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Marathon Training

Many club members are looking to run their first marathon in 2012 and those of us who already have will no doubt be looking at others, perhaps even considering ultra running. The resources below are a small selection of useful links to help you along. Running a very long way takes time, please take the time to prepare well and no doubt you will enjoy the journey.


running diaryTraining logs

If you are looking to enter a marathon or many other forms of challenging race you should look to set up some form of training log. This can be as simple as a few notes in your diary about expected milage, speeds and other aspects fo your efforts or an online spreadsheet. Whatever route you choose it's important to choose one.

Active trainer - free online logs and tools

Runners World - a range of online guides

Free downloadable running logs to print

Runnkeeper - for Iphone and now for Android

Garmin Connect - very good online tracking for any garmin device


Marathon Training Plans

Runner's World plans

3 runs a week plan

Bupa training plans

Ultra running plans


Race Pace and Other Calculators

http://www.coolrunning.com

Race pace calculator

Calorie calculator

Heart rate calculator

Online Blogs and Podcasts

Marathontalk - download a weekly podcast on all things long distance

Marathon Training Academy - a USA podcast

Personal blogs - from those who have ran London


Routes

London Marathon - 7 mile hills in Gateshead - 13 mile along Tyne - 18 mile Tyne - 10 mile along Sunderland coastline


Other Useful Links

Run Geordie Run - across America and now Australia

London Marathon

Sunderland Marathon (Marathon of the North)

North East Marathon Club

Free music to run too form last FM


Marathon Related Videos


Ryan Hall training for New York Marathon

The Long Run

Running your first marathon

Jasper Carrot - a funny story about the marathon

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Established in 1890, Saltwell Harriers is the oldest running club in Gateshead.