultra…race to the stones or something like that, dont know why?! ���� keep up the good work!
Well timed video, stepping up to run my first marathon this year went for the Yorkshire marathon!
hi i weigh 224 pounds from india..hw can i pre prep myself so i can start a prep in may this year…i hve flat feet and my ankles swell up even with just long walks
Great vid. I’ve just started training proper for my first marathon in Windermere. ��
I am Currently Training for the Comrades 2020 Down Run it will be my First Comrades (Novice) (Ultra) (Nervous)
Currently training for my first marathon in Copenhagen in May. Finding the training hard but hope I can be ok for race day!
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.
Is 5 weeks of training good for a first timer to run full marathon?
Thinking of running my first marathon this year in November/December, but I’m at 10k so far. Is it doable? Should I try running a Half first? Love your videos, thank you for the tips!
Thank you. I’ll be running my first marathon 1st August 2020:)
Training for the Napa Half Marathon on March 1st! I’m running a lot of trails and climb a lot on my training runs and have started seriously thinking about just keeping this up and going for a marathon maybe this summer or fall? I ran a marathon once before like 28 years ago now! So this will be like the first time again if I do it. Whole different me and different approach to running on a much older body. I feel great and know I can do it. Your channel is so much fun to watch. It’s very good inspiration!
I’m training for London 2020 which will be my 1st marathon…you’re videos are helping me big time��
Great channel! Really well produced and presented. I`d enjoy watching even if I was a non runner. Keep up with the good work and most of all, Thanks! This channel is my go to source of all things running related.
I entered the ballot for the London 2020 Marathonthis will be my first, stepping up from a 70.3 event.
Training for Brighton marathon in April, iv already had setbacks this year with getting ill, but I’m get back to it:)
Hoping to run one end of October already up to 27km on the long run
I’ve been training for my first full marathon: Los Angeles Marathon in March!
Thanks for upload! @ 57 years young hoping to do a half in Liverpool in May and a full one same place following year. Best of all I’m 4 stone lighter than I was and now a Plantface eater! to beat diabetes!!
I am training for the Southampton Marathon (having done the half-marathon in 2018 and 2019) and my training plans both advise me to work up to “long runs” of twenty miles before tapering. Question (bearing in mind I will be 68 in April) is that this leaves 6.2 miles or approximately 23% to make up on the race day. However, I am also advised to step up training (distance and/or time) by no more than 10%.
Further, I trained for the 10 mile Great South Run last year, and breezed it in 1:24:18, by training up to 12 miles.
I am wondering if it is advisable to get my long runs up to at least 25 miles before the big event?
On my second marathon training cycle. My first marathon I dod the slow build plans and only did 2 20 mile runs towards the end before tapering and the thing I learned is that I hit my wall at mile 22 and the last 4 felt impossible. So my plan this time is to do longer runs early on to get comfortable with these distances. My race is in April and I’ve already done a couple 15&16 milers and already I feel my fitness increasing and my confidence building. Marathons are so much mental strength and that’s ultimately what will get you through what feels impossible.
As of tonight my race schedule for the 2020 circuit is popular Brooklyn half New York marathon, New York City half marathon, Marine Corps marathon, Philadelphia Liberty Bell challenge which is a half marathon on Saturday then full marathon on Sunday. New York City Marathon and 60 K
Hi running channel. Am in training for the Edinburgh marathon in May am really enjoying the training
Just finished my first month of training and did 14k in 1:20. Hope I can do the half marathon in April under 1:30
This is great. Sorry I missed the live. Will you be doing a marathon plan in a similar way soon? Many thanks
Please don’t think I’m blowing a trumpet here or anything guys, but as a 2:42 marathon-er, and only having ran 2 in my life, the running channel has hit the nail on the head with this video! All useful and meaningful tips that I definitely did use during my training. Only thing i would include is… if you guys are worried and/or find it a mental battle rather than a physical battle… is to find a friend who maybe running one soon or maybe even a stranger who you find on social media thats close by and training for the same race. Or heck! maybe even join a club that host long based runs on ‘x’ day of the week. Clubs are SO SO cheap to join and its worth while as the Long runs mean EVERYTHING during training for a marathon! Happy running every one!
The best thing in marathon training is a flexible training partner. I personally noticed that last year because whenever one of us felt bad, it was the job of the other to motivate again. And in addition to that you will have the same running stories as your partner and can also talk, laugh and remember everything you went through together. In the end you even become good friends.
When I did my very first race, someone told me, “If you can run a mile, you can run a 5K. If you can run a 5K, you can run a 10K. If you can run a 10K, you can run a half. But a marathon is a whole different beast.” He was right, but I’ve been able to do it twice.
