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Workout #1 : Day Off

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PREMIUM: This 2nd-Time Training Program is designed specifically for runners who run one marathon--then want to run another in only six weeks. Yes, there are good reasons why someone might want to do that. I also plan to create 2nd-Time programs for those who have 3, 5, 7 and 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

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More information on doing multiple marathons is available on my website. Look for Multiple Marathons in the column featuring training programs.

Workout #3 : Day Off

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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

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Some coaches and runners define a tempo run as a fast continuous run at a fast pace. In my training book I define tempo runs as workouts where you start slow, build to a fast pace in the middle, then cruise home at an easier pace. But which is the better workout? Sometimes we need to free our minds and allow our bodies to dictate the pace of any one workout.

Workout #6 : Run

Planned Time: 0:30:00
With only six weeks between marathons, you really don't have time to do much training. Maybe a couple of weeks of serious training in the middle. 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 #7 : Run

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Runners usually need to do their long runs slower than marathon pace, otherwise when you begin to get into the double digits, it's almost as though you are racing those workouts. It's too easy to wear yourself out if you run that fast in practice. You may be able to get through runs of 10-15 miles at race pace--or faster--but once you move up to 16 and beyond, pick a more comfortable pace.

Workout #8 : 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 #9 : Run

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While I recommend that runners do long runs at slower than marathon pace, shorter runs can be run at almost any pace, if you are comfortable at that pace. Easy 4-miler on the schedule? On your good days, you probably could do that faster than race pace and stay comforrtable. But if you had a hard workout the day before, you may find that fatigue will slow you down.