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.
"Shawn Pennington" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]... : 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. : : Thanks, : : Shawn : 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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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.
Good Luck! Brian
Thanks for the info Brian. That is encouraging. I have hoped to run a marathon for years but couldn't seem to be able to do it even when I was in fairly good shape and in my early 20s and running regularly. I didn't follow any kind of program then, though, other than just going out and running. No hydration along the way, no electrolyte gels or anything, and I was only able to get up to about 18 miles of beach running in the hot Florida sun.
Now I am in nowhere near as good a shape as I quickly approach 40 and the aches and pains are far more noticeable but I do have a little more sense about drinking along the way and such, live in a milder climate (Ohio) and am hoping to be able to finish a 26 miler at last.
I used the novice training for my first marathon. It worked well for me.
Brian
Shawn Pennington said:
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.
