You're Halfway There, Marathoners
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Ten weeks down and 10 to go for those of you following the Breakers Marathon ``Get Out There!’’ Training Program. You are starting to enter the portion of your training ``known to most seasoned runners as the `peak mileage’ part of marathon training, before tapering in the final three weeks before the race,’’ says Danny Gough, who designed the program for runners preparing for the Oct. 21 Breakers Marathon and Nifty Fifty Ultra Race Weekend in Middletown. ``Almost every runner gauges his or her training by weekly mileage,’’ he said. ``While using one’s weekly mileage can be very useful for getting an idea of the volume of training, it should not be the only measuring stick. How much one is training is a combination of both volume and intensity. It is important not to get hung up on logging a set number of weekly miles. ``As stated before, this training program is a general outline of the marathon training schedule so it is OK if you are slightly behind or ahead of the training program or missed a workout here and there,'' Gough continued. ``While peak mileage weeks are an important part of the marathon training process, if you did miss a day or two of training due to injury or illness or any other reason, don’t try to cram two days of training into one. Lost days are simply lost and can never be gotten back again. And one or two missed days doesn’t negate all of the other training you have done. Stay confident and strong!’’ Here are the next two weeks of your training schedule: First-Time Marathoner: This is a bare minimum schedule for a first time marathoner who has limited training time (4-5 days a week). This training program starts with 15 miles per week and peaks at 35 miles per week. Week 11 Week 12 First-Time and Intermediate Level Marathoner: This training schedule is designed for most first time marathoners and for experienced marathoners who choose to train moderately. This training program starts with 20 miles per week and peaks at 40 miles per week. Week 11 Week 12 Veteran to Competitive Marathoner: This training schedule is recommended for veteran marathoners aiming to improve their race time. This training program starts with 25 miles per week and peaks at 45-50 miles per week. Week 11 Week 12 
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