Marathon
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workoutjunky
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I used to run 5 times a week(4 miles) and on the 6th day a long run(7 miles); I did allot of 10ks. Along with my running I weight trained 5 days a week I think it helped me with my edurance. Hope this helps.
Elaine Keller
Cathlete
Weight work is fine for the upper body and recommended.
As far as lower body goes, if your mileage is getting up there and you've not been doing lower body weight work, I wouldn't add it.
If, however, your mileage isn't that high yet it's probably OK to do lower body weight training. You say the marathon is at the end of the year. Are you just beginning your training plan? What is your weekly mileage and how far is your long run? When is the actual marathon? I'm just curious
Elaine
As far as lower body goes, if your mileage is getting up there and you've not been doing lower body weight work, I wouldn't add it.
If, however, your mileage isn't that high yet it's probably OK to do lower body weight training. You say the marathon is at the end of the year. Are you just beginning your training plan? What is your weekly mileage and how far is your long run? When is the actual marathon? I'm just curious
Elaine
Thanks for the information.
I am currently running 3 mile runs Tues, Thurs, Sun. and a 6 mile run on Sat. (this is the base)
I will start the marathon schedule the first week of July. The Marathon is in November. I have not been a consistant runner until now. Am I crazy to try this???? Have you ever been in a marathon. If so, how long did you train for it.
FYI: I am not trying to finish this marathon in a particular timeframe. I just want to finish it and stay injury free.
I am currently running 3 mile runs Tues, Thurs, Sun. and a 6 mile run on Sat. (this is the base)
I will start the marathon schedule the first week of July. The Marathon is in November. I have not been a consistant runner until now. Am I crazy to try this???? Have you ever been in a marathon. If so, how long did you train for it.
FYI: I am not trying to finish this marathon in a particular timeframe. I just want to finish it and stay injury free.
L
Luv2run
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I have done 4--2 Disney, 1 Twin Cities and 1 Chicago. Nope, you're not crazy. I never thought I'd do one either, and you'll find once you do one, you'll start thinking how could improve on your next one.You have the right mind set--to complete it injury free.
My first one I did the Jeff Galloway guidelines(pretty much, remember nothing is set in stone)and took 6 months to train--it was too long, the mental aspect was that it became a chore to train. 4 months(which it sounds like you are doing)will be perfect. Take a look at his training guide, I think it's on the runner's world website. The main thing is to slowly increase your long runs. I think it went something like this for long runs--depending on your base(which I did on saturday so I could rest on sunday)--6,7,8,9,10,5,11,6,12,7,etc.,. Don't stress over doing long runs during the week, just nice easy ones, the most important is your weekend long one. You do not have to train 26 miles to race 26 miles. My longest run was 18 and I did just fine. You will be surprised at how the crowds that cheer you on keep you going. The one piece I would advise you to train with is a Camelbak(or some type of fluid carrying system that works for you)--they make a smaller one, I don't remember the name but it's a baby blue color. I would map out my route and then drink roughly every mile or so. Just remember some runs will go better than others--you'll be training in warmer weather but doing the race in cooler weather, so don't worry about the pace, walk/run if you want--that's actually what Jeff Galloway does with his training groups and I've heard it works. I did upper body(but not crazy heavy)workouts because it will keep your arms from tiring out during the training. Good luck with everything and let us know how you do!! We'll be cheering you on!
Mary
My first one I did the Jeff Galloway guidelines(pretty much, remember nothing is set in stone)and took 6 months to train--it was too long, the mental aspect was that it became a chore to train. 4 months(which it sounds like you are doing)will be perfect. Take a look at his training guide, I think it's on the runner's world website. The main thing is to slowly increase your long runs. I think it went something like this for long runs--depending on your base(which I did on saturday so I could rest on sunday)--6,7,8,9,10,5,11,6,12,7,etc.,. Don't stress over doing long runs during the week, just nice easy ones, the most important is your weekend long one. You do not have to train 26 miles to race 26 miles. My longest run was 18 and I did just fine. You will be surprised at how the crowds that cheer you on keep you going. The one piece I would advise you to train with is a Camelbak(or some type of fluid carrying system that works for you)--they make a smaller one, I don't remember the name but it's a baby blue color. I would map out my route and then drink roughly every mile or so. Just remember some runs will go better than others--you'll be training in warmer weather but doing the race in cooler weather, so don't worry about the pace, walk/run if you want--that's actually what Jeff Galloway does with his training groups and I've heard it works. I did upper body(but not crazy heavy)workouts because it will keep your arms from tiring out during the training. Good luck with everything and let us know how you do!! We'll be cheering you on!
Mary
Mckmain
Cathlete
Sofia...a great goal! You have gotten some great advice. I have run 12 marathons and I was weight training way before I did my first, so I always do. But you have to listen to your body and see how you feel. There are some good sites for beginning running info too www.runnersworld.com and www.coolrunning.com Good Luck!!!......Carole
...CaroleChickFluff
Cathlete
Congratulations on your decision to go for a marathon! You'll never EVER be the same afterwards, I promise...(I mean that in a good way! LOL) What other sport can you compete in the same field/race as elite athletes?!?!?! Think about it!
I've run 7 full marathons, and a zillion half marathons. Strength training always helped me, both upper and lower. Just don't do legs on the day before your weekly long run.
I'm a big fan of Galloway, both for first timers and for those with time goals, such as Boston qualifying times.
As a first marathon, I do advocate using 6 months to prep. Beginning now should put you in good shape. Also, I recommend training up to 26 miles in your training, 3-4 weeks out from your race date...BUT...running it much slower than your anticipated race pace. Some really debate this issue, having success both ways, so you will need to decide for yourself.
Good luck!
I've run 7 full marathons, and a zillion half marathons. Strength training always helped me, both upper and lower. Just don't do legs on the day before your weekly long run.
I'm a big fan of Galloway, both for first timers and for those with time goals, such as Boston qualifying times.
As a first marathon, I do advocate using 6 months to prep. Beginning now should put you in good shape. Also, I recommend training up to 26 miles in your training, 3-4 weeks out from your race date...BUT...running it much slower than your anticipated race pace. Some really debate this issue, having success both ways, so you will need to decide for yourself.
Good luck!