Running Training Program

A Guide On Setting And Creating A Running Training Program

Runner Training

Training is an important aspect of being a runner. Whether you are a beginner and you are looking to increase your stamina or you've been running for a while and want to run faster or train for an event such as a marathon, training is something that is an essential part of the sport.

There is an art to choosing a good training program. The program you choose will depend on your goals and your needs. Here is some advice that will help you find a runner training program that will work for you.

Decide on Your Goals

The first step to choosing a runner training program is to decide on your goals. If you are a beginner, your training program will look a lot different than someone who is running their third marathon.

Sometimes a goal will be personal such as a desire to run five miles without stopping to rest. Other times a goal will be focused on an event such as running a 10K or a marathon. And often, people will run to help them lose weight or to build up their overall state of health.

Once you decide on your goals, write them down and put them in places where you can see them often. Turn the goal statements into affirmations and recite them a few times each day. For example, if you want to use running to help you lose ten pounds, your affirmation could be: "Running is helping me lose ten pounds."

Choose a Program

Based on your list of goals, you are ready to choose or develop a runner training program that will work for you. If you need help, consult with someone who has more experience than you.

For example, if your goal is to run a marathon, you will want to choose a training schedule that will help you run a successful race. But, there are so many programs out there that it can be difficult choosing the one that is right for you. A beginning marathon runner will not follow the same program as someone who is racing in their fifth marathon.

In general, look for a runner training program that is a little challenging but not out of your reach. You don't want to get discouraged and then give up.

Stick With It

You can spend a lot of time setting goals and fining a training program, but if you don't stick with it, your efforts will not mean anything. Everyone has different ways of finding their motivation. Once you find what motivates you, sticking with your training plan will get much easier.

It takes a while to establish a routine. Before a routine is in place, you may feel disorganized or unmotivated. Give yourself a few weeks to establish a good routine before you start getting discouraged. Often, the routine will make you more motivated.

Gray Rollins is a featured writer for TheRunnersGuide.com. Learn more about marathon training and check out our mental training for runners section.

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How many marathons in one year is healthy? (Answers: 1) (Comments: 1)
I'm training for my first marathon and I absolutely love it. I plan to run in one of the major US marathons but I can't make up my mind which one. Is it healthy to run 2-3 marathons per year? more/less? I'm 51 years old, excellent shape, (I also do about 6-8 bike centuries per year) and I'm just ramping up my running training program. I DON'T plan on doing more than one my first year. My goal is to eventually train for triathalons.

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Two Mile Run Training Program? (Answers: 2) (Comments: 0)
Hey guys, i just recently joined the Army and i am wanting to pass the full APFT before i leave for Basic Training. I have already accomplished the push up and sit up requirements, and am continuing to improve. However, im having trouble with the two mile run. Does anyone know of, or have a link to a website containing a training program that i can complete in about 6 weeks to attain the two mile run in 15:54 seconds or less? Thank you in advance for your help.

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Online Running training Programs? (Answers: 1) (Comments: 0)
i am training for the mile run. I am looking for a running training program for teh mile. can you give me the url? don't bother giving me 5k training programs i can already find those. i am training for the mile once again. The mile!!! My current time is 6:10

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does anyone know of a site where i can get a good running/training programme to be ready to run .............. (Answers: 6) (Comments: 0)
a half marathon around april.thank you

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Help. I Need a Learn to Run Training Program? (Answers: 2) (Comments: 0)
Runner's Magazine one published a training program that took me from walking to running 1/2 hour straight, non stop. The instructions were something similar to run 2 minutes, then walk for 13 minutes repeat 2x's do this 5 times a week. Next run 4 minutes and walk 15 minutes repeat 2 times do this 5 times a week. By week 13 i was running a full 30 minutes non stop. While this isn't the exact training instructions, it's similar. I haven't run in a long time so I want to repeat the instructions. Do you know of an running instruction program that mirrors this or is similar? I can't find it on their webpage. They have something similar which looks something like "run 20min. x Mon-Fri" Umm...you can see the difference though.

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