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yourloanlady059

5 posts since
Mar 29, 2005

Aug 5, 2005 3:30 PM

Training for LV Marathon, should I use Galloway's training schedule?

There are so many postings on pro-Galloway and con-Galloway, I was getting confused, so I thought I'd just ask a specific question.

Currently I'm training for the LV Marathon December 4th. It will be my 1st marathon. I'm not competitve, I will be happy to finish. My current runs are always runs, no walking. My long run is 10 miles. I have 16 weeks to build up to the 26 miles and I'm hoping I can make it.

My question: Should I start to consider taking walking breaks as I increase my miles, or just keep doing what I"m doing (no walking, slower pace on long runs) and see where it takes me? Do I just keep going as long as I can with continuous running and only take walking breaks when I feel like it, or do what the book says and do mandatory walk breaks at specific intervuals? This is where my confusion is... since I'm training, what should I do to train myself to get this distance?

I'm 44 yr old woman, medium build/weight/height. Long run is 10 miles.

Thanks

oache

42 posts since
Feb 25, 2005

1. Aug 5, 2005 3:47 PM

in response to: yourloanlady059

Re: Training for LV Marathon, should I use Galloway's training schedule?

quote:<HR>Originally posted by yourloanlady:
There are so many postings on pro-Galloway and con-Galloway, I was getting confused, so I thought I'd just ask a specific question.

Currently I'm training for the LV Marathon December 4th. It will be my 1st marathon. I'm not competitve, I will be happy to finish. My current runs are always runs, no walking. My long run is 10 miles. I have 16 weeks to build up to the 26 miles and I'm hoping I can make it.

My question: Should I start to consider taking walking breaks as I increase my miles, or just keep doing what I"m doing (no walking, slower pace on long runs) and see where it takes me? Do I just keep going as long as I can with continuous running and only take walking breaks when I feel like it, or do what the book says and do mandatory walk breaks at specific intervuals? This is where my confusion is... since I'm training, what should I do to train myself to get this distance?

I'm 44 yr old woman, medium build/weight/height. Long run is 10 miles.

Thanks
<HR>

Technical questions: How long have you been running? How many miles/week? Any running related injuries? Have you done any other racing?

General question: Why the marathon and not say a 1/2 marathon 1st?

megapronator

280 posts since
Nov 6, 2000

2. Aug 5, 2005 5:06 PM

in response to: yourloanlady059

Re: Training for LV Marathon, should I use Galloway's training schedule?

Not enough information - The most inportant info is how fast are your training runs? If you can get to 20 mile or longer training runs in the next 16 weeks at a pace under 10 minute miles, then I would say probably not on the walking breaks. If you are over 10 minute pace than most likely walking breaks are the way to go. BUT, there are a lot of individual variations so that is at best a very rough rule of thumb...

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kzod

43 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

3. Aug 5, 2005 5:09 PM

in response to: yourloanlady059

Re: Training for LV Marathon, should I use Galloway's training schedule?

I'de also add, that it depends how you feel. If you are run down after 10 miles, and need to sleep the rest oif the day, walk breaks will make you feel incredible. If you think you may need them, I'de try it on your next long run, taking the walk breaks right away.
If you don't notice a difference, then don't use them again.

yourloanlady059

5 posts since
Mar 29, 2005

4. Aug 5, 2005 7:33 PM

in response to: yourloanlady059

Re: Training for LV Marathon, should I use Galloway's training schedule?

More specifics (thanks for the replys so far, great info):

My original goal was a 1/2 marathon, but a friend of mine really wants to do the full marathon on December 4th, so I figure I'll keep up my training since I'm almost up to 13 miles now and see if I can get up to the full distance in 16 weeks.

I run 4 days a week - 3 of those days are probably 3 miles each and the 4th day is the loan run, currently 10 miles is my longest run. I'd say right now my mileage is around 16-19 per week.

The other 2 days I just started to power walk for 45 min. I day of complete rest.

I spent a few years running 5 years ago, stopped to have a baby and just started back running a year this October. I ran 2 1/2 marathons 5 years ago - this would be my 1st full marathon. I've done a few 5K's and 1 10K this year, but I don't normally sign up for races - I just like to run on my own.

No injury's (so far!)

I'm a 10 minute miler for the most part - maybe 10:15 on my longer runs since I heard it's better to slow down on the longer runs. I'm probably around a 9 min mile when I run the shorter distances. I run all my distances, no walking. That's why I asked my original question if I should start working in some walks now so I get use to it as I progress on my longer runs. So far I feel fine after my runs, no extra sleep needed.

Thanks!!!!!

Biohazard017

2 posts since
Feb 3, 2003

5. Aug 6, 2005 6:09 AM

in response to: yourloanlady059

Re: Training for LV Marathon, should I use Galloway's training schedule?

First, I am not an expert (by any stretch), nor am I very competitive. I have determined over the years that I'm built for distance not speed. Now, having said that, I trained on my own using Jeff's training recommendations. I was able to rapidly increase my mileage without injuries just the everyday aches and pains of a 49yo man who weighs 225lbs. I trained through winter rain and snow and finished my first marathon in late April in 5:09:12. It was a blast! I had no problems and felt great. I ran 3min and walked 1min. It worked for me.

Second, I now average 30 - 35 miles/week and am currently increasing my long run for the AF Marathon on 9/17. I train (due to extreme heat and humidity) at 4min/1min and ran 12.5 miles yesterday in 10:30 pace and felt great. My personal goal is to get my marathon times down to the 4:45/4:30 range and I plan to run a 50 miler next year.

Finally, running is my hobby. I have a "day job" that involves 12-13 hr days of being constantly on my feet and non-stop stress as a cardiovascular surgery recovery RN so I don't need more problems.
Since January I've lost 4 inches from my waste and I now weigh 209lbs. I'm sold. Could I run a marathon....Sure! but would it be as much fun? probably not.

Do the full marathon! Have fun!

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gallowayproductions034

8 posts since
Jul 30, 2005

6. Aug 8, 2005 11:32 AM

in response to: yourloanlady059

Re: Training for LV Marathon, should I use Galloway's training schedule?

YourLoanLady:
Is this your first marathon?
Is 10 miles your longest run?
What is a current 5K time for you? 5Ks can help predict a marathon time. Also, 5Ks can help determine what time of walk break ratio we might suggest you use.

yourloanlady059

5 posts since
Mar 29, 2005

7. Aug 8, 2005 2:54 PM

in response to: yourloanlady059

Re: Training for LV Marathon, should I use Galloway's training schedule?

This will be my 1st marathon. 10 miles is my longest run. I was fine at the finish of my run, I had plenty of energy for the weekend. I'm really taking care of my knees throughout this training by using a knee brace, taking vitamins, massages for legs, calves and knee area. I just bought new shoes on Saturday.

I'm not concerned with my time on the marathon, just finishing. I'm thinking my time will be around 5 hours?? My 5K time is around 30 minutes.

I just wonder if I should include walking breaks now, say every mile, or just run as far as I can and take those walking breaks later in my run? I think it takes getting use to taking walking breaks and restart the running, doesn't it? I know I'm probably pushing a marathon at this point although I have running experience, I usually didn't run over a 10K in the past.

Any advice?

Aug 5, 2005 3:30 PM

Training for LV Marathon, should I use Galloway's training schedule?

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