6 sessions to prep the legs for the rigours of marathon training // sub

6 sessions to prep the legs for the rigours of marathon training #marathon #marathoner #marathontraining #marathonrunner ‪@global-runner‬

[@blainepenny7287]

Great video and totally agree the importance of training for the training. Often overlooked, but as you noted, that’s the best way to maximize the marathon training! Love running in Central Park!!

[@global-runner]

Thanks for the comment!

[@derricklaychuk8965]

As someone who used to live in Calgary, and over 50...would love to follow you on Strava if you do that. Just really love the inspiration of seeing excellence. Thank you for the videos.

[@global-runner]

I am on strava! And I have started uploading more of my runs. Especially those I talk about in the videos! Thanks for following!

[@global-runner]

Thanks for your comment! I really appreciate it!

[@richardking1892]

Recently discovered your channel. As a masters runner I’m enjoying your content. It’s inspiring me to believe 2:30 is still achievable at 46. Thanks for sharing and good luck.

[@global-runner]

Thanks so much for your comment! I really appreciate it! I do genuinely think fast times are still possible. We have to be wiser at our age, and way more patient. But I refuse to believe we can’t do it. Are you aiming for a similar goal?

[@richardking1892]

@@global-runner It’s a lofty ambition. PB is 2:34 from 2 years ago but those 4 minutes seem like an impossible dream. Getting harder to reach a start line fit and fresh!

[@global-runner]

I recognize all those sentiments!! I wish I had the confidence to run without a watch. I sometimes think the 2:30 “barrier” is more of a mental thing. Why are those minutes so much harder??

[@housseinmarzouki4704]

Great videos, thks for sharing!!

[@global-runner]

Thanks for letting me know you like them!

[@mainersusa]

Looking good mate!

[@global-runner]

Thanks 👍

[@Steveness100]

Awesome! Love the variety of your training. I think it’s really vital to change things up to get those different energy systems adapted. Keep it up! 👍💪💪💪

[@global-runner]

Thanks so much!!!! :)

[@bettinapoulos7891]

On 🔥🔥

[@global-runner]

Thank you!! :)

[@RunSensible]

Cracking video. Thanks for making this. I'm going for sub 3 in Valencia this December. 👌

[@global-runner]

Thanks for reaching out and your nice comment! The 3 hour barrier is huge! First marathon?

[@RunSensible]

@@global-runner nope but it is my first since covid. I've ran 22 Marathons to date and have 3.08 x2, 3.09, 3.11, 3.14 x2

[@global-runner]

Let’s go get it! It’s definitely there to be had! Good luck!!

[@johnny47953]

Great work nailing the preliminaries. Good luck!

[@global-runner]

Thank you!!! You’re right. Long way to go yet…! :)

[@mattwoodywoodRT]

Great video!

[@sterlingsimmons8309]

I'm going to need training for the training for the training.

[@global-runner]

Ha ha! Yeah sometimes I feel like that!

[@philbrydges3096]

I like the idea of scheduling 14 weeks for a 12 week plan, there is always something that comes up (as a 50+ runner)......but what will you do if all goes to plan, and you have an extra 2 weeks at the end of the plan?

[@global-runner]

That’s a great question!!! If I’m half way through and I’m ahead of schedule then I’ll take a week and work on some weaknesses. Maybe I need more speed, maybe I need more miles. And then if I still have an extra week with 4 weeks to go, I’ll do the same again. I use them as bonus weeks to work on what I feel I’m missing out on. Great question though.

[@ivanmanzur1197]

Great session! Did you do all those workouts same week?

[@global-runner]

Thank you! No, they were over a period of about 2 weeks. The Central Park ones were 2 days apart but otherwise there was a decent amount of rest between each of them.

[@mikes5764]

Looking strong! Always inspiring to see you run those speeds at my age and being able to copy some stuff. The one minute reps and Yasso are looking really fun to do, I'll give them a try too.

[@global-runner]

Thank you! Is there anything as fun as speed sessions in the summer? Gotta build up slowly but they make you feel like a runner!!! Good luck with the sessions. Hope they serve you well!

[@isidrotormogarcia4879]

Is very interesting your double treshold. I'm a marathoner with a similar level 2:30 more o less. Never train 2 sessions on the same day but is interesting one session of fast changes and another one of track repetitions in the afternoon. Very interesting.

[@global-runner]

It’s definitely not for everyone! But I actually find it gives me more rest. If I do one session every two days then that’s 3 sessions over 5 days with about 48 hours of rest between each session. If I do double thresholds then I can do 3 sessions over 4 days with 60 (or more) hours of rest between session 2 and session 3…

[@isidrotormogarcia4879]

@@global-runner is a hard work but not impossible. With a good nights without childs on the bed with you is easier😅 Perhaps I try to implement doble thresold sessions on the next marathon training bloc. Great video 😉💪🏻

[@global-runner]

Ha ha! Yes i hear you! That can be super tricky! Let me know if you try them and, if so, how they feel!

[@isidrotormogarcia4879]

@@global-runner in a few week I tell you something. Thanks 😉😉😉

[@alanshrimpton6787]

Nice vlog format. I'll enjoy your journey. Good luck in coming weeks

[@Nyelands]

I presume you are preparing for the NYC Marathon. How do you get a start number as a foreigner?

[@global-runner]

I’m not. I was going to do Sydney in mid-September but it sold out. I am looking at alternatives and Montreal is high on the list at the moment…

[@toomuchpaving]

So how are these sessions going compared to your 2.38 prep sessions? If you are doing new sessions how are you gauging you will be 9 mins quicker in your next marathon?

[@global-runner]

Good question. I had a very different build up to the 2:38. I ran Phoenix and messed it up so ran Carmel 8 weeks later. So it’s a very different build. The aim at the moment is to get some speed (so that 5:42/mile is not a shock!)