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I always have at least 2 pairs in rotation and sometimes as many as 4. I don't wear shoes two days in a row and I like to have a fairly fresh pair for long runs. Once my long run pair has more than 150 or 200 miles, I put them into my shorter run rotation until they die. I like using runningahead to keep track of mileage…
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I like incorporating the strength training DVDs from P90x into my running program. They are mostly body weight exercises, like pull-ups, push-ups, lunges, body weight squats, etc., so I've found them to work well. I always do them after my run for the day and will do 1/2 of the DVD if I'm feeling too burnt out. I typical…
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Because it is your first marathon, don't be afraid to drop the strength training towards the end of the training plan if you're tired and I would probably drop it no matter what during your taper weeks. I've added strength training for this training cycle and have found success doing the p90x strength training days to my…
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I say do it. More training will make it easier, but (especially if you include walk breaks) I'm sure you could do it tomorrow if you had to. I agree that weight doesn't matter. I ran a 26.2 in the high 200s.
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Speed will increase by just running more easy miles per week. A study profiled in Runner's World found that speed increases with weekly mileage increases up to about 80 miles per week. Speed work helps too, but be careful about adding this in - it can lead to injury if you don't have a proper base or if you add it in too…
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Be careful about trusting the distance that these apps give you. When I used Mapmyrun, it was overstating the mileage of my runs by about 10% pretty consistently.
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I am doing HH Intermediate 1 now for my second marathon. I've incorporated the p90x strength training days with my training and it has worked well so far. I incorporate it like this: Monday: cross (or sometimes 3-6 recovery miles)/ p90x chest and back or p90x back and biceps/ ab workout Tuesday: 3-5 miles/ p90x shoulders…
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It depends on how fast your body can recover from the rigors of a race. But, generally, the 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances don't tear you up for more than a day or two. You could probably do these races every week if you wanted. The big limitations on doing these races often are the costs (time of travel, fees) and…
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sigsby, you got my age right! But, I am taken and work at a law firm as I finish up law school.
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@passmetheduck single, 23, accountant
