Marathon Training Help
 

Hi everyone--
I hope you are all having a great weekend. I have been planning to run the NYC marathon in November and I have always been a runner. I run about 30-35 miles a week now and I use free weights and a couple of machines for my arms and legs. I also try to take yoga about 2-3 times a week, but I am wondering if any of you marathon runners would be willing to share your training schedule with me. Here are my questions:
*How many miles do you run per week when training?
*Do you plan a specific running schedule (for example: Monday-5miles, Tuesday-4 miles, etc.)?
*Have you modified atkins or your low carb diet at all?
*Do you have any good suggestions for meals/snacks that gave you a lot of energy?
Thank you for any help. I want to get a bit more serious now that it is starting to get nicer outside and I definitely need some help/advice.
Jenn

I started my running program last January, finsihed my first half-Marathon last September, had two under 2 hours half-Marathon this January, then started a Marathon training for the June Rock&Roll Marathon.

My program (miles, shcedule, nutrition, etc.) is here:
http://forum.lowcarber.org/showthre...799#post1742799
day by day details in my gym log.
(My program is based on Galloway's and Runnersworld's Marathon program.)

Last January I had 35 lb excess weight. My diet was an LC plan similar to Atkins maintenance: started with 60 carbs/day - and because I lost weight relatively fast (concerning my age), I stayed on this 60 carbs till I reached my goal weight. Upped my carbs to 80 from September to December, and upped to 80-100 from January.
I prefer to run on an emtpy stomach if my run is under 90 min. For 120 min + long runs I have a Cliff bar before run, then one Gu in every hour. Sips of Gatorade. This seems so far (up to 18 miles) enough:-)

Good luck:-)

Eva

Eva--
Thanks for the info. I just downloaded a great plan from Runnersworld....I'm looking forward to starting it tomorrow!
Jenn
By the way, Congrats on all your running success!!! You are definitely inspirational!!!

jennabram

try halhigdon.com. I used it to run the LaSalle Chicago last Nov. Most people I know will use one of his schedules. He is associated with the Chicago Marathon as a consultant. Also try jeffgalloway.com for a very diffferent view. Actaully if yopu do a search on Marathon training you'll find a ton of advice.

As to low carbing, I did use Gu, a sport gel, on the long runs, ones over 12 miles. Other than that I stayed low carb for training.

The morning of the marathon I had a protien bar and Gu before the race and a packet every 3-5 miles during the race