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Training for second marathon

  • 25-09-2013 11:25pm
    #1
    Airtel31
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    I intend doing the CCM in June, this will be my second one having run cork last year, I ran 4hrs 31 I wanted to get inside 5 hrs which was good gutted I didn't get inside 4 30 as it was the last mile and odd bit which killed me, my question when should start training again two things I want to get inside 4 hrs, I have weight issues as well so any advice would be welcome


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  • #2
    Krusty_Clown
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    You need to start training right now. In fact, you should never have stopped. The greatest detriment to running progress is lack of consistency. Start now, build up a regular base. Choose a 10k race and a suitable training program (don't make it up as you go along) and run a PB. Then do the same for 10 miles, half marathon until you are finally ready to follow your marathon program, 16-18 weeks out. Hal Higdon is a great starting point for free training programs geared at different levels of experience.


  • #3
    Airtel31
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 126 ✭✭Airtel31


    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    You need to start training right now. In fact, you should never have stopped. The greatest detriment to running progress is lack of consistency. Start now, build up a regular base. Choose a 10k race and a suitable training program (don't make it up as you go along) and run a PB. Then do the same for 10 miles, half marathon until you are finally ready to follow your marathon program, 16-18 weeks out. Hal Higdon is a great starting point for free training programs geared at different levels of experience.

    I did a 10k race today which I didn't train too hard for still did it in 52 mins so i take on board what you said


  • #4
    Beef
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,182 ✭✭✭Beef


    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    You need to start training right now. In fact, you should never have stopped. The greatest detriment to running progress is lack of consistency. Start now, build up a regular base. Choose a 10k race and a suitable training program (don't make it up as you go along) and run a PB. Then do the same for 10 miles, half marathon until you are finally ready to follow your marathon program, 16-18 weeks out. Hal Higdon is a great starting point for free training programs geared at different levels of experience.

    I'm also hoping to run a 2nd marathon in April after having a terrible time of it in Cork this year.

    In terms of building up a base I'm hoping to get consistently running about 35-40 miles a week before I start my official program in December. How should I split up those miles though? This week I have made up the following:

    Mon: Track session 8 X 800
    Tue: 5 miles easy
    Wed: Tempo run 50 (25 strong) mins
    Thu: rest
    Fri: 7 miles easy
    Sat: hungover
    Sun: 13 miles slow

    Airtel I'm sorry for hijacking your thread.


  • #5
    Airtel31
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 126 ✭✭Airtel31


    Beef wrote: »
    I'm also hoping to run a 2nd marathon in April after having a terrible time of it in Cork this year.

    In terms of building up a base I'm hoping to get consistently running about 35-40 miles a week before I start my official program in December. How should I split up those miles though? This week I have made up the following:

    Mon: Track session 8 X 800
    Tue: 5 miles easy
    Wed: Tempo run 50 (20 strong) mins
    Thu: rest
    Fri: 7 miles easy
    Sat: hungover
    Sun: 13 miles slow

    Airtel I'm sorry for hijacking your thread.
    No problem it's all good


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