tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838911823399772442.post2410470452215763778..comments2023-10-25T06:02:06.843-05:00Comments on Twenty Six Point Two: Decisions DecisionsAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00574939084120691481noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838911823399772442.post-32571076169862690222009-08-16T12:29:49.955-05:002009-08-16T12:29:49.955-05:00I hate actually working during my workouts, so I t...I hate actually working during my workouts, so I think the FIRST plan would be a no go for me :-)Danielle in Iowa in Irelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12274576534281164011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838911823399772442.post-91846075237518101332009-08-06T09:29:29.828-05:002009-08-06T09:29:29.828-05:00I've done 6 marathons using Hal Higdon's b...I've done 6 marathons using Hal Higdon's beginner programs. I'm working on #7. It's a solid program that just works. I would like to try one of the "more intense, less running" programs to see how it compares. Regardless, someone else touched on it... if you are serious about getting better, feeling stronger, you need to cross-train. I rarely do, but the 2 years I did triathlons as well my marathon running felt SO much better. Good luck!JohnPDChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04752442633564009639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838911823399772442.post-33686056578309055332009-07-29T21:05:27.872-05:002009-07-29T21:05:27.872-05:00Yes, I'm curious how it's going to work fo...Yes, I'm curious how it's going to work for me, too. :-)RunnerMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10256586100139898901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838911823399772442.post-6458712827227155022009-07-27T10:43:58.139-05:002009-07-27T10:43:58.139-05:00I think if your main concern is injuries, Galloway...I think if your main concern is injuries, Galloway is going to be your best bet for the first year back. But like Chris said, the Galloway key is really the walk breaks, and you can add those on any plan. So do Higdon or RW, both of which sound like they'll work for you. On fast days, do a walk break at the end of a repeat or mile, on long days, do at least a minute per mile, maybe more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838911823399772442.post-75588137471367424782009-07-27T01:19:48.600-05:002009-07-27T01:19:48.600-05:00I'm running a key workout type plan at the mom...I'm running a key workout type plan at the moment for a 30m terain race in september. Time is a constraint for me too with a business and a family.<br /><br />The plan looks similar to this Runners World training plan: <br />http://www.runnersworld.com/article/printer/1,7124,s6-238-244-255-9215-0,00.html<br /><br />Hope that helps!Stevehttp://www.training-time.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838911823399772442.post-68672729054281356652009-07-26T21:47:25.624-05:002009-07-26T21:47:25.624-05:00I'm running my first full marathon this Octobe...I'm running my first full marathon this October, and I've worked up my own plan which seems to change every other week. Right now, it's 2 weeks of 40-50 miles a week at a slow pace and then 1 week of 20-30 miles for recovery. Mix in some cross-training, sprinkle in some healthy eating, and shake it all up with some blogging and here I am! Good luck!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719255131328993925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838911823399772442.post-87223664389505675312009-07-26T09:29:05.343-05:002009-07-26T09:29:05.343-05:00I'm still using RW Smart Coach becuase it has ...I'm still using RW Smart Coach becuase it has helped me PR in the HM and I was healthy so I don't want to change something that's working. They have recently updated their formula which I like too.<br /><br />CJCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10005401822626238519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838911823399772442.post-45729914710660142522009-07-25T13:30:56.466-05:002009-07-25T13:30:56.466-05:00I have run several marathons and what works well f...I have run several marathons and what works well for me is to create my own program. You have to be sort of a running nerd to put as much effort as I do into it, but I like to do it because that way I can cater to what I like to do and how I like to train. A canned program is much easier and less time consuming but for me it is worth the effort to create a program that I can be excited about that fits my personality. I like to train hard - tempos, track, hills, long runs. So my program includes the details that I like. Good Luck!Happy Feet 26.2https://www.blogger.com/profile/07319635538117315117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838911823399772442.post-38453931807263118602009-07-25T10:47:29.354-05:002009-07-25T10:47:29.354-05:00I have been running easier since I dropped 23 lbs ...I have been running easier since I dropped 23 lbs while eating <a href="http://www.raw-food-repair.com" rel="nofollow">raw food</a>. And seem to recover faster after my workouts. <br /><br />To Your Health!<br />James Reno (editor)<br />Raw-Food-Repair.comJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07993153778132404772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838911823399772442.post-27192446484160222932009-07-24T16:49:28.912-05:002009-07-24T16:49:28.912-05:00I love, love, LOVE the FIRST plan, and I'll te...I love, love, LOVE the FIRST plan, and I'll tell ya why. I did 2 other marathons using 2 other plans that had me running 4-5 days a week. I was always tired, hungry, and cranky.. and my running wasn't that great. I switched to FIRST, felt great the whole training cycle, and shaved 26 minutes off my marathon time. I love feeling like running is always something I love, and when I was doing it more often I was cursing it. I sometimes have to alter the paces a bit... I can't always go hard and fast at every single workout. And I definitely make sure I get the cross training in because it totally helps. But in the end, I always feel well-trained but also well-rested.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10225876477393309900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838911823399772442.post-5287438995427810932009-07-24T15:55:56.687-05:002009-07-24T15:55:56.687-05:00Yeah, I've actually got the Hanson plan. I th...Yeah, I've actually got the Hanson plan. I think you already gave it to me, Amy. Anyway...the 16 miles maximum thing turned me off of it. I just think I need something closer to the real deal, ya know?Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12487901497647692400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838911823399772442.post-45463973972457531412009-07-24T14:40:45.354-05:002009-07-24T14:40:45.354-05:00It's tough picking the right training program....It's tough picking the right training program. I like Hal Higdon's plans and I LOVE the Jeff Galloway technique of walk breaks [Hal Higdon plans recommend that too] but Galloway's plans are high mileage, which doesn't work for me. When I read plans, I think "Can I REALLY do that?" and if the answer is "yes", I go for it!Chrishttp://seechrisyrun.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838911823399772442.post-74823941130980639942009-07-24T14:07:29.349-05:002009-07-24T14:07:29.349-05:00Another vote for Higdon! There's also the Hans...Another vote for Higdon! There's also the Hanson plan... I've got it saved somewhere on my computer, I'll email it to ya. The only thing with it is that their longest runs are only 16 milers. <br /><br />It's easy to run your ass off when you've got nothing else going on in your life, like moi.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00574939084120691481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838911823399772442.post-65583943544561231542009-07-24T13:59:05.832-05:002009-07-24T13:59:05.832-05:00I'm a big fan of Hal Higdon...if you have a 20...I'm a big fan of Hal Higdon...if you have a 20 mile a week base though. Like, pick the beginner schedule if you're on a come back. As for the "Amy showoff 70 miles"...that is insaniety (sorry Amy)...I think running 4 days a week is plenty...and no more than 50 miles ever. <br /><br />Hopefully that will work for you!!Jill Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17776498439105373842noreply@blogger.com