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kreeola
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 Posted: 01/10/06 - 01:14 Post subject: Marathon training programs - websites?
I'm running my first marathon in June and have been "training" since November...I've looked at a few marathon training websites on the web - just wondering which one is the best??
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Posted: 01/10/06 - 06:39 Post subject:
Several out there not sure which is best. This one is pretty good. 
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Posted: 01/10/06 - 10:43 Post subject:
Like anything, we'll all respond differently to different programs, so what works best for you might not be the absolute best for me. Really, you need to simply grab one, get-er-done, learn lessons from it and latch on to marathon number two, three, four, etc. It's a lifetime of learning your own body and what you 'need' to perform best at 26.2. Which one is best for a first-time... 
If I had to toss a dart at a board, I'd prolly go with these...
http://runningtimes.com/clinic/programs/index.htm
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Posted: 01/11/06 - 22:41 Post subject:
| jrjo wrote: | Like anything, we'll all respond differently to different programs, so what works best for you might not be the absolute best for me. Really, you need to simply grab one, get-er-done, learn lessons from it and latch on to marathon number two, three, four, etc. It's a lifetime of learning your own body and what you 'need' to perform best at 26.2. Which one is best for a first-time...
If I had to toss a dart at a board, I'd prolly go with these...
http://runningtimes.com/clinic/programs/index.htm |
I couldn't agree more. Which program you choose is relatively insignificant. It's the decision to choose one and stick with it that counts. I think I trained for my first based on advice from friends, used the Hal Higdon program at one point, spent some time in the thrall of Arthur Lydiard, did Jack Daniels for a while, even followed the program on the old Kick! web site once. After all that variety, I can honestly tell you that one training regimen is about as good as another, especially for a first marathon. Good luck with your training. You won't regret it.
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Posted: 01/12/06 - 13:12 Post subject:
I agree with the other posters that there is no magic about any one training program. What will make a difference is how well you execute it.
Also, trying to follow a pre-written plan might not be a good idea - the plan may not take into account your individual strengths, weaknesses, and tendencies. Instead, I would start with a training philosophy, an overall idea of what you need to do, and from that develop a specific plan that suits for your needs.
I have written an outline for a program that should help a casual runner qualify for Boston at http://www.asksasha.com/Running/How-do-I-train-to-qualify-for-the-Boston-Marathon.html
. Hope you find it helpful.
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Posted: 01/12/06 - 16:35 Post subject:
Is that what your training is like? Taking a look at marathonguide.com I see you ran 6 marathons last year, all between 2:39 and 2:27 
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spachev
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Posted: 01/12/06 - 22:38 Post subject:
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Posted: 01/12/06 - 23:55 Post subject:
'kreeola' whats your running history? Hope your not one of those people who has just started running and wants to start in at the marathon distance. What's your recent 3km. 5km. and 10 km. times ?
| spachev wrote: | What will make a difference is how well you execute it.
Also, trying to follow a pre-written plan might not be a good idea - the plan may not take into account your individual strengths, weaknesses, and tendencies. Instead, I would start with a training philosophy, an overall idea of what you need to do, and from that develop a specific plan that suits for your needs |
Spachev, something I have been preaching ever since I first came to these forums.
Just don't hold your breath expecting people to follow your advice, it will most likely be ignored. They love their programs here; stick to them rigidly instead of seeing them as a guide line. Any wonder they end up injured
Welcome to the Forums, kreeola and spachev hope you both stick around.
regards
'Phar lap'
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