Thanks for the awesome content as always running channel. I did three half’s last year, 2 standalone and an IM 70.3. Currently training for my first full, Rock N Roll San Diego May 31st. Can’t wait.
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..
No matter how I train i can’t seem to get my v02max to improve. Until then I’m just gonna stick to half marathon
I am turning 42 this year guess what am I going to do 195 days into the year? ����
One of my Fitness Goals this year is to do my first marathon and I want to be well prepared for it. You guys have been such a help, thank you so much, I can’t wait to watch the other videos you mentioned and get started with my training.
I will be running my first marathon in April: London Marathon! I am following a training program but I’m worried I am not doing enough long runs at the moment… Any tips on how to know if we’re running “enough”?
Am training for Vancouver marathon, it’s my 6th marathon but this video is a good reminder on how to prepare
I need a video of the most rediculol songs you sing when you are hurting. lets do.
My partner and I are training for the Queenstown marathon (NZ) in November with our eyes set on the 2021 NYC marathon after that!
Half Marathon at the end of February, followed by my first ultra at the end of April
Doing my first full at Edinburgh in May and the training starts next week. I’m looking forward to the challenge and I know first and foremost is to enjoy the day itself, lap up the atmosphere and don’t go off too quick. Thanks for the tips, I’ll go and check your video on gels.
Great advice, just training for a half now; full next year maybe.
My recommendation is 15 miles for the long run. It gives plenty of time to rest and recover. I agree that sleep is so very important.
Thanks doing exactly this at the moment, so it’s really helpful!
Not ready for a full yet, but I am signed up for my 2nd half in April and my goal is the same as it was for my first last year….don’t die! ����
Sharing ideas ��is great ��
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZdDyA5MKz4
Timely video! I’m signed up for Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth, Minnesota in June to redeem my marathon attempt (failed due to undertraining) of 2012.
Thank you. Very useful video.
My next and first marathon ever will be the TSC NYC Marathon in November. very excited ��… Hopefully I can stay healty until then…
Before that I will be running NYC United Half in 3/15/2020. Race course goes through Times Square. Looking forward to it ��
I did a marathon at age 14, I’m training to get to 3:25 is this to crazy for my agemy 5k time is 18:03 and mile pr is 4:54
So far I have run one half marathon, Maldon last year. I now have the Cambridge half before taking on the mighty London Marathon! Trouble is, I now have a knee injury but I’ve seen physio and I can run slowly and carefully (no more than 10m LSR at 10 mm). Luckily I have time to get back to where I should be! ��
Training for Brighton Marathon on April 2020. Had few setbacks with family commitments and a sore throat/cough last week which was annoying. Currently done 14 miles longest run in training. Its definitely tougher on the knees.
Love distance running, and had done 3 official marathons or more and five for fun. I’m looking at a summer mountain marathon, and a flat and fast trail 50k at the end of the year
I like your channel! I have just started the 12-weeks-training-session for my 10th Marathon with a target of sub 3:20.
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
Just one point that I would add is that the halfway mark in terms of effort is not at the halfway point but at about 32km. If you going to hit the wall this is where it will happen be mentally prepared to suffer a lot more in those final 10km.
Just found your channel today. Going to follow the plan and see how it goes. I recently lost 30 lbs because I new I couldn’t run very well with all that extra weight. I’m still 235 but moving on towards the running portion of the training. It’s currently August 2019 and my first marathon is January 2020 at the Run Disney Marathon in Orlando. Here we go. I just purchased the video training for the prevention stuff to get started.
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.
I’m about to do my first ever 50 miler (Beast of Burden, Lockport NY)….have really enjoyed all the advice and tips I’ve been able to get from your videos
I am training to run a Sub 3:30 marathon in July at the Gold Coast Marathon on the Gold Coast, Australia or at Melbourne Marathon in Melbourne, Australia in October. I have signed up for both marathons and I live in Sydney, Australia so the Gold Coast one is technically in winter but Sydney is cold and Gold Coast is warm and humid. The past 2 years it has been 100% humidity at the start of the race so it is a challenge. I have two half marathon in April and May as training runs leading into the Gold Coast Marathon to get an idea of how the training is progressing
Would love to know if there are any specific tips for longer trail runs. Have a 26k coming up in May.
just finished a 6k for the first time and i want to really work hard so i can so more running in the future
As of now i’m halfway through training for my first 1/2 in March. So far so good a little knee pain is all. When I think of a Marathon it seems like its some mysterious monster out lurking in the mist. But then again this time last year I told my wife the same thing about a 1/2. Something to dream about though.