tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457833116563861494.post8178789789120087443..comments2023-12-20T08:31:42.572-06:00Comments on How I complicated my life today: I signed him up. Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05641028266038110278noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457833116563861494.post-51131655199388711372012-09-22T00:09:52.270-05:002012-09-22T00:09:52.270-05:00I would suggest keeping it simple. I wouldn't ...I would suggest keeping it simple. I wouldn't worry as much about intervals, speedwork, etc... I would just get him used to putting in the miles; that helped me a lot at first. Although doing speedwork kind of breaks up the monotony of running a lot. So, I don't know. Kyria @ Travel Spothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05889638304509763419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457833116563861494.post-40405071655471123692012-09-21T12:12:09.762-05:002012-09-21T12:12:09.762-05:00has he been running over the past 2 years since hi...has he been running over the past 2 years since his 1st half? If yes, I would say one wk tempo and long run, the next speed work or hills and long run. Also, I would work up to as many miles as he feels he can do without fear of injury. I would also incorporate an up and down, for his long runs something like 10, 12, 10, 14, 10, 16, 10, 18, 10, 20, etc. I think that down wk is super important for a newbie to 26.2 training. yes, yes, do tell - what was his response to the notification of his 1st marathon? <br /><br />the last 6 miles is tough, I don't handle that pain well either, so I run high mileage to prep for that. It's tricky with it being his 1st. Happy Feet 26.2https://www.blogger.com/profile/07319635538117315117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457833116563861494.post-29968336424056918442012-09-21T01:25:47.481-05:002012-09-21T01:25:47.481-05:00Well for the plan I got nothing but I want to know...Well for the plan I got nothing but I want to know what he said when you announced to him he would run a marathon !Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01784257254057007640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457833116563861494.post-53966769369911091662012-09-21T00:26:30.278-05:002012-09-21T00:26:30.278-05:00Well, besides putting in the miles and doing some ...Well, besides putting in the miles and doing some speed work, here are a few thoughts I have... Rest day/xtraining days are much needed, foam roll like it's your job, stretch, do some tempo runs. Know that the crappy runs are going to make you stronger on marathon day. Mental toughness is just as important as the physical. Lauren @ Sassy Molassyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386991766331711286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457833116563861494.post-42183667573774942482012-09-20T15:25:24.919-05:002012-09-20T15:25:24.919-05:00Oooohhhh!!!!!! Good luck! And have fun! My husband...Oooohhhh!!!!!! Good luck! And have fun! My husband is running his first marathon in April. I also signed him up. ;) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457833116563861494.post-5044197454839381862012-09-20T12:11:48.286-05:002012-09-20T12:11:48.286-05:00Awesome! Sounds like a good deal to me!
As far a...Awesome! Sounds like a good deal to me! <br /><br />As far as training plans- I recommend Hal Higdon as well. He has all different levels available for free online and he tends to ere on the less is more side of things which is good for 1st time marathoners. (less injuries, etc.)Tiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17865099182609959790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457833116563861494.post-3213260869021579982012-09-20T11:25:21.332-05:002012-09-20T11:25:21.332-05:00Awesome! For my only marathon I followed Hal Higdo...Awesome! For my only marathon I followed Hal Higdon novice plan, though sometimes I thought it was too easy, maybe Hal Higdon intermediate might be better?Nellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11613262056157769496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457833116563861494.post-38148515082095495702012-09-20T07:21:36.286-05:002012-09-20T07:21:36.286-05:00When I trained for mine I think I topped out at 20...When I trained for mine I think I topped out at 20 miles. It made sense for me at the time because I'd injured my foot, but in retrospect I wish gotten up a little higher or at least run 20 more than once just so I'd be more familiar with how my body felt at those distances. Does that make sense?Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03408929681739560085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457833116563861494.post-74131850887893572472012-09-20T06:51:41.608-05:002012-09-20T06:51:41.608-05:00I'd do a lot of slow 20 milers, once he builds...I'd do a lot of slow 20 milers, once he builds up to that, and not much speed. He does not have an aerobic base and so this should be the priority for his training, I think. Fun!Ana-Maria RunTriLivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06277465990759801560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457833116563861494.post-32028611377052538232012-09-20T06:46:58.872-05:002012-09-20T06:46:58.872-05:00Good luck to him! I think the best advice is to l...Good luck to him! I think the best advice is to listen to your body and try to have fun while training. And run with other people! Which shouldn't be a problem as I assume you'll do some of the training runs with him?Lisa from Lisa's Yarnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05335500882510597919noreply@blogger.com