Running my first in October
Realistically, you're a newbie, and you fit quite nicely in the too much, too fast, too soon category. Going from zero to 34/36 mpw in 4 months is a very rapid progression. But, work with where you...
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Len, Thank you for your help here. I know I've built miles pretty quickly, but I try to be really cognizant of my body's feedback, and I take extra rest days, slower/shorter run as I feel. I have (so...
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Just remember overuse injuries come on fast. One day nothing and the next a issue. 18 weeks is a long time and lots of good and bad can happen, be wise!We all think we listen to our bodies, I am...
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I don't think you need to cut your weekly miles much if at all, except as dictated by how you're feeling. I would suggest at most do two hard days a week (tempo/hills/intervals) and one pace day. The...
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Forgot to mention, if you're losing toenails, you need to go up a half or a full size in your shoes. A good rule is, when standing in your shoes, you should have a thumb-nail width between the longest...
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Based on your feedback and Hal's (on TrainingPeak), I have just about decided to run a modified INT2 plan, where I run the INT2 mileage, but modify it by changing the Monday runs to alternating...
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Good luck, I find about the mid way to 3/4 way thru your plan your body will be tired and that is when overuse can pop out!
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Thank you for the heads up about when to look out for danger. It sounds like stepping back to run the plan from the beginning is a good suggestion.
View Articlerestarting 42k training after 15 months no run with ITB injury
Hi mates, Got some issues on restarting my training after more than 1 year with an ITB injure. I´m increasing, km by km, the Pose Running too..after reading and reading a lot of papers and opinions,...
View Articlerestarting 42k training after 15 months no run with ITB injury
I've also been dealing with an IT Band injury for months, mostly while training for a half marathon. The best advice I can give is cross train. My program included three days of running, plus two days...
View ArticleHow soon is too soon to train?
Signing up for the Eugene Marathon, which is July 27th next year. I'm a senior at the UO and this will be my first marathon. The event is about 10 months from now but I'm itching to start training! I...
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I would just work on getting a solid base (35-45 mpw). A 20 week schedule is a long schedule and I think you will find that 20 weeks is plenty to be on a structured plan! 40 weeks you might have...
View ArticleHow soon is too soon to train?
The 20 week schedule is designed to have you peak for the marathon. It doesn't make sense to peak 20 weeks ahead of time, then have to back off and start over. Use the time to build a solid mileage...
View Articlemarathon training resources?
Hello. I would like to advance to a full marathon after running countless halves and one full a year ago. I had some achiles and plantar trouble after the full. I just want to know what type of...
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Slow and easy miles, the more the better as long as you can do them without getting hurt. 5-8 % increase in your miles every week with a set back week every 2-4 weeks! These are fairly random...
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Need advice on altering my marathon training program
There is absolutely no reason why you cannot finish the marathon you've already signed up for; just don't plan on setting the world on fire from a time perspective. Long story short, just make sure...
View ArticleNeed advice on altering my marathon training program
Thanks for the heads up that is encouraging to hear. Is there anything I should do differently in the day or week leading up to the race? Assuming I run 20 miles as my long run two weeks prior...
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Need advice on altering my marathon training program
I would recommend not altering the plan. Why? Because there is a phenomena which I call TFFFS (Too Far, too Fast, too Frequently, too Soon) which causes folks to get hurt, and most plans I've looked...
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Need advice on altering my marathon training program
Okay that is what I will do. Thanks for the advice!
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