First Marathon for October 2020.
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Was ready journey and the last month is missing. Did you start to run again ?
I run since 4 years. I did hundreds of 10k, dozen of half-marathon, one 19 miles but always said to myself a full marathon is of limit. It is a lot of work.
The marathon day is not what scare me it is all the training. You have to run a lot (like a lot) to not get injured and having fun doing it.
I wish you best of luck and even if you don't make it, it doesn't matter. Keep running for the fun to it
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Pondee - do you live in southern NJ? If so, are you a member of RUN856 (fb group)? There are alot of group runs posted in different areas - variety of paces too. A friend told me that if I wanted to run fast, run by myself. If I want to run far, run with friends. This advice has worked. Much easier to add the distance and keep a good pace (not too fast) when you are talking with people.1
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So, long story short: I got hurt, I got sick, I got lazy, I got fat, I got disgusted, I got back to work. Starting slowly with rowing and the elliptical, followed by some light lifting. Still time but it's going to be a trial. According to Hal Higdon's Novice Supreme Training program I don't have to get back on the road until 3/22. Prepping for that to happen.0
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Pondee - do you live in southern NJ? If so, are you a member of RUN856 (fb group)? There are alot of group runs posted in different areas - variety of paces too. A friend told me that if I wanted to run fast, run by myself. If I want to run far, run with friends. This advice has worked. Much easier to add the distance and keep a good pace (not too fast) when you are talking with people.
Northern NJ. Exit 156 off the Parkway.0 -
So, first two weeks back. In the gym, rowing and elliptical, 30 minutes a day and dipping my toes back into lifting. Lots of post work out stretching (desperately needed) and looking to get on the road Saturday for a slow run. Hoping everything holds together.1
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Slow and steady.
Keep up the good work.0 -
First run since getting hurt, 1.7 miles and it only took "forever". However, I am able to walk today and am looking forward to rowing today and back on the road tomorrow. And, so it begins, again.2
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Very encouraging - still plenty of time to get ready for October0
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Weekly update: Just getting restarted, my 30 week program to the Atlantic City Marathon doesn't start until 3/22, but this week three days on the road (7.75 miles total, the first week of the program calls for 9 total) and two days 35 minutes on the rowing machine. Going to use the Hal Higdon 30 week novice supreme marathon plan which includes 12 weeks base training and his 18 week marathon plan. 30 weeks from the 109/18/2020 marathon date is 3/22. Last week (training minus 2 weeks) was two 30 minutes rowing, two 30 minutes elliptical and some weights; the week before was just two 30 minutes rowing sessions, just to get back. Granted on the road I'm timing myself with a calendar but I'm moving again. Got new shoes and on my way,0
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Ok, so we are now 30 weeks out from my proposed first marathon and time to start the Higdon Novice Supreme Marathon Training Program. All my work to date, from when I restarted, was a build up to this. Last week had 4 runs totaling 10.5 miles. So, 10.5 done and the first week of the training plan calls for 9 miles. I'm ahead of schedule ;-)2
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Pre-program warm ups are now over as I am now 30 weeks out from my proposed marathon scheduled for 10/18/2020. The Higdon program, Novice Supreme, called for 4 runs totaling 9 miles with two long runs of 3 miles each. Feeling well, I did 4 runs totaling 12.5 miles with a long of 3.5 miles. And so it begins, We'll see where and how it ends. Be well all.1
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First month update, although the month started on the 9th. 13 runs, 36 miles. It has begun and it now continues.1
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Week two of Novice Supreme Marathon Training Program; 4 runs, 11.2 miles, long run 3.6. A little less than last week, but last week was the product of a little over exuberance. Feeling better. 28 weeks to race.2
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Weekly update, week three: 4 runs; 2.55 miles, 3.10, 2.6 and a long of 4 miles a total of 12.30 miles. And the beat goes on...2
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Way to go. Keep it up!1
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Registered for the Race and Booked the room for the weekend. Monetary skin in the game.1
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Week 4 update: 4 runs; 2.6, 3.3, 2.6 and a long of 4.5. Total miles for the week 13. Feeling better every time out.2
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Week 5 done and in the books: 4 runs; 3,3,3,& 5 miles 14 miles total. Mileage up, time per mile down, all going in the right direction. let's hope we stil have a race in October.3
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First full month is done: 17 runs, 54 miles, long run 5 miles. Now to keep base building until the middle of June when the real Marathon plan kicks in.1
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Week six: 4 runs, 3,3,3,and 6 miles. 15 miles total. The plan is to keep this up for the next six or so weeks and start the novice Marathon plan the week of June 14. Hopefull, this will give me a sufficient base to complete the Marathon program.0
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Week seven, like week 6,- 4 runs, 3,3,3 & 6 miles = 15 total. Base building for a June 14 Marathon training plan start.
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Week eight in the books: 4 runs; 3 miles, 3.35 miles, 3 miles and 6.2 miles. A 15.7 miles week. This week seemed a little harder than the past, perhaps it's time for a regression week, maybe one with fewer /easier miles.0
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You're rocking this marathon training. Inspiring! I'm considering my first marathon this fall too. Please keep up the good work- I will be checking in on your runs as I work on my own.1
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mypinkbikini wrote: »You're rocking this marathon training. Inspiring! I'm considering my first marathon this fall too. Please keep up the good work- I will be checking in on your runs as I work on my own.
Well, let's just say I'm giving it a shot. Just started week 9 of 30 week program and hoping the Atlantic City Marathon will go on as scheduled October 18, 2020. (18 October 2020 for those who record dates that way.) Thanks for your well wishes. Good luck and determination on your quest.
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Week nine in the books thusly: 4 runs: 3.1, 3.1, 3.1 & 3.4 total 12.7 miles. This was a regression week, called for in my plan (though several were missed. I felt a little more advanced than the plan anticipated) and, truth be told, was feeling a little sore and needed a little break. More base building for the next 3 weeks and then onto Higdon's 18 week novice Marathin plan.0
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With week 10, and coincidentally the second full month, ends. For the week; 4 runs, 3.1, 3.5, 3.6 & 6 miles for a rounded total of 16.2 miles and 66 miles for the month. Two more weeks of base building before the novice Marathon training begins. Then we hope the 10/18 race goes on as scheduled.0
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Week 11: Four runs; 3.5, 3.1,3.5 and 4.4 a total of 14.5 for the week. The last "long" run was in 80*f and 80% humidity. Sumer is here. Walked some of that one. One more week until the training period kicks in.1
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For the week (Number 12) 4 runs: 3 miles, 3.2, 3.45 & 6. 15.75 total for the week. Higdon's Novice Marathon Training starts next week, Monday, graduation from base building. Hoping the October race stays on.0
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Just received an e mail that my planned Woolworth double for Labor Day, Sept 7, has been cancelled. That was my best hope for a trial race before the Marathon. With that gone, I'm wondering if the Marathon in October will stay.0
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Just received an e mail that my planned Woolworth double for Labor Day, Sept 7, has been cancelled. That was my best hope for a trial race before the Marathon. With that gone, I'm wondering if the Marathon in October will stay.
Steamtown just got scrapped so I'm not hopeful. I'm taking a different approach for my training for Richmond. I'm going to assume it is on until they say it isn't but I'm not going to rain specifically for it. I'll still get enough miles to run it when (if) it happens. I'll focus on going fast in the Spring...
You should know weeks out if it gets canceled so you won't have to do the longest of the long runs but if you keep the base you built you'll be ready to really go for it in the Spring.
Good luck.2
