*CHEERS* I love that marathon! I did that one a few years back and it's both my favorite course and my best time. Plus, all the baby Marines wandering around were delicious eye candy (this was pre-9/11, so their numbers may now be diminished).
It's an awesome course; a big touristy run around the city and I loved going to see "The Awakening" statue out on Hayne's Point.
Another plan that's popular is Jeff Galloway's. He incorporates the idea of 9-1, 1 minute of walking for every 9 minutes of running. You'd think it'd slow you down, but I've heard it doesn't.
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Date: 2007-05-09 09:39 pm (UTC)It's an awesome course; a big touristy run around the city and I loved going to see "The Awakening" statue out on Hayne's Point.
Training-wise, I usually follow Hal Higdon's plan. He has individual plans for all skill levels here:
http://www.halhigdon.com/marathon/Mar00novice.htm
Another plan that's popular is Jeff Galloway's. He incorporates the idea of 9-1, 1 minute of walking for every 9 minutes of running. You'd think it'd slow you down, but I've heard it doesn't.
Check his ideas out here:
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_1/training-tips-by-jeff-gal.shtml
Marathons are totally addictive, and the training isn't really that bad, particularly if you can find a training group to do your long runs with.
I'm so excited for you! Have fun!