marathon interval training
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owenolly
Posted:
22nd Nov '11, 10:34pm
22nd Nov '11, 10:34pm
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Does anyone have an opinion on whether you should star with shorter intervals and build up to longer interval for marathon training? Or do you think its better to work from shorter to longer?
Marathon training
23rd Nov '11, 11:38am
Hi Owen and welcome to Peak Performance.
Here are some relevant links from the site:
Marathon running: common mistakes to avoid in your marathon training plan
Marathon training schedule
Free download: Marathon Training Programme
Marathon Training Programme: how to run a sub 4 hour marathon
Marathon Training For Your Personal Best
Hi there Owen, welcome :)
23rd Nov '11, 3:30pm
Hi there Owen, welcome :) I've popped your question onto Facebook too, to see if you get any responses there as well.
Marathon Training
23rd Nov '11, 8:24pm
Hi Owen,
If you are quite new to training, then I would caution against too high intensity intervals too early, or risk potential over strain injuries such as shin splints etc.
A very important factor in assisting you to stay injury free throughout your training is to carry out an appropriate programme of strength and conditioning work with weights. You will not end up looking like Arnie in his prime, and resistance work is such a vital component in helping to condition ones muscular skeletal system. Remember any endurance event is as much about this, at it is about cardiorespiratory fitness.
Rest is vital in ensuring progress and its whilst resting that adaptation occurs and not as many people think during training itself. Therefore ensuring you get adequate rest between training is vital, and one should never try to train if any hint of DOMS is present.
Additionally ensure you remain adequately hydrated at all times especially whilst training. If it is a hot day (rare at this time of the year) consider some sort of electrolyte replacement drink over just water.
Finally try to ensure you attempt to cover the distance of your planned event within about 6-8 weeks of commencing your training to ensure you are both physically and mentally conditioned for such.
Many people have spent a large amount of time dramatically improving their fitness without actually finding out if they are able to physically/mentally undertake such as long event as a marathon.
Good luck.
Simon
Simon Vincent
Performance and Nutrition Consultant
Body Bullet Dynamics
Aberdare
www.totalcyclingperformance.co.uk