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xTrapp14
xTrapp14 Posts: 9 Member
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Hi my names Alex and I was just wondering if anyone had any tips on how to train for a marathon I rub it in about 5 months I've been training for about 3 months now but was looking for others advice on what's successful for you and if there is anything I can do better or should be doing. Thanks for the help

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  • gdyment
    gdyment Posts: 299 Member
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    Run lots, google "free marathon training plan", don't eat too much, search some of the run threads in this section.
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
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    xTrapp14 wrote: »
    Hi my names Alex and I was just wondering if anyone had any tips on how to train for a marathon I rub it in about 5 months I've been training for about 3 months now but was looking for others advice on what's successful for you and if there is anything I can do better or should be doing. Thanks for the help

    What's your current mileage? How many days per week do you train? How long have you been running?
  • xTrapp14
    xTrapp14 Posts: 9 Member
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    I run 4-5 times a week and right now I can run around 5 miles in 45-55 minutes but I really haven't pushed to see how much further I can go just because it's winter right now
  • ScrAgnX
    ScrAgnX Posts: 368 Member
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    xTrapp14 wrote: »
    I run 4-5 times a week and right now I can run around 5 miles in 45-55 minutes but I really haven't pushed to see how much further I can go just because it's winter right now

    I like the theory that Phil Maffetone has, running almost all training at a lower heart rate to prevent injury. This makes you faster at lower heart rates, and your able to run all day at a quick pace.

    I'm looking to do a marathon, and a 160 mile bike ride, this year and have been training as he spells out on his website. But I'm also coming from a very high weight and am not looking for any specific time either.
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
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    xTrapp14 wrote: »
    I run 4-5 times a week and right now I can run around 5 miles in 45-55 minutes but I really haven't pushed to see how much further I can go just because it's winter right now

    So most training plans are about 16 weeks long and seem to assume about 30 miles per week as an entry level. IT's just a question of finding a plan that works for you, for the moment.

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