Hal Higdon: Marathon--Intermediate 2
18 weeks - $19.95
Total Miles: 650
Total Hours: 97
Total Miles: 650
Total Hours: 97
Hal Higdon: Marathon--Intermediate 2: What's the difference between the Intermediate 1 and the Intermediate 2 Marathon Training Programs? A little bit of mileage, that's all. Runners who choose the latter run three 20-milers toward the end of the program instead of two. And there's a bit more mileage leading up to those 20-milers. Otherwise, the programs are basically the same. You would choose one or the other depending on how many marathons you have run and how your training has progressed. A logical progression would be to start with one of the Novice programs (1 or 2), move to Intermediate 1 for your next marathon and Intermediate 2 for the one after that. Or you may want to stay longer at each level before moving up. And you can even move backwards. The choice is yours. Each day, if you sign up for this program, I will send you emails telling you what to run and offering training tips.
This is the quick-and-easy version. For more detailed instructions and daily motivational tips, you may want to upgrade to the Hal Higdon PLUS version of the same program.
For more on training, visit my website: halhigdon.com
This is the quick-and-easy version. For more detailed instructions and daily motivational tips, you may want to upgrade to the Hal Higdon PLUS version of the same program.
For more on training, visit my website: halhigdon.com
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After purchase, your plan will be available in your own private online training log account. You'll enjoy these benefits and more:
Sample workouts:
Workout #1 : X-Train
Planned Time: 0:30:00
This marathon training schedule is for Intermediate 2 runners, those individuals seeking to improve their Personal Records. Cross-train for about a half hour today.
Workout #2 : Run
Custom
Planned Time: 0:24:00
Run 3 miles at a comfortable pace. Over the next 18 weeks, you will add only a few miles to Tuesday runs. It's part of the progressive buildup of total mileage designed to get you ready to run 26.
Planned Time: 0:24:00
Run 3 miles at a comfortable pace. Over the next 18 weeks, you will add only a few miles to Tuesday runs. It's part of the progressive buildup of total mileage designed to get you ready to run 26.
Workout #3 : Run
Custom
Planned Time: 0:40:00
Five miles, a couple of miles more than yesterday. As the countdown continues, your Wednesday mileage will increase gradually from 5 miles in Week 18 to 10 miles in Week 8.
Planned Time: 0:40:00
Five miles, a couple of miles more than yesterday. As the countdown continues, your Wednesday mileage will increase gradually from 5 miles in Week 18 to 10 miles in Week 8.
Workout #4 : Run
Custom
Planned Time: 0:24:00
Same workout that you did Tuesday: 3 miles, comfortable pace. Afterwards, do some stretching and strength training for about 15-30 minutes. See the Stretch & Strengthen files on halhigdo.com.
Planned Time: 0:24:00
Same workout that you did Tuesday: 3 miles, comfortable pace. Afterwards, do some stretching and strength training for about 15-30 minutes. See the Stretch & Strengthen files on halhigdo.com.
Workout #5 : Day Off
Custom
Planned Time: 0:00:00
A day of rest to get ready for the weekend. Each Friday, as the marathon countdown continues, you will be asked to rest. Rest is critical to your success. Don't overlook it.
Planned Time: 0:00:00
A day of rest to get ready for the weekend. Each Friday, as the marathon countdown continues, you will be asked to rest. Rest is critical to your success. Don't overlook it.
Workout #6 : Run
Custom
Planned Time: 0:40:00
Five miles at marathon pace. You need to learn what it feels like to run the exact pace needed to meet your goal on marathon day. Pick a measured course where you can catch your time each mile.
Planned Time: 0:40:00
Five miles at marathon pace. You need to learn what it feels like to run the exact pace needed to meet your goal on marathon day. Pick a measured course where you can catch your time each mile.
Workout #7 : Run
Custom
Planned Time: 1:20:00
In Intermediate 2, long runs are on Sundays. If necessary, you can flip-flop your workouts and run long on Saturdays, but it's usually easier to go from fast to long than the other way around.
Planned Time: 1:20:00
In Intermediate 2, long runs are on Sundays. If necessary, you can flip-flop your workouts and run long on Saturdays, but it's usually easier to go from fast to long than the other way around.
Workout #8 : X-Train
Custom
Planned Time: 1:00:00
Monday is an easy day. Continue to remind yourself of that fact. Do some cross-training, but only at a very easy level. It may not seem like you need to rest that much after a 10-miler, but you do.
Planned Time: 1:00:00
Monday is an easy day. Continue to remind yourself of that fact. Do some cross-training, but only at a very easy level. It may not seem like you need to rest that much after a 10-miler, but you do.
Workout #9 : Run
Custom
Planned Time: 0:24:00
Today's workout is a run of 3 miles at a comfortable pace, the same as last week on Tuesday and the same distance you will do Thursday as well. Don't wear a watch, at least for the time being.
Planned Time: 0:24:00
Today's workout is a run of 3 miles at a comfortable pace, the same as last week on Tuesday and the same distance you will do Thursday as well. Don't wear a watch, at least for the time being.