Distance Runners:

[reagann.12]

Hi guys, have any of you ran or trained for a marathon?!

 

[Boots]

Hi guys, have any of you ran or trained for a marathon?!

Yes,.. I train for anything over a 1/2 marathon.

 

[Kelly T.]

Hi guys, have any of you ran or trained for a marathon?!

I try to stay half marathon ready at all times and run at least one marathon each year.

 

[Shanitra D. (482803713)]

I am currently training for a half!

 

[Lisa L. M. (1407582210)]

I try to stay half marathon ready at all times and run at least one marathon each year.

I did my first one last November.

 

[reagann.12]

I try to stay half marathon ready at all times and run at least one marathon each year.

Incredible! What are some of your tips as far as pacing goes?

 

[reagann.12]

I am currently training for a half!

Incredible! I wish you the best of luck

 

[Lisa L. M. (1407582210)]

Start slow and then if you’re comfortable you can pick up your pace. Slow down again if needed. It’s not a sprint.

 

[Kelly T.]

Incredible! What are some of your tips as far as pacing goes?

 

[Kelly T.]

Slow runs should be kept slow. It also doesn’t hurt to have a training plan. Once you find something that works for you then you are more likely to stick with it as well. I love the program that I use because it allows me to make adjustments if I may have bitten off more than I can chew or didn’t bite off enough. This year I also decided that less is more and haven’t signed up for a lot of races. Lastly, rest is important and your body needs rest days.

 

[Lisa L. M. (1407582210)]

I started between 10-11 minute miles. But I’m 59 years old. It depends on how fit you are and your age.

 

[Lisa L. M. (1407582210)]

I do have a triathlon trainer who sets up my training.

 

[Lisa L. M. (1407582210)]

And yes. You do need Recovery days

 

[Nora L]

Slow runs should be kept slow. It also doesn’t hurt to have a training plan. Once you find something that works for you then you are more likely to stick with it as well. I love the program that I use because it allows me to make adjustments if I may have bitten off more than I can chew or didn’t bite off enough. This year I also decided that less is more and haven’t signed up for a lot of races. Lastly, rest is important and your body needs rest days.

What program are you using?

 

[Nicole M. (726859776)]

Marathons are my favorite! There are lots of great training plans out there for free on the internet. I recommend that you try to find one where the first few weeks of the plan look pretty similar to what you’re already running. I’ve had success on a variety of plans… as long as what you pick is something that fits into your life and is something you can commit to.

 

[Kelly T.]

What program are you using?

I use a program called Run Smart. It’s an online program.