Anyone training for a marathon in late fall?

msstatz
msstatz Posts: 163 Member
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I'm thinking about running a marathon in late October. I am currently up to 14 miles for my long run. Do you think I would be able to train up to run a marathon? Is anyone else training to run a marathon in October? I would love to share stories, training strategies, etc.
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  • CarsonRuns
    CarsonRuns Posts: 3,039 Member
    I am.

    What's your total weekly mileage?
  • msstatz
    msstatz Posts: 163 Member
    My weekly mileage varies from 25-30 miles.
  • waskier
    waskier Posts: 254 Member
    With those long runs and your weekly mileage October should be no problem. Pull up one of Hal Higdon's training plans and map it out. As long as you are careful not to push too hard too fast you should be in great shape!
  • letjog
    letjog Posts: 260 Member
    Yes, you can.

    I'm training for the loch ness marathon in scotland
  • CarsonRuns
    CarsonRuns Posts: 3,039 Member
    Yep. I think you should be fine. Pick and plan and execute it.
  • msstatz
    msstatz Posts: 163 Member
    Thanks for your input! I will look up those training plans.
  • msstatz
    msstatz Posts: 163 Member
    Yep. I think you should be fine. Pick and plan and execute it.
    I guess I just need to take the plunge and sign up and then there is no turning back.
  • lesle1
    lesle1 Posts: 354 Member
    I'm training for the Monster Mash on October 19. My first one. :smile:
  • KatLifter
    KatLifter Posts: 1,314 Member
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  • MinimalistShoeAddict
    MinimalistShoeAddict Posts: 1,946 Member
    That is plenty of time. My marathon is in early October and my Hal Higdon plan only has me running 12 miles this Sunday (30 for the week). This will be my first marathon. My first half was in January and I started running last fall.

    Have fun and good luck!
  • msstatz
    msstatz Posts: 163 Member
    Yes, you can.

    I'm training for the loch ness marathon in scotland
    Loch Ness marathon? Thanks sounds like fun!
  • msstatz
    msstatz Posts: 163 Member
    I'm training for the Monster Mash on October 19. My first one. :smile:
    What training plan are you following?
  • msstatz
    msstatz Posts: 163 Member
    That is plenty of time. My marathon is in early October and my Hal Higdon plan only has me running 12 miles this Sunday (30 for the week). This will be my first marathon. My first half was in January and I started running last fall.

    Have fun and good luck!
    Thanks! You too!
  • lucyprunner
    lucyprunner Posts: 55
    Hi there,
    I'm running a marathon every month from August onwards. I follow Hal higdon's plan and run around 26 miles each week. Feel free to add me :)
    Lucy x
  • RaineMarie
    RaineMarie Posts: 158 Member
    I'm training for the Nike Women's Marathon this October! My long run this week is only 10 miles - running a half marathon at the end of this month, too. :)
  • jaxCarrie
    jaxCarrie Posts: 214 Member
    Yep, you should be fine. I follow Hal Higdon's Novice 2 training schedule and I'm doing the Chicago Marathon in mid-October. This will be my 2nd marathon...
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    I'm registered for a marathon in October and am using Hal Higdon's Intermediate I plan. I'm on week 4 and the total distance for the week is 29 miles.
  • msstatz
    msstatz Posts: 163 Member
    Wow! Lots of us will be running marathons around the same time. I just printed off Hal Higdon's Intermediate 1 program. I will start immediately. Just curious what you all do for cross training. I have been biking but I don't feel like it is a very good workout.
  • CarsonRuns
    CarsonRuns Posts: 3,039 Member
    Just curious what you all do for cross training.

    Not much time for cross training when you are running between 60 and 90 miles per week. Maybe a little yoga, time permitting.
  • letjog
    letjog Posts: 260 Member
    Biking's an amazing workout - you need to bike harder!!
  • letjog
    letjog Posts: 260 Member
    Biking's an amazing workout - you need to bike harder!!
  • emmaleigh47
    emmaleigh47 Posts: 1,670 Member
    I think I am ... I am returning to running after a hiatus and my marathon is scheduled for Sept 22nd. This isnt my first marathon but I am getting varied opinions about my ability to get back up to speed by then.
  • waskier
    waskier Posts: 254 Member
    Wow! Lots of us will be running marathons around the same time. I just printed off Hal Higdon's Intermediate 1 program. I will start immediately. Just curious what you all do for cross training. I have been biking but I don't feel like it is a very good workout.

    Biking is a great way to work on cardio without pounding your joints into the ground. The key is to do it with intensity. With that said, marathon training is marathon training. You have to put in the miles.

    I would recommend LOTS of core work to help maintain form as you fatigue. Planks, planks and more planks.
  • southerndream24
    southerndream24 Posts: 303 Member
    I'm training for the Nike Women's Marathon on Oct. 20th. My run club is Nike Run NYC and their marathon training is in sync for the NYC marathon. We're doing about 11 miles on our long runs right now. For cross training I strength train and also do Nike Training club, which is a HIIT workout.
  • msstatz
    msstatz Posts: 163 Member
    Just curious what you all do for cross training.

    Not much time for cross training when you are running between 60 and 90 miles per week. Maybe a little yoga, time permitting.

    The plan I am following has me cross training on Mondays. Should I not cross train and run on that day too?
  • msstatz
    msstatz Posts: 163 Member
    Biking's an amazing workout - you need to bike harder!!

    Maybe I am not biking hard enough. I guess I need to push myself harder.
  • CarsonRuns
    CarsonRuns Posts: 3,039 Member
    Just curious what you all do for cross training.

    Not much time for cross training when you are running between 60 and 90 miles per week. Maybe a little yoga, time permitting.

    The plan I am following has me cross training on Mondays. Should I not cross train and run on that day too?

    If it has cross train on Monday, then you would only cross train. If it says to run and cross train, then you would do both.
  • msstatz
    msstatz Posts: 163 Member
    I'm training for the Nike Women's Marathon on Oct. 20th. My run club is Nike Run NYC and their marathon training is in sync for the NYC marathon. We're doing about 11 miles on our long runs right now. For cross training I strength train and also do Nike Training club, which is a HIIT workout.


    Can I find the Nike HIIT workout online? Otherwise would an Insanity workout suffice?
  • msstatz
    msstatz Posts: 163 Member
    Just curious what you all do for cross training.

    Not much time for cross training when you are running between 60 and 90 miles per week. Maybe a little yoga, time permitting.

    The plan I am following has me cross training on Mondays. Should I not cross train and run on that day too?

    If it has cross train on Monday, then you would only cross train. If it says to run and cross train, then you would do both.

    Thanks!
  • emmaleigh47
    emmaleigh47 Posts: 1,670 Member
    Wow! Lots of us will be running marathons around the same time. I just printed off Hal Higdon's Intermediate 1 program. I will start immediately. Just curious what you all do for cross training. I have been biking but I don't feel like it is a very good workout.

    I do CrossFit. I love it.

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