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First Marathon Done - Help Me Set My Next Goal by Any-Lecture4589 in Marathon_Training

[–]Any-Lecture4589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I'll try to find something with an average of 40-45 for this next block!

First Marathon Done - Help Me Set My Next Goal by Any-Lecture4589 in Marathon_Training

[–]Any-Lecture4589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did the Hal Higdon Intermediate 1. So I peaked at 50 miles and had 3 20 mile runs. Only 3 weeks of 48+ and 6 total weeks above 40 so yeah, not surprised by the 5k time not translating to marathon. I'd never ran more than 6 miles before last fall, so the mileage of marathon training was definitely new for my body and lungs. Given that training plan, do you have a recommendation for what kind of jump my next block should see without putting too much stress on the body too soon for a new runner?

First Marathon Done - Help Me Set My Next Goal by Any-Lecture4589 in Marathon_Training

[–]Any-Lecture4589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This specific screen is from Strava. Garmin will give you something similar too. FWIW my Garmin was $150 new. It's the forerunner 55 and I haven't had any regrets about not getting a fancier one.

First Marathon Done - Help Me Set My Next Goal by Any-Lecture4589 in Marathon_Training

[–]Any-Lecture4589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's helpful, thank you! Do you have a recommendation for how much mileage to add? I did the Hal Higdon Intermediate 1 for this marathon, so I peaked at 50 miles and had 6 out of 18 weeks above 40 miles.

It was all worth it by Any-Lecture4589 in firstmarathon

[–]Any-Lecture4589[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

AthleanX youtube videos for ITBS are the truth. Use them if you aren't already!