03-09-10 4:14AM
9.23 mi in 67:42 (07:19 min/mi)Several of my running friends have asked me what system I use for marathon training. I always respond with praise for Hal Higdon’s marathon training system, which has something to offer for runners of all levels. Having started with Novice for my first marathon (and essentially meeting my goal of a near-3:30 time), I have progressed through his Intermediate I and Intermediate II stages (and was able to qualify for Boston using just the Intermediate I program with some speed enhancements) and am now going to make a stab at Advanced I.
Hal Higdon provides an outstanding range of marathon training [...]