Hal Higdon PLUS: 2nd-Time Marathon--3 weeks
3 weeks - $14.95
Total Miles: 87
Total Hours: 14
Total Miles: 87
Total Hours: 14
PLUS: 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.
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 : 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 #2 : 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 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!
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 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!
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 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.
Workout #6 : Other
Planned Time: 0:00:00
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.
Workout #7 : Strength
Planned Time: 0:00:00
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.
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
Planned Time: 0:00:00
Don't underrate the value of consistency. No matter how well-designed your training program, if you fail to follow it with some regularity, you never will improve. Even if you are training with no particular pattern--simply going out each day and running whatever distance appeals to you on that day--you can both maintain fitness and improve. Consistency is the key to success in any program.