Message Category: Running Tips/ Training
Topic: Some training help?

Reply: From: Date:	Speed kills Hopkinton 8/30/01 10:57:02 AM ET
Minor point perhaps, but PLEASE do not heed North's advice to incorporate speedwork. You have run plenty of 5k and 10k races. What you need in your first marathon attempt is one thing: endurance, the ability to cover 26 miles. Speedwork will certainly have a place in your future marathon buildups. Post a reply on the Bulletin Board
Message thread: Some training help? - [clay 8/29/01 4:38:57 PM ET] You are normal - [Dave from Oakton, VA 8/29/01 7:45:00 PM ET] time frame seems short - [Joe Z 8/29/01 9:33:00 PM ET] I agree, it seems a little tight............. - [Kelly 8/29/01 9:46:52 PM ET] I agree but I worry - [North 8/30/01 9:11:06 AM ET] Speed kills - [Hopkinton 8/30/01 10:57:02 AM ET] you're right, of course - [North 8/30/01 1:16:18 PM ET] 26.2 now, speed later - [Joe Z 8/30/01 9:52:31 PM ET] Times? - [Ollie 8/31/01 5:10:00 PM ET]

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