Well since it has been so hot in Phoenix lately is been pretty difficult to run at all let alone long distances! The furthest I have run in quite a while is 5 miles, but on average it is 3 miles.
I downloaded a 20 week training program that suggested running 3 days a week with a mix between 3 and 4 miles and then 1 long day starting at 7 miles. This definitely seems doable, but I think there are other more detailed training programs available.
I am too competitive to simply have the goal of finishing. I want to not only finish, but finish with a respectable time. With that in mind, what do you think is a realistic mileage per week goal to prepare me? I know that I will also need to incorporate maybe some hill runs as well as fartlek's a few of the days to condition.
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Well since it has been so hot in Phoenix lately is been pretty difficult to run at all let alone long distances! The furthest I have run in quite a while is 5 miles, but on average it is 3 miles.
I downloaded a 20 week training program that suggested running 3 days a week with a mix between 3 and 4 miles and then 1 long day starting at 7 miles. This definitely seems doable, but I think there are other more detailed training programs available.
I am too competitive to simply have the goal of finishing. I want to not only finish, but finish with a respectable time. With that in mind, what do you think is a realistic mileage per week goal to prepare me? I know that I will also need to incorporate maybe some hill runs as well as fartlek's a few of the days to condition.
July 28, 2009 - 4:22pmThis Comment
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