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Re: training regimen for new runner

guest — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:50:22 GMT

thank you Len, that is helpful. After reviewing your feedback and some personal reflection, I think I am going to repeat the Feb Training Calendar activities in March and then use the March Final Month activities in April to take me through to the race date.

Re: training regimen for new runner

guest — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:01:29 GMT

I am using the beginner half-marathon Active.com training plan and preparing for the Pittsburgh Half Marathon which is on May 3rd and I have a timing issue!

In retrospect, I now realize that I should have calculated the training start date working backwards from the May 3rd date. However, being new and excited, I purchased the plan and started it the same day back in January! It is going well but it is scheduled to conclude at the end of MARCH, one month premature.

So my dilemma is do I continue on this program through end of March then repeat the March calendar of activities in April or do I upgrade to the Intermediate program now and use the first or last 4 weeks of that 12 week program to take me through race week?

Not sure what to do so am hoping you can provide me with some pragmatic counsel.

Thanks - Ron

Re: training regimen for new runner

guest — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:42:37 GMT

Folks, thanks for your input it is very helpful and indeed answered my question!

So far I have found the training package to be very helpful. I particularly like the auto-population of my calendar feature and enjoy recording pertinent information for each workout that I can then use to create various reports.

Cold here today in Pittsburgh, but the city is on fire awaiting the upcoming AFC Championship game this Sunday!

Thanks again for your help! - Ron

Re: training regimen for new runner

guest — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:41:11 GMT

I am also a new runner and am using the new runner 1/2 marathon training program purchased online. One of the upcoming workouts calls for 4 X 100 meter STRIDES. What the heck is a STRIDE? Is it aka sprints? If so, what level of effort should I "stride" at?

Thank you - R