Want to run a Marathon

dehumanized
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I was wondering if anyone could help me create a running guide/plan to help me achieve a personal goal of mine which is to finish at least 1 full marathon. I can run about 4-5 miles as of right now even though my time isn't very impressive. I just need some tips. Thanks

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Check out Hal Higdon or Jeff Galloway. Or, just Google "marathon training plans". Runnersworld.com probably has got some as well.0
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I second the motion to check out galloway! He starts with that distance as the first long run, and slow is fine. This is a great goal!0
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Another option if you are willing to fundraise is to look into Team in Training. They set out a training plan for you with group runs.0
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How long have you been running?
What is your average weekly mileage over the last 8 weeks?0 -
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Check out Hal Higdon or Jeff Galloway.
My thoughts exactly.
I like Galloway first, more gradual, more incremental.
Maybe your second marathon you can do Hal Higdon ?
I'm always voting for under-doing it, and avoiding getting sidelined by injury
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Galloway has a great starting plan and Higdon will really get you ready. Just do not pick one too soon since undertraining is a good way to get hurt. Stick with whatever plan you like and works for you. the biggest thing for me was to really decide why I wanted to do it and that carried me through the wall at mile 20. You can easily do it if you put in the time and training.0
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Thanks for the help guys! Im checking out Hal Higdon training programs and it looks like a great setup. I'm going to follow the training plan they have set and see how much I improve by the end.0
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It's a tall order to jump from 5 to 26.2, but it's do-able. I suggest using Hal Higdon's plan for a 10K and knock that out. Then do his training for a half marathon and get that done. In the process you will build your base even using his novice plans. Then use his novice plan for the marathon.
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I suggest using Hal Higdon's plan for a 10K and knock that out.
Then do his training for a half marathon and get that done.
In the process you will build your base even using his novice plans. Then use his novice plan for the marathon.
I think that is good advice. I 've seen it be successful for many folks.
That is, to do a 5K plan, then a 10K plan, then a HM plan, just kind of stringing those plans along.
They do overlap a bit at the early weeks but that's a good basebuilding few weeks and good way to avoid injury
Or so I hear :-)0
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