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Marathon Preparation

Cashel · 2009-03-29 15:06:31

I have steadily increased my running distances over the last 6 months and just completed the Connemara Half Marathon. While I completed it, it wasn't finished in an ideal time. With the Dublin Marathon in mind for October I'd like to get a good programme in place to prepare for this with the hopes that I can finish it in…

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29-03-2009 4:06pm

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Cashel

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I have steadily increased my running distances over the last 6 months and just completed the Connemara Half Marathon. While I completed it, it wasn't finished in an ideal time. With the Dublin Marathon in mind for October I'd like to get a good programme in place to prepare for this with the hopes that I can finish it in 4hrs. I desperately need to work up my speed! Does anyone have any recommendations for where I can find a good one?

Many thanks in advance

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#2 29-03-2009 4:28pm
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http://www.roadtoboston.com/djapps/trainingPlans/viewPlan/5/
This is the one I try to follow, others like Hal Higden, here
http://www.halhigdon.com/marathon/Mar00index.htm

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#3 30-03-2009 8:41am
Cashel

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Many thanks for that Woddle. The sooner I get started the better.:)

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