http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/marathon-training-blog.html Updates and news about the marathon in the Marathon Blog en-us marathon training Wed, 16 May 2012 08:59:28 GMT Wed, 16 May 2012 08:59:28 GMT marathon-training-schedule.com http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/yoga-and-marathon-training.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/yoga-and-marathon-training.html Yoga and marathon training : Hi Marius, I would like to know your opinion on practicing yoga and marathon training? Answer: Hi Jim and thanks for your Wed, 16 May 2012 08:59:24 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/could-not-run-for-one-week.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/could-not-run-for-one-week.html Adjusting a missed week of training : This is my first marathon and while doing the 2 1/2 hour run in Week 11, I was bitten by a dog and could not train Tue, 08 May 2012 14:24:26 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/durationdistance-of-long-runs-when-selecting-schedule.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/durationdistance-of-long-runs-when-selecting-schedule.html Changing length of long runs on faster schedule : Hi Marius, Should I adjust the duration/distance of the easy runs when I select a schedule that is Tue, 08 May 2012 14:22:10 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/adjusting-the-program-for-the-half-marathon.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/adjusting-the-program-for-the-half-marathon.html Adjusting the 100 day plan for the half marathon : Hi Marius, I'm running my first Half Marathon in 20 weeks(140 days). I want to use your 100 day marathon Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:01:32 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/pacing.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/pacing.html Hi Marius, Well I ran the Port Macquarie Half Marathon in Australia some 5 weeks ago in a time of 1.58.32 and this last weekend I competed in the Canberra Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:58:53 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/pfss-and-voltaren-.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/pfss-and-voltaren-.html PDFF knee : Hi Marius It seems like I have got PFSS in my right knee, and with only 7 days away from London Marathon 22 April.. Should I rest or try Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:56:42 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/value-blood-glucose-after-running.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/value-blood-glucose-after-running.html Blood glucose after running : Hi Marius, Today I went out for a run and tested my blood glucose value on my mothers home device for measuring blood glucose Sun, 15 Apr 2012 09:11:38 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/tactics-for-raceday-part-2.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/tactics-for-raceday-part-2.html Race day - part 2. Hi again.. Thanks for your answer. I forgot to tell you, that I have already tried your calculator, which gives me a half marathon Sun, 15 Apr 2012 09:02:59 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/tactics-for-raceday.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/tactics-for-raceday.html Race day pacing : Hi Marius.. First of all thanks for a great program. It´s been fun, hard, inspiring and worth it all! I´m currently in week 14 (2:45 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:56:16 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/lt-training.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/lt-training.html LT training. Dear Marius, I used the 100d plan to successfully run a 3:37 Marathon and two half-marathons (1:38 and 1:36). Thanks for the plans and Sun, 01 Apr 2012 17:01:59 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/planning-the-marathon-when-the-half-marathon-test-race-is-done.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/planning-the-marathon-when-the-half-marathon-test-race-is-done.html Marathon time based on your half marathon : Hi Marius. I am using your program for my second year. Last year I achieved my goal finishing Paris marathon Sun, 01 Apr 2012 16:42:10 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/crosstrainer-as-an-alternative-to-cycling-during-injury.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/crosstrainer-as-an-alternative-to-cycling-during-injury.html Crosstrainer as an alternative to the bike for training : Hi Marius! I have a slight injury in my right knee, which means that I need to train alternatively Sun, 01 Apr 2012 16:29:32 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/2-marathons-in-a-weekend.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/2-marathons-in-a-weekend.html 2 marathons in a weekend : Marius, The 2012 Jungfrau marathon is the 20th anniversary of the event, as well as being the World championships Long Distance Sun, 01 Apr 2012 16:22:45 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/adjusting-330-for-a-345-time.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/adjusting-330-for-a-345-time.html Adjusting the 3:30 for a 3:45 time : Hi Marius We have been using the program for 4 weeks now. We felt that the intensity levels/pace in intervals in Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:43:01 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/new-5k-training-program.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/new-5k-training-program.html A specific 5k program : I understand that you are developing a specific 5-K training program. When you have it ready, would you contact me? I like your Sat, 24 Mar 2012 23:02:01 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/planning-the-next-race-how-soon-is-too-soon-and-adjusting-the-schedule.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/planning-the-next-race-how-soon-is-too-soon-and-adjusting-the-schedule.html How to adjust the schedule for back to back marathons : Hi Marius, I just completed the LA Marathon on March 18 and overall it was a fine experience. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 22:58:19 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/hr-max-172.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/hr-max-172.html Max HR : Hi Marius! I am 38,182cm ,and 78kg .I have already finished 4 marathons last one in October 2010 in 3:32.Last year I did only 3 half marathons Fri, 16 Mar 2012 02:14:13 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/energy-drink-during-the-race.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/energy-drink-during-the-race.html What energy drink to use : DR MARIUS, The drink/fluid intake calculator reflects certainty quantities of energy drink required during a marathon. If Fri, 16 Mar 2012 02:09:18 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/why-advocate-use-of-bmi.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/why-advocate-use-of-bmi.html BMI - explained : Marius I cannot understand why medical professionals such as yourself continue to advocate use of the Body Mass Index (BMI) system Mon, 12 Mar 2012 04:06:36 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/converting-pace-to-kmh.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/converting-pace-to-kmh.html Converting pace to km/hr. Hi Marius. First I would like to thank you for sharing your knowledge and advice through your 100-Day Marathon Plan. By following Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:17:02 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/running-vs-cycling-max-hr.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/running-vs-cycling-max-hr.html Max HR on the bike vs. running : I am currently running the introductory weeks to the 4:00 plan. I haven't done a lot of running before and am enjoying Tue, 06 Mar 2012 05:49:10 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/half-marathon-in-4-weeks-help.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/half-marathon-in-4-weeks-help.html Half marathon training in 4 weeks : Greetings Dr Marius, Considering I've never run a 1/2 marathon and my wife has volunteered us to participate in one Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:27:36 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/hr-zone-1-issues.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/hr-zone-1-issues.html Zone 1 Effort, Dr Marius, Like Kenya, I also find it very challenging to stay in HR Zone 1 (below 140) without walking. The problem isn't only trying Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:14:20 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/progressive-training-run.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/progressive-training-run.html Progressive training sessions : Greetings Marius, I have a half marathon in 4 weeks. In reviewing your 10K tips for half marathon you mention progressive Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:08:48 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/training-surface-and-elevation.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/training-surface-and-elevation.html Running in hills if the marathon is flat. Hi Marius, First off, Thank you, I am enjoying following the program,but should I be only training on the Sun, 26 Feb 2012 08:51:33 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/maximum-heart-rate1.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/maximum-heart-rate1.html When you seem to hit higher maximum heart rate in practice vs. in the test. Marius, Background: I am 41 years old. Using the heart calculation I should Sun, 26 Feb 2012 08:43:51 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/adjusting-the-schedule-extending.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/adjusting-the-schedule-extending.html Adjusting the schedule when change of weeks : Hi Marius, I started with 100 Day last year to prepare for my second marathon. I am very happy with the Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:54:42 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/hamstring-syndrome.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/hamstring-syndrome.html Hamstrings problem (acute) : Hi Marius, and thank you for an inspiring Marathon training schedule! I should soon start the 105 day programme to prepair Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:29:15 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/cycle-commuting-while-training.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/cycle-commuting-while-training.html Cycle commuting while doing the 100 day plan : I have read some other answers about fitting occasional cross-training or sports training sessions around Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:19:18 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/beginning-to-feel-some-disturbance-in-my-left-achilles-tendon.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/beginning-to-feel-some-disturbance-in-my-left-achilles-tendon.html Acilles problems Hi Marius. Some background first. I`m a norwegian from Bardufoss (north of Norway)who started on your 100day mp 5 weeks ago. Some background Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:56:51 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/race-day-meals-if-early-race.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/race-day-meals-if-early-race.html Race deal meals, if you run early in the morning. Hi Marius, Hi, in Chapter 7 you talk about what to eat and drink on race day. Here most of the races Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:45:48 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/walkruns-effort-1.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/walkruns-effort-1.html Effort 1 Walk-runs : Hi Marius I've looked through your previous responses for walk/runs but haven't notice exactly what I would like to know. I'm Sat, 14 Jan 2012 09:51:44 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/rest-days-and-the-order-of-sessions-within-a-week.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/rest-days-and-the-order-of-sessions-within-a-week.html The sessions order of the 100 day plan : Hi Marius I'm planning to use your 3:30 plan in Stocholm Marathon 2012, but I'm struggling a bit when planning Sat, 14 Jan 2012 09:40:13 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/heart-rate-after-8-weeks-off.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/heart-rate-after-8-weeks-off.html High heart rate after 8 weeks off : Hi Marius, I have just resumed running after not doing any exercise for the last 8 weeks due to acute myocarditis. Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:26:18 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/10k-adjustment.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/10k-adjustment.html Running a 10k with the 100 day plan : Hi Marius I am currently a 10k-runner who is planning to aim for the longer distances. However the 10k is still Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:20:15 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/track-season.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/track-season.html The 100 day plan for the track season : Hi Marius, thanks for the great programme! I was wondering how i could structure the 100day marathon plan throughout Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:16:40 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/is-it-possible-p-break-the-100day-plan-into-2x-50days-or-2x60-with-a-small-pause-in-between-them.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/is-it-possible-p-break-the-100day-plan-into-2x-50days-or-2x60-with-a-small-pause-in-between-them.html Splitting up the 100 day plan : Splitting up the 100 day plan : Hi Marius! I have a Question about breaking up the 100day plan. If one have 2 different Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:18:25 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/warming-up1.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/warming-up1.html Warming up : Marius, Forgive me. I know you have probably answered this. However at the age of 48 I was confused about your ideas concerning warm-up. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:13:56 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/adjusting-the-schedule-if-missing-the-first-weeks.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/adjusting-the-schedule-if-missing-the-first-weeks.html How to adjust the schedule if missing the first weeks : Hi Marius! I am training for Rome marathon in March using your 3:30hr plan. I had completed Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:09:57 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/which-sessions-to-miss.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/which-sessions-to-miss.html What sessions to miss in the schedules : Hi Marius I'm entering the 1st week of the 3:15 plan with a view to run 3:30-3:40 after completing NY in 3:57 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:38:06 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/high-mileage-before-starting-the-100-day-plan-.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/high-mileage-before-starting-the-100-day-plan-.html Hi, Do I need several weeks of high mileage before starting the 100 day plan ? regards, Morten Answer: Hi Morten, certainly not. The 100 day plan Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:45:24 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/between-marathons1.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/between-marathons1.html Between marathons : Hi Marius Now I've completed the NY marathon I have enrolled for the Paris marathon for April next year. My question is now what Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:36:34 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/cla.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/cla.html CLA : Marius, I need to lose weight and took your advice about CLA. However is CLA and Conjugated Lipoic Acid the same thing? Do you prefer Tonalin to Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:47:45 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/how-to-go-faster-than-the-245-plan.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/how-to-go-faster-than-the-245-plan.html Adjustments for the 100 day plan - down under 2:45 : Hi Marius, I have read a few questions from people asking you how to adjust the 2:45 plan for a Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:43:40 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/cla-supplements-dangerous.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/cla-supplements-dangerous.html CLA supplements : Hi Marius, I live in Denmark and would like to start taking CLA supplements. However, there seem to be some critical comments on the Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:35:56 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/alternative-training-for-3-weeks.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/alternative-training-for-3-weeks.html Alternative training while injured : Hello Marius, Thank you for all your suggestion in the plan. I finally manage to run on-schedule my 5k and I'm Sat, 17 Dec 2011 16:03:39 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/training-for-another-marathon-6-weeks-after-just-completing-one.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/training-for-another-marathon-6-weeks-after-just-completing-one.html Back to back marathons in a short time-period : Marius, I just completed my first marathon yesterday after completing your 4 hour plan. I loved every Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:38:48 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/target-time-overriding-heart-rate.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/target-time-overriding-heart-rate.html Target time vs. effort / heart rate. Hi Marius, The program seems to indicate that one can choose based on effort, heart rate or target time. My question Sat, 03 Dec 2011 13:22:53 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/recovery-after-half-marathon-before-starting-the-100-day-schedule.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/recovery-after-half-marathon-before-starting-the-100-day-schedule.html How much recovery after a half marathon : Hi Marius. On Jan 7 I will run Polar Night Half Marathon in Tromsø (Norway) and then London Marathon April Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:42:52 GMT http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/strategy-for-the-test-races.html http://www.marathon-training-schedule.com/strategy-for-the-test-races.html Test race strategy : Hello Marius, I'm following the 3.30h plan. I've done most of the last 3 weeks or so training on the treadmill due to the weather Sat, 19 Nov 2011 10:42:39 GMT