Comments on: Training Plan for NYC Marathon

By: kch

kch — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 03:10:56 +0000

@RunColo - I was registered to run the half marathon race at the Denver Marathon last year, but had a family emergency and missed it. Good luck with your training - and your injury recovery.

By: RunColo

RunColo — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:51:35 +0000

I’m training for the Denver Marathon. Last year I ran a 2:58, so I’d like to at least beat that. I’m just returning from a 7 week lay off due to a hip flexor sprain, so hopefully I haven’t lost to much fitness.

Good luck with NYC. I’m thinking that I may run that race next year, November is a great month for a marathon, plus it gives you the month of October to train with some cool Colorado temps.

By: kch

kch — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:43:10 +0000

@crossn81 - good luck with your training, I’m sure you’re going to do well - your half marathon times are fantastic!

By: crossn81

crossn81 — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 22:30:20 +0000

I’m doing Twin Cities in October. My goal is a BQ of 3:10 using Hal Higdon’s Intermediate II. This will be my first marathon so we’ll see how it goes!!

By: kch

kch — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:04:28 +0000

@kara - Thanks, I will. I’m really looking forward to the race.

@Rachel - I’m planning to stick to quality runs too, and do biking and other low-impact cardio activities to further increase my aerobic fitness. I look forward to seeing how Lyman’s 16 week plan works for you.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:56:15 +0000

KCH, I really recommend Al Lyman’s plans! I bought the 16 week plan to do St. George and it is a truly SMART plan. There is no run that you do that is “junk miles”. We do two twenty miles runs on back to back sundays along with TONS of strengthening work and yoga. I am reading Brain Training as well, but, I’m not convinced his plans are the best.

By: kara

kara — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:39:37 +0000

How exciting - The NewYorkMarathon.
And you have plenty of time to train so take it easy.
: )