…I re-write my training plan. No, but in all seriousness, I really am finishing up my TCBY – the last I intend to have for a while – and just updated my training plan. The lovely Lindsay from one of my favorite running blogs, Chasing the Kenyans, suggested that I checked out Hal Higdon’s marathon training plans. And, boy was she right.
In case you couldn’t tell from one of my previous posts, I was wildly confused a little lost as to where to begin. The Novice One plan from Higdon is perfect. I am one week short, but I am sure I can cut a week out from somewhere, right? The only thing that seems weird to me is the idea of only running 20 miles before running a 26.2 mile race. I know it’s normal, it just… bothers me. But, I’m putting my full faith in the experts on this one.
Higdon also suggests, like many other experts, to define a goal from the beginning. And so I will. Not to disappoint, but as it is my first marathon, I’d love to finish. Sure, I might have a personal time or two in mind, but nothing that I’d be disappointed to miss. Not for my first time at least. Did you have a goal for your first full?
But now, I’m mapping out my run for tomorrow. It’ll be my first run in a few weeks and I.am.so.excited.
I’m following Higdon’s intermediate 10k plan. I like his plans for beginners because they don’t tell you to run at a defined pace, only to run at YOUR pace, whatever that may be. Good luck with it, you will do well.
Thanks! Yes, I think his plans are really smart. I’d love to know what you think of his 10K plan. And, the “running at your pace” thing is the best. Because, well, all marathoners might be athletes but not all marathoners are RACERS. Why don’t people get this?
Thanks for the support. P.S. LOVE your blog!
Glad you found a plan you like! I can sense your excitement about the upcoming journey and I hope it stays. I had *very* lofty goals for my first and even though I did not attain them (by far, lol), I still had fun and got addicted