New Orleans Mardi Gras Marathon Training

	The 45th Annual New Orleans Mardi Gras Marathon Marathon, Half-Marathon, 5K Sunday, February 1, 2009 Presented by the New Orleans Track Club
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Home Registration Course Lodging Training Run For a Cause Expo and Packet Pickup Volunteers 2008 Results FAQ's Contact Us	Training Official Training Programs Fred Klinge, General Manager of the Pelican Athletic Club in Mandeville, Louisiana, has developed suggested training schedules for the Marathon and Half-Marathon distances. Also posted are Marathon training articles and resources you might find useful as your prepare the 2009 New Orleans Mardi Gras events. Fred is currently certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Health/Fitness Instructor. He has completed 25 marathons and has a personal best time of 2:18.15. Fred participated in the 1984 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in Buffalo, New York and he served as a training coach for the successful Little Rock Marathon Training from 2003 through 2005. Training Schedules Two training schedules are provided for both the Marathon and Half-Marathon events. The Basic schedules are designed for novice runners and those whose goals are to successfully complete the race. The Advanced schedules are designed for experienced runners who have time goals in mind. The following prerequisites are strongly recommended for the advanced training schedule: running consistently for at least three years (e.g., 3-4 runs/week, 25-40 miles/week); previously completed a 26.2 mile marathon; and no chronic injury problems. Training schedules are available as printable PDF files: Basic Marathon Training Schedule Advanced Marathon Training Schedule Basic Half-Marathon Training Schedule Advanced Half-Marathon Training Schedule Training Resources Speed Training for Marathon Runners Strength Training for Runners and Walkers The Right Gear Marathon Training Tips Pre-Race Pearls of Wisdom Local Training Groups The official Marathon training schedule begins on Monday, September 1st with the first Saturday group training on Saturday, September 6th. The Half-Marathon training schedule begins Monday, September 22nd and the Half-Marathoners will join the Saturday morning training groups on Saturday, September 27th. The training program will run through race day, Sunday, February 1, 2009. New Orleans - Audubon Park The first New Orleans training group will start meeting Saturday, September 27, 7:00 AM at Shelter #10 at Audubon Park. This shelter can be reached by the Magazine St. Park Entrance that leads to the Audubon Golf Course Clubhouse. There should be plenty of parking and there is a water fountain and bathrooms. The group will be led by Don Quintana. Don has run competitvely in high school and college and was an assistant cross country coach in college. He has over ten years of running experience and has completed two marathons: Chicago and Boston. Don has the intention of running New York, Memphis, First Light Alabama Marathon, and the New Orleans Mardi Gras Marathon in the next six months. He also plans on running a marathon in all fifty states. Don participated on fundraising/training teams for his first two marathons (Team CARE and Run for the Memory). Don can be contacted via email or phone (504-460-2155). North Shore - Tammany Trace Saturday morning group training runs will start at 7:00 AM sharp at the Mandeville Trailhead on the Tammany Trace. For more information contact Fred Klinge (985-966-7887). Baton Rouge Half-Marathon Training Group Training for the Mardi Gras Half-Marathon is underway in Baton Rouge but interested participants are invited to join anytime. The free training is sponsored by Varsity Sports and directed by long time runner Jenni Peters. Peters was a member of the U.S. Track and Field and Nike National teams. She was ranked in the top-20 runners in the world in the 10K. She qualified for the first ever Olympic Trails marathon for women with a personal best of 2:39:28. The beginner group starts the first week running one mile with weekly build-up from there. Runners in the middle group should have some experience running but no significant miles, strength and tempo work in recent months. The experienced group is for runners who have been training fairly consistently. Workout locations and types vary, check the calendar at Varsity Sports. Baton Rouge workouts are in purple. Workouts for the week are posted each Sunday evening. For more details email Jenni Peters. Other Training Groups If you are organizing a training group for any of the Mardi Gras Marathon events and would like to be listed here please contact us. Active Trainer Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K Training Programs New Orleans Mardi Gras Marathon has teamed up with Active Trainer coaches to create Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K training plans that are a balance of aerobic, anaerobic and cross-training workouts. These training programs are built to get people of all levels across the finish line. From the first-timer to the seasoned veteran, you will find the right training program for you. Other Resources Much information is available on the Internet concerning marathon training. Without endorsing any particular programs, here are a few references worth reviewing: Hal Higdon's Marathon Training Guide "A series of training programs that guarantee marathon success." Five 18-week programs ranging from Novice to Advanced. Jeff Galloway's Marathon Training Marathon To Finish: a 32-week program designed for those who have been doing some running or walking for a few weeks. Marathon Time Goal: a 29-week program designed for those who have completed at least one marathon and have a time goal for the next. Benji Durden's The Path To Marathon Success A 15-week training plan that uses recent race times to adjust the basic structure of the program for specific ability levels. Runner's World Marathon Training Articles A large number of articles pertaining to various aspects of marathon training. Well worth browsing whether you're a novice or veteran marathoner.

Training

Official Training Programs

Fred Klinge, General Manager of the Pelican Athletic Club in Mandeville, Louisiana, has developed suggested training schedules for the Marathon and Half-Marathon