We bump up by a mile each week, through 11 in this training (and
then by two miles every OTHER week, with a shorter run in between). This week’s
stop is nine miles. You start with the half-marathoners, who are going six.
The route (with an 8 o’clock start from the Eugene Running
Company, which opens at about 7:45): Oakway and Coburg Roads to Ferry Street
Bridge and don’t cross. Turn left onto bike path, to Autzen footbridge and
across. Turn right, past Ferry Street, to Valley River footbridge (“0.0”
milepost). Turn AROUND there and go back the same way: Ferry, Autzen, Ferry and
store. GPS distance is 9.15 miles.
Bring a drink for delivery at turnaround. Weather forecast:
starting temperature in 40s with light rain likely.
Question: Your Marathon Training book claims that it’s possible to train for
a marathon in just 100 days, which makes it one of the shortest published
programs? Can I really train for a marathon in just three months?
Answer: A big disclaimer here:
the 100-day count doesn’t start until you’ve reached 10 miles. Up to that point
it’s pre-training. Our Joe’s Team
program offers a month’s buildup from seven to 10 miles, to see if you’re
willing or able to continue. Only then does the three-month schedule truly
begin. It’s also possible to train for a marathon in even less that three months, if your longest current run is already
above 10 miles. You can safely begin about two miles above your recent peak.
This might let you shorten the program to even less than the advertised 100
days.
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