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Hal Higdon's 2nd-Time Marathon: 3 weeks

Author: Hal Higdon

3 weeks - $14.95
Total Miles: 87
Total Hours: 14
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Hal Higdon's 2nd-Time Marathon--3 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 three weeks between their marathons. I also have interactive programs for runners doing marathons with 2-8 weeks rest. Make sure you pick the correct program. Each day I will send you an email message telling you what to run and offering training tips. For more information, visit halhigdon.com.
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This 2nd-Time Training Program is designed specifically for runners who run one marathon--then want to run another in only three weeks. Yes, there are good reasons why someone might want to do that. I offer 2nd-Time programs for those who have between 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!

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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.
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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.

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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.
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With only three 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.

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If a moth flies too close to the candle it may singe its wings. If a runner sets goals too high, he may fail. One runner planning his season thought he might attempt to get a BQ: qualify for Boston. But if I fall short, he worried, it might be a bittersweet moment. True, but even when we fail, sometimes we win.
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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.

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Be cautious doing squats. I can't imagine any single exercise that has the potential to injure a runner more than squats. Half squats, okay; full squats, no. Too easy to pop a knee. One advantage of half squats, however, is that they do exercise just about all the muscles of the legs, but you're better off doing them in a machine, if you want to avoid injury.
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Running multiple marathons is not as silly as it seems. Some runners feel that they should run only one marathon a year. Follow that rule, however, and you are going to miss a lot of great running experiences. There are numerous great fall marathons, great marathons in the spring too. Sometimes, you need to bite the bullet and go against all common sense.