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J epworth · 05-21-2021, 01:05 PM

First marathon I did Hal Higdon training program, similar goal as you, crack 4hrs, with secondary goal of 3:45, survived and got 3:50. I think for a first marathon his program is nice a simple and easy to keep yourself accountable. Ever since then though I've been using programs from a book called YOU (Only Faster) By Greg McMillan and it made me so much better of a runner. So if you look at Higdon's program and are like that seems a little beginner and basic to me, AND already have a decent weekly base mileage going, I would look at purchasing McMillan's book 100%

Good luck! Training through the summer can be tough with the heat, make sure to bring the water!

05-21-2021, 01:05 PM	#5
J epworth Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Calgary, Alberta Exp:	First marathon I did Hal Higdon training program, similar goal as you, crack 4hrs, with secondary goal of 3:45, survived and got 3:50. I think for a first marathon his program is nice a simple and easy to keep yourself accountable. Ever since then though I've been using programs from a book called YOU (Only Faster) By Greg McMillan and it made me so much better of a runner. So if you look at Higdon's program and are like that seems a little beginner and basic to me, AND already have a decent weekly base mileage going, I would look at purchasing McMillan's book 100% Good luck! Training through the summer can be tough with the heat, make sure to bring the water!