
Believe it or not, using a combination of walking and running in the beginning is pretty typical for most trainees.īy incorporating a combination of walking and running, the overall distances seem less overwhelming, plus the risk of injury when first starting out is less. You may hear “walking” and think this app isn’t on par with other marathon training apps. Its unique, 20-week plan incorporates a run/walk ratio to get you marathon ready. This app is designed to take you from beginner runner to marathon finisher. This is why you’re here, after all, so let’s jump right in.

Jeff Galloway – run/walk program, best for beginners Hal Higdon – various marathon programs to choose from novice, intermediate, advanced, best you read his book Smart Coach – personalized program F.I.R.S.T. This time, for the Singapore Marathon, I pored over various Marathon Training programs: (Beginners, click here to download the same program I used, same program I printed out for hubby when he was starting.) I downloaded Runner’s World 8-week program and followed it to the letter. When I started running in 2006, my first goal was to run 5k in Pinay in Action. As soon as I commit to a running goal, I pore over various training programs and choose one that’s best for me at that particular time.

When it comes to running, I am just as anal. (I know a lot of you runners do the same.)

I even take it one step further by detailing exactly how I’ll go about to achieving that goal. Experts say that if you want to achieve something, write it down on paper.
