Hal Higdon PLUS: 2nd-Time Marathon--4 weeks
4 weeks - $19.95
Total Miles: 119
Total Hours: 20
Total Miles: 119
Total Hours: 20
PLUS: Hal Higdon's 2nd-Time Marathon--4 weeks: This is one of several programs designed for runners planning to do two or more marathons with minimum rest between. This is my 2nd-Time Program for runners with four weeks between their marathons. I also have interactive programs online for those whose marathons are 2-8 weeks between marathons. Be sure you pick the right program. Each day I will send you an email telling you what to run and offering training tips. For more information, visit my website at 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 : Day Off
Custom
Planned Time: 0:00:00
PREMIUM: This 2nd-Time Training Program is designed specifically for runners who run one marathon--then want to run another in only four weeks. Yes, there are good reasons why someone might want to do that. I also offer 2nd-Tme programs for those who have 2-8 weeks between marathons. Be sure when you sign up for one of these programs that you pick the correct one and set the right end date. So let us begin--by doing nothing!
Planned Time: 0:00:00
PREMIUM: This 2nd-Time Training Program is designed specifically for runners who run one marathon--then want to run another in only four weeks. Yes, there are good reasons why someone might want to do that. I also offer 2nd-Tme programs for those who have 2-8 weeks between marathons. Be sure when you sign up for one of these programs that you pick the correct one and set the right end date. So let us begin--by doing nothing!
Workout #2 : Other
Planned Time: 0:00:00
More information on doing multiple marathons is available on my website. Look for Multiple Marathons in the column featuring training programs.
Workout #3 : Other
Planned Time: 0:00:00
In the instructions for this and other programs, I usually suggest a distance and how long it might take the average runner to cover that distance. But there are few average runners; we are all different. So just because I suggest that you run 2 miles in 20 minutes today and 3 miles in 30 minutes tomorrow, you do not need to run precisely that pace. You pick the pace at which you run.
Workout #4 : Run
Planned Time: 0:20:00
Love is lovelier, the second time around. Just as wonderful, with both feet on the ground. Frank Sinatra sang those words a long time ago, but they prove true today when it comes to running multiple marathons. Marathons can be lovelier the second time around too.
Workout #5 : Run
Planned Time: 0:30:00
With only four weeks between marathons, you really don't have time to do much training. Nevertheless, run 3 miles today at an easy pace. You define what easy is. In terms of nutrition, maintain the same high-carbohydrate diet between marathons 1 and 2 that you did before the first. It's also a good idea to schedule a massage 48 to 72 hours after the first marathon.
Workout #6 : Other
Planned Time: 0:00:00
One rule of thumb suggests that you need to replace your running shoes somewhere between 300 and 500 miles. Maybe, but we all differ in style and size. Someone with good biomechanics might get more miles. Someone very light might stride forever in the same pair of shoes.
Workout #7 : Run
Planned Time: 0:40:00
You ran 2 miles on Tuesday and 3 miles on Wednesday. Today, go 4 miles at a gentle pace. You may want to do as much walking as running in the workouts between marathons. Don't worry about pace. You are still in recovery mode.
Workout #8 : Run
Planned Time: 0:00:00
Does it matter whether or not you wear light or heavy shoes in your training? It does and it doesn't. One high school coach I know likes to have his distance runners wear training shoes early in the season because he doesn't want them to take the early meets too seriously, or to become discouraged if they do not match their last-season times immediately.
Workout #9 : Other
Planned Time: 0:00:00
Don't run if you're sick. You sometimes can run through a common cold if the main symptom is some sniffles, but with the flu and an elevated temperature, you may do yourself more harm than good if you try to stick to a training schedule that was planned several weeks or months before.