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Hal Higdon's Training Program |
Question:
Has anyone ever used Hal Higdon's
Novice Training Program to complete
a Marathon?
I used to be a fairly dedicated runner,
doing 8 miles a day four days a week
and completed a couple of half marathons.
Since I married a few years ago, though,
I quit running and gained 35lbs.
I started jogging again about a year
ago and was doing four miles three
times a week and started using Hal
Higdon's 18 week Novice Program in
hopes of completing the Air Force
Marathon in September. I have been
following it faithfully but am only
on week 5, which is 10 miles for the
long run and a LONG way from Marathon
level.
Just looking for feedback from anyone
who may have used his method, particularly
at the novice level.
Answer:
My training partner and I used it
and found it to be a great program.
My friend ran a great marathon. I
crashed, but it wasn't due to the
program- it as due to several days
with almost no sleep leading up to
it and then lots of sweat and not
enough electrolytes. Regardless, I'd
highly recommend the program, as well
as Marathon by Hal Higdon. Read that
5 or so months in advance- it dealt
with diet, stress, running, injuries,
prep for what to bring to the race,
etc. Well worth the read.
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