8K Training - Interactive programs and advice | Hal Higdon https://www.halhigdon.com/training/8k-training/ Marathon training from the renowned runner, author and coach Sat, 17 Feb 2024 00:04:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://www.halhigdon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/cropped-hal-favicon-4-32x32.png 8K Training - Interactive programs and advice | Hal Higdon https://www.halhigdon.com/training/8k-training/ 32 32 Novice https://www.halhigdon.com/training-programs/8k-training/novice-8k/ Tue, 10 Apr 2018 05:19:43 +0000 http://halhigdon.staging.racersites.com/?post_type=training-program&p=108 HOW MUCH DO YOU NEED TO TRAIN to be able to run your first 8K? Some individuals who possess a reasonably good level of fitness (because they bicycle or swim or participate in other sports) could probably go out and run 5-6 miles on very little training. They might be sore the week after a … Continue reading "Novice"

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]]> Intermediate https://www.halhigdon.com/training-programs/8k-training/intermediate-8k/ Tue, 10 Apr 2018 05:16:11 +0000 http://halhigdon.staging.racersites.com/?post_type=training-program&p=107 The following schedule is for Intermediate runners: individuals who want to improve their performances at the increasingly popular 8K distance. What defines an Intermediate runner? You should be running five to six times a week, averaging 15-25 miles weekly training. You probably also should have run a half dozen or more races at distances between … Continue reading "Intermediate"

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]]> Advanced https://www.halhigdon.com/training-programs/8k-training/advanced-8k/ Tue, 10 Apr 2018 05:12:28 +0000 http://halhigdon.staging.racersites.com/?post_type=training-program&p=106 The following schedule is for advanced runners: individuals who compete regularly in races up to 8K or beyond and who want to improve their performances. You should be capable of running 30 to 60 minutes a day, five to seven days a week and have a basic understanding of how to do speedwork. If that … Continue reading "Advanced"

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