April 28, Marathon Training Seminar Sault Stryders Running Club

Marathon Training Seminar 2 Topics  What is training  3 types of runners  3 types of training  The importance of each type of training for each type of runner  Specific training techniques  Race day  Learning for next time

Marathon Training Seminar 3 What will not be covered  Specific training program Each person is unique in their fitness level and potential capacity  Nutrition  Injuries  Cross training

Marathon Training Seminar 4 What is training  Placing the body under stress … and then giving the body a chance to recover (react to stress)  It is not how much training you do that is important, …it is how much training you absorb

Marathon Training Seminar 5 What is training  Training requires a goal  Maintenance running is good for you but it is not training

Marathon Training Seminar 6 3 types of runners  The 3 definitions that will be introduced are simply for the purpose of this seminar  You will asked to pick what type you are  The type of training you should do is totally dependent upon the type of runner you are

Marathon Training Seminar 7 3 types of runners - Beginner  Focus is on finishing  Biggest challenge is the distance  May be a first time marathoner or have done several marathons

Marathon Training Seminar 8 3 types of runners - Intermediate  Finishing is not a problem  Wants to improve time  The primary goal is the finishing time

Marathon Training Seminar 9 3 types of runners - Advanced  Has been an intermediate runner for some time  Wants to achieve their highest possible potential  The primary goal is to be the best they can ever be

Marathon Training Seminar 10 3 types of training  Strength (endurance)  Speed  Mental

Marathon Training Seminar 11 Beginner Intermediate Advanced StrengthSpeedMental

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Marathon Training Seminar 15 Strength training  The most important aspect is “the long run of the week”  Use hills on shorter runs  Rest  Build up slowly

Marathon Training Seminar 16 Beginner and strength training  To summarize the success factor of a beginner runner into one statement, it would be: The total number of kilometers run

Marathon Training Seminar 17 Speed training  The objective is to run faster than “normal”  What is fast? At or better than marathon pace

Marathon Training Seminar 18 Speed training  Short races  Tempo runs  Intervals  Fartlek (speed play)

Marathon Training Seminar 19 Speed training - intervals  When training for short races, intervals are short with very little rest  When training for long races, intervals are long with sufficient rest in between to maximize the number of intervals (and distance covered)

Marathon Training Seminar 20 Intermediate and speed training  To summarize the success factor of a intermediate runner into one statement, it would be: The total number of kilometers run at or faster than marathon pace

Marathon Training Seminar 21 Mental training  Training smart  Eat and drink right  Get enough rest  Wear good shoes  Listen to your body  Prevent injuries

Marathon Training Seminar 22 Mental training  Set a goal  Develop a plan  Stick to the plan  Practice the mental toughness you will need to get you through the marathon

Marathon Training Seminar 23 3 aspects of training  Strength (endurance)  Speed  Mental

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Marathon Training Seminar 25 Topics  What is training  3 types of runners  3 types of training  The importance of each type of training for each type of runner  Specific training techniques  Race day  Learning for next time

Marathon Training Seminar 26 Hard-Easy Method of Training  All runners, regardless of ability, should use the Hard-Easy method of training  What is it? A hard day must be followed by one or more easy days

Marathon Training Seminar 27 Hard-Easy Method of Training  The most common mistake The hard runs are too easy The easy runs are too hard  This process continues and eventually every run is the same

Marathon Training Seminar 28 Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Hard-Easy training the right way

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Marathon Training Seminar 30 Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Hard-Easy training the wrong way

Marathon Training Seminar 31 Hard-Easy Method of Training  Applies to the days of the week  …and to the seasons  …and to the years

Marathon Training Seminar 32 Speed versus strength  Are you a strong runner or fast runner or both?  Determine your strength  Train your weakness

Marathon Training Seminar 33 Speed versus strength  Race prediction charts can tell you your best racing distance  Train for your worst distance  Adapt your training program accordingly

Marathon Training Seminar 34 Training Programs  MarathonFirstTimers.com MarathonFirstTimers.com  HalHigdon.com HalHigdon.com  RunnersWorld.com RunnersWorld.com  RunningTimes.com RunningTimes.com  JeffGalloway.com JeffGalloway.com

Marathon Training Seminar 35 Race Day  Have a goal  Wear a watch, record split times  Try to run even splits  Listen to your body  Develop a tough mental attitude  Proper recovery and nutrition

Marathon Training Seminar 36 Learning for next time  Measure your success  Did you reach your goal  Why or why not  What to change for next time  Study your splits and think about how you felt during the race

Marathon Training Seminar 37 Marathon Training Seminar Any questions?