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Hilly Marathons - Hill Marathon Running
How to incorporate mountain walking into the 100 day marathon plan training :
"Hi Marius,
I am a regular mountain walker and want to know how I …
Marathon and 'Long' Triathlon Training
How to adapt the 100 day marathon plan to Ironman triathlon.
"Hi Marius.
Great program! I just had my best race season in years applying the principles …
All Year Marathon Training
The 100 day plan as an all year program :
"This is really not a question, rather a recommendation to you. I just started to use your program, and …
Can you skip week 13 in favour of a marathon phase week?
Hello Marius
Thank you for your training plan - far more specific and therefore motivating than any others I have found.
I'm following the 3:00 plan …
Full year marathon trianing
Extending the 100 day plan
"Marius,
Thanks to YOU & your program I have managed, since 9-22-2012, to run 8 5K, 3 10K, 3 4M, 2 5M, 1 8M, 1 18M & 2 …
Full year training continued.
Full year 100 day training :
"I have asked you before, but I am not sure I understood it fully. You told me that following week 1-6 all year repeated …
How to build up from a very poor condition to a sub 3.00 marathon in 12 months?
How to build a plan from poor condition to sub 3:00 :
"Dear Marius,
Intro before question
4 months ago I smoked 20 a day (habit the last 25 years), …
Adding introduction weeks
How to extent the 100 day plan :
"Dear Marius, i am going to do Boston marathon in April and have decided to follow your 2.45 plan. I have eights weeks …
Full year training (continued)
Full year marathon training :
"Hi Marius.
I have been very happy (and I have had good progress) using you plan for my last two marathons. Now I want …
Query About Key Half Marathon Race
Half marathon race :
"Hi Marius,
I have a query about the key half marathon race in week 11 of your plan. I have a possibility to do both a 10k …
Replacing Key Marathon Sessions by Racing 21k at submax effot
Replacing key marathon session with 21k race :
"Hi Marius,
I have a question about replacing the key marathon session (40 min @ effort 1, 40 min …
2 marathons in a weekend
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 …
Adjusting 3.30 for a 3.45 time
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 …
Adjusting the schedule (extending)
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 …
Track season
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 …
How to go faster than the 2:45 plan?
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 …
Target time overriding heart rate?
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 …
Between marathons
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 …
weight training and plyometrics
Plyometrics and strength work :
"Hello Marius,
Could you please advise me on what additional weight training and plyometrics work I should incorporate …
Consuming electrolyte tablets
Electrolyte tablets and running :
"Hi Marius,
Just want to ask for your opinion regarding the consumption of electrolyte tablets while running a …
A Week Ahead of Schedule
Adjusting the schedule :
"Marius,
I didn’t find the answer to this question in the FAQ’s so hopefully it hasn’t already been asked. I saw quite …
How to adjust the schedule if my marathon has been canceled
Hello,
Today was a sad day. I was supposed to run on the marathon des deux rives (at Quebec city). The marathon has been canceled because of Irene. …
65+ days - too little time to prepare or adjust expectation
Adjusting the 100 day plan down to 60-65 days :
"Hi Marius,
I may have to go to Frankfurt in October (a not planned trip) and the day after I arrive …
Effect of shortening the plan
Shortening the 100 day plan and the effect on the overall results :
"Hi Marius
Thanks for you previous response regarding adjusting the plan to …
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Adjusting for Injury
Adjusting the schedule (early on) due to injury :
"Hi Marius
I started the plan (3h30) for the NY marathon pricesly 15 weeks before, but managed …
Long runs for faster runners
Question about the long runs :
"Hi Marius,
if I someone can run around 2:30 h in the marathon, would you recommend to shorten the very long long …
Missed running sessions due to travel
Training with the plan after interruptions :
"Will have a 2 to 3 week interruption due to travel that starts at the end of week 8. As have plenty of …
Hilly marathon extending overall duration of the Long Runs?
Extending time on the long runs :
"Hi Marius
I am training the 3hr marathon plan and all going well, thanks. My race will be a real uphilly marathon, …
Year round training plan & frequent racing
How to plan year around training :
"Hi Marius,
I want to use your marathon plan for year round training purposes. I like frequent racing (I race …
Achieving PB marathon time
Picking the schedule and hill work.
"Hi Marius,
I am about to start your 100 day marathon plan and have a few questions.
1. I currently have a …
John C
Sub 2:30 marathon training and max HR
"Hi Marius,
Due to start marathon training proper in around 6 weeks time so at the moment just getting used …
Running more often, and skip the walk?
Running more often and skip walk / runs :
"Hi Marius.
Have been through the plan once and finished my first in 3:54. Got cramps at 35k so had to take …
Starting the 100 day plan being used to 10+ km training sessions
Always run the whole 100 day plan ?
"Hi Marius,
Sorry if this has been answered before, but I was not able to find it:
Being used to 10-13 km …
Only easy training during heavy work periods.
How to deal with the 100 day plan in heavy work periods :
"Hi Marius
Thanks for a great program , just started but I can feel the progression after …
Adding mileage to the 100 day plan
Adding mileage to the marathon plan :
"Hi Marius,
I have just purchased the 100 day plan and I am looking forward to getting underway. I do however …
Marathon injuries - and adjusting the schedule
How to adjust the schedule when injuries occur :
"Hi Marius!
Thanks for a great marathon training plan. It is my second round and I am enjoying. …
Short Time Between Marathons - Multiple Marathons
What to do if you haev three weeks between two marathons :
@I ran 4 full marathons in 2010 always between 3:45 and 4:00...going for 3:30 this year! …
Missing Training for the Marathon
What to do if you missed sessions :
"Hello Marius,
due to several reasons (bad & cold wheater and work), I didn't train for 1 week/10 days.
What …
How to do master marathon training
How do to masters marathon training :
"Hi Marius and happy belated New Year!
I'm starting your programme again for the London Marathon. Ffter P.B.ing …
Improving times using plan for second time
How to improve the marathon times with the 100 day plan the second time :
"I used the 100 day plan and just finished my first marathon. I was able …
Marathon Plan Stucture
How to structure the 100 day marathon plan if you are far away from your marathon race day.
"Hi Marius,
I am roughly 230 days away from NY marathon. …
Ultra marathon training
How can you use the 100 day marathon plan adapted into ultra marathon training ?
"Hi Marius,
I'm planning to run a ultra-marathon (100 miles) race …
Marathon Plan After Rest Period
What happens if you're forced to have a rest period during the 100 day marathon plan ?
"Hi Marius,
I got a level 1 distortion to the left medial …
Marathon sessions to skip
What sessions to skip in the 100 day Marathon Plan, if you have to :
"The Sub 3:30 100 Day Marathon program has four sessions per week. I play floor …
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