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PostPosted: Wed May 09, 2001 7:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey guys, my name is Sara and I've been reading the boards for a while, and just decided to post.
I'm a freshman (soon to be sophomore) in college, and my friend and I have decided to run a marathon at the beginning of our junior year. I ran cross-country my first three years of high school, and spring track for my first two. However, I have not run for the past two years. My question is this: does anyone have suggestions as to how to get back into shape? I have access during the school year to a track and a full gym, and during the summer to a gym. My friend and I are planning to run 5 and 10k races next year to get back into running. I'd appreciate any advice, comments, suggestions on books or articles to read, or anything else! Thanks so much.

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PostPosted: Wed May 09, 2001 4:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Sara,

My approach, and especially so when preparing for something as purely endurance oriented as a marathon, is to start by simply running. You don't need to do anything specific, just get out there and work on building a solid cardiovascular base gradually. Treat the 5k's and 10k's as hard workouts at an uptempo pace, and all should be fine.

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