2008 Spring Marathon Training
Think you're ready to run a marathon? Even if you're not, you can still run with the Striders as you build up your
endurance for shorter races like a 10 miler or half-marathon.
A description of the routes we normally run can be
found here. They are are all loops and all have ways to shorten them if they get
too long, and we usually have people running at varying speeds.
So come on out and get some long runs in with us.
Want to find a different schedule? There are some links below to popular training programs. From time to time, we'll be adding more as we come across them. If you know of any more, or are following another plan, send us an e-mail and we can post the link there.
| WEEK # | PLANNED MILEAGE | DATE | DESTINATION | MEETING PLACE | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 10 or 12 | Dec 29/30 | Richards Loop | Shawnee | 7 AM |
| 11 | 8.2 | Jan 6 | Batona Trail | Ong's Hat (or carpool from Shawnee) | 7:30 AM |
| 10 | 12 | Jan 13 | Double Tanski | Shawnee | 6:30 AM |
| 9 | 12.9 (3 loops) | Jan 21 | Ridley Creek (hills) | Carpool from Friendly's in Marlton (Rt. 70 & Rt. 73) | 6 AM |
| 8 | 17 | Jan 28 | Abbreviated Brynko | Shawnee | 6:30 AM |
| 7 | 20 or 22 | Feb 2,3 | Brynko Loop | Shawnee | 6:30 AM |
| 6 | 15 | Feb 9, 10 | Forbidden Drive | Carpool from Shawnee | 6 AM |
| 5 | 10-ish | Feb 16, 17 | Double Sturbridge (hills) | Sturbridge | 6:30 AM |
| 4 | 23 | Feb 23, 24 | D&R Canal | Washington Crossing or Raritan (or carpool from Shawnee) | 6 AM |
| 3 | 18 | March 1, 2 | Tanski/Richards Loops | Shawnee | 6:30 AM |
| 2 | 12 or 15 | March 8, 9 | Double Tanski | Shawnee | 6:30 AM |
| 1 | 26.2/13.1 | March 15, 16 | Shamrock Marathon/Half-Marathon | Virginia Beach, VA | 8 AM |
Note: For those doing the Shamrock, be sure to sign up before Jan 31, when the rates go up.
Road trips and long runs are subject to change. Please consult the Yahoo board for updates during the week before the run. For any questions, please call Barb at 609-828-3233 or email at bbrynko@aol.com.
Marathon Training Links
Hal Higdon's schedules are very popular, and are easy on the beginner.
Cool Running has several marathon training schedules from beginner to advanced.
The Boston Athletic Association has a training program with schedules and tips here.
The New York Road Runners offer 6 different schedules based on ability. Click here to check them out.
For those of you who prefer the run/walk method, Jeff Galloway has his schedules here.