Thinking of marathon training
Posted on July 19th, 2010 by Andrew
My long run (20km) yesterday was pretty good. I chose quite a hilly route and just enjoyed it. Here’s a snapshot from the run:
It’s definitely getting warmer here in NZ. I think winter is just about done. The days are getting noticeably longer now and it is not painful to get out of the door predawn. 
I did a total of 58 km last week.
I’m about 21 weeks away from the Taipei Marathon now so it’s time to start thinking about marathon training programs. Earlier in the year I mentioned I was thinking about the Brooks Hanson Marathon Training plan and I’ve decided to go with it. There’s a good write up about it here.
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Looks like a nice plan. I think I’m going with a non-planning plan, which actually requires some planning … I’ll have a blog entry later to explain.
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That is one beautiful pic! How lucky are you that you have such views to motivate you!!! Sounds like a plan that is going to work for you. Looking forward to hearing more as I will only be doing it thru your experience!
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Lovely setting! I love that recognition of days getting longer in late winter. It gives one such hope.
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Your days are getting longer, ours shorter – trade you!
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Sounds like an interesting plan, and I am definitely intrigued by the lower mileage on the longest long runs. The concept of carrying your previous runs in your legs as you venture out on your long run sure speaks to me, though I am worried (as a non-marathoner trying for his first) in missing out on the confidence building that can only come with running for over 3 hours straight, and perhaps even 3.5 hours, prior to attempting the full 42.2km distance in a race.
What are your thoughts?
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Andrew
reply on July 21st, 2010 11:06 am:
I actually think that this plan would suit you very well.
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Always enjoy the pics! Keep up the hard work man.
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Always nice when you turn the corner on winter. Looks like you’ve got a good plan for Taipei. Always the first step to success, right?
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Id love to get to Taipai to visit some day.
they let us in even if we arent running a marathon yes?
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Your picks make me very jealous.
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Participating in a marathon is a very serious step. Jogging is one thing but marathon is something different. So, take care of yourself!
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Good luck with your training Andrew
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