Thanks for explaining the "why" of each workout! I have found a lot of training plans but none that explain why you're doing the things you're doing, or caution against trying to go fast during the long run, etc etc. Found this super informational :)
Excellent advice, thank you. I am 66 years old, completed 7 Comrades Ultra Marathons (89 km), (last 1 in 1991) & the basic principles of my training was based on the same 3 main goals you mention. Only the distances increases for Ultras, I did 150 kilometer per week during the 4 peaking weeks which comprised of a 7 week training schedule and 2 sessions per day, this concluded 4 weeks prior to race day with a sharp decrease during the last 4 weeks to allow our body to build up the reserves for race day. Thank You.. my best half marathon is 1 hour 12 minutes 6 seconds which I did as a Tempo Run training session for my 4th Comrades Ultra Marathon.
This is so helpful! I am training for my first marathon now! I am building out a van now to road trip to cali for the marathon in May! Thanks for the tips and great help! Love and blessings!
Probably the simplest and clearest running plan overview that I have seen! Thanks so much and here's looking forward to an optimistic 2️⃣ 0️⃣ 2️⃣2️⃣ ! 🌄🏃HM 🏅🙌🏽
Great info guys! Very similar to my own plan though I must say the first session I tend to ditch when life gets busy is the interval/hill workout 😬 It’s a love/hate relationship 😂
Great video, but I have a question...I'm planning to run my first half marathon in July '22 and have not run more than 2 miles without stopping to catch my breath. So tell me, what constitutes a "long run" and should I start it in the beginning of my training or work my way up to it?
Hi Quinn, great question! Your long run doesn't have to be running non-stop. This can be a run/walk session. In fact, you want this run to be an easier effort than your other runs so you'll want to slow down to an easy jog or include lots of walking breaks. The idea of a long run is just spending a long(er) time training with your heart rate slightly elevated. If you're just beginning training, I would plan the long run not by a particular distance, but rather by time - so plan to 'run' for 45-60 minutes with lots of walking breaks as you need them.
Thanks for explaining the "why" of each workout! I have found a lot of training plans but none that explain why you're doing the things you're doing, or caution against trying to go fast during the long run, etc etc. Found this super informational :)
Excellent advice, thank you. I am 66 years old, completed 7 Comrades Ultra Marathons (89 km), (last 1 in 1991) & the basic principles of my training was based on the same 3 main goals you mention. Only the distances increases for Ultras, I did 150 kilometer per week during the 4 peaking weeks which comprised of a 7 week training schedule and 2 sessions per day, this concluded 4 weeks prior to race day with a sharp decrease during the last 4 weeks to allow our body to build up the reserves for race day. Thank You.. my best half marathon is 1 hour 12 minutes 6 seconds which I did as a Tempo Run training session for my 4th Comrades Ultra Marathon.
That is so impressive and inspirational! Definitely a boost for the beginners :-)
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I thank you for this amazing training program I improved my half marathon from 2:52 to 2:26🎉🎉
love advice info am trying figure out my bad eyes earther running or on the bike of my switchation hard to explain
Elaine - fantastic approach! Will be sharing with my son as he prepares for first half-marathon and reference your website!
This is brilliant - cleanest I’ve heard it explained and put together so far 👍🏻
Thanks Anthony! Glad to hear it was helpful
This is so helpful! I am training for my first marathon now! I am building out a van now to road trip to cali for the marathon in May! Thanks for the tips and great help! Love and blessings!
This is such a helpful video! Is the plan still on your website? I couldn't find it.
You are appreciated, thank you, very simple plan, I am unfortunately not very technical, looks great!
Thanks so much this was really helpful.
Thank you - What a smart and proven approach!
Probably the simplest and clearest running plan overview that I have seen! Thanks so much and here's looking forward to an optimistic 2️⃣ 0️⃣ 2️⃣2️⃣ ! 🌄🏃HM 🏅🙌🏽
Great info guys! Very similar to my own plan though I must say the first session I tend to ditch when life gets busy is the interval/hill workout 😬 It’s a love/hate relationship 😂
Thanks Jess! Haha yes, the interval/hill run is most dreaded on those tired days!
great video!
Great video, but I have a question...I'm planning to run my first half marathon in July '22 and have not run more than 2 miles without stopping to catch my breath. So tell me, what constitutes a "long run" and should I start it in the beginning of my training or work my way up to it?
Hi Quinn, great question! Your long run doesn't have to be running non-stop. This can be a run/walk session. In fact, you want this run to be an easier effort than your other runs so you'll want to slow down to an easy jog or include lots of walking breaks. The idea of a long run is just spending a long(er) time training with your heart rate slightly elevated. If you're just beginning training, I would plan the long run not by a particular distance, but rather by time - so plan to 'run' for 45-60 minutes with lots of walking breaks as you need them.
Thanks for the tips
3 km hill / strength training
5 km race
strength training
16 km long run
Strength training
Skipping
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Thanks Omer!