how long does it take to train for a marathon?
barbiex3
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I currently run cross country for my college... but I really want to train for a marathon to run it next summer or something. I know that the training takes a long time, but what if your mileage is already around 35ish miles a week with long runs being about 8-9 miles...?
I am well aware that there are training plans/schdules out there to google, but I was looking for more like a ball park figure of how long it would take to get my milage up?... any suggestions on time of year to run or anything?
I am well aware that there are training plans/schdules out there to google, but I was looking for more like a ball park figure of how long it would take to get my milage up?... any suggestions on time of year to run or anything?
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Look up Hal Higdon's marathon training program, he's got some good ones. You can follow his recommendations or you can extend the program as you need fit! Good luck!0
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With a decent base (which you have) you can train for one in 12 weeks (maybe less depending on how long your long run is).
That said, I can almost guarantee your coach will NOT be happy about your plans. At some point the distance and recovery gets in the way of your training for the 5K - 8K distances.
How about blasting a fast half instead?0 -
If you run that much then should only take 12 weeks at most. Your lactic acid thresh hold is already high.0
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You can do it in 12 weeks.
I took 3 weeks off after training for a half/running the half and still did a 16 week plan. My base was up there, but I wanted a longer plan that allowed time for injuries and such. On week 10 now0 -
I agree with Arc, just start upping the long runs. Also don't skimp on dead lifts/squats, the extra strength in legs and back will help prevent injury.0
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It should take you about 12 weeks, assuming you follow a good training program. I ran two marathons. One involved 14 weeks of preparation. The other involved 18 weeks. Before I started each training program, I was runnng about 3 miles per run. I hope that helps.0
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