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Mar 10, 2010, Training Zones

Training zones and zone 1 training. Marius - Your explanation of the 5 zones is much appreciated. Zone 3 can be used for the quality sessions, but one

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Mar 7, 2010, Hill interval training

How is it to place hill interval training into the 100 day marathon plan ? Hi Marius, Thank you for a great marathon plan! During the winter when the

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Feb 28, 2010, Half Marathons

Back to back half marathons - how should one approach this ? Hello I am following the 100 day Marathon Plan for Paris with a target of less than 3

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Feb 20, 2010, Improving pace

One of the readers is asking if one should improve the pace to reach target finish time. Marius I am using the 3:30 training plan, and am enjoying

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Feb 18, 2010, Max Heart Rate vs. Lactic Threshold Heart Rate

What is the best to base your heart rate training on : maximum heart rate or tested heart rate zone on the lactate threshold ? Marius, I recently purchased

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Feb 14, 2010, 100 day marathon review

Just posting a short 100 day marathon review from Rick here : Dear Marius, I am following your 2.45 program, today I raced the Parbold hill race a 7

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Feb 9, 2010, Running and jet lag

What is the best way of dealing with running and jet lag challenges ? Hi Marius, I have just returned from a trip to US and I suffered badly from jet

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Feb 8, 2010, Boston Marathon Accommodation

'Stay at the Start' has established a network of just over 40 families in Hopkinton (where the Boston marathon starts) that want to provide Boston Marathon

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Feb 4, 2010, Half Marathon Race and the marathon

What is the best time for a half marathon in the 100 day marathon plan ? Can this half-marathon trial be 3 weeks out from the marathon, or is 4 weeks

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Feb 4, 2010, Easy runs running

How can you add more mileage to the 100 day marathon plan - is it ok to add more easy runs in your week ? Dear Marius, Thanks for the 100 day plan.

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Jan 29, 2010, Easy running

Where should one add the easy runs in the 100 day marathon plan ? The easy run is session 3. Below the session it states Add this easy run in between

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Jan 25, 2010, Running economy

Can one improve running economy / form by alternating running patterns to minimize heart rate in Zone 1 ? Dear Marius, I enjoyed getting my first

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Jan 19, 2010, Test race

What is the test race talked out in the 100 day marathon testimonial ? Hi Marius, in Martin Samdal's testimonial about his experience with the

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Jan 19, 2010, Above The Anaerobic Threshold

Should I worry when going aboce the anaerobic threshold when training with the 100 day plan ? Hey Marius. You talk about anaerobic threshold in

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Jan 15, 2010, 8 weeks marathon training

It is advisable to add more training if you have 8 weeks until the half marathon/marathon ? I have 8 weeks until a 32km (20 mile)race - I last ran

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New : If you want all these principles outlined in a complete plan check out the full 100 day Marathon plan...

FULL marathon training schedules "The 100 Day Marathon Training !"

Blogroll : quality blogs/sites you want to visit..

Running writer Duncan Larkin's Web site--a nice source of running information and professional interviews with elite competitors

Train for a marathon with carvey-running-tips - Mediocre runner but world class funny with marathon advice for the entire universe. You might die laughing but you wont die in the race if you follow Carvey to the twenty mile mark and beyond!

Trail Running - Go-trail-running.com is a site well woth visiting for trail running lovers and running enthusiasts in general.

Running Shoe Reviews - RunningShoesWizard for choosing your running shoes.

The Juggling Runner - Just Your Average Joggler Perry Romanowski, combines running and juggling (with still fast running results!)

Running Tips For Beginners With tips4running.com Coach David Tiefenthaler with some excellent running tips for beginners, covering all aspects of the running experience.

Steve Speirs Run Bulldog Run Very well updated & motivational blog about running and training in general.

Joe Ely "Run With Perseverance" An excellent read with perspectives going back 4 years on running and life in general.

26.2 Quest - Inspiring blog about a lifestyle change through running.

Half Marathon Running Vaishali on half marathon running and preparations.

Triathlon Training I am adding Sebastian Wicks "Triathlon Adventures" in here. This is a great way to start if you want to add swimming and cycling before your marathon!

Members Only Marathon Coaching Section

Half Marathon Training - 21k Threshold Training - Here you'll find tips on how to be training for the half marathon, either as a separate event or as part of a marathon training plan.

Half Marathon Training Schedule - Training for a half marathon takes a thought through plan and good running schedules. Just consider the words. Half - Marathon. Half of the big boss - the challenge itself; the marathon.

Running Tips - From Injuries to Nutrition - Good running tips are based on the questions runners ask themselves in their daily training. One of the most common concerns is injuries, nutrition and peridization.

London Marathon : A Classy Route and Great Experience - The London Marathon has the mix any marathon would like. The historic route, the fast course and a very well organized program.

Marathons : Picking the Best Marathons/Half Marathons This is the major page for letting your voice be heard/read what others have said about a particular marathon/the top half marathons around.

Training For A Marathon - The Starting Page This is the starting page with the basic tips for training for a marathon. Like I said on the front page, the information about the marathon is almost overwhelming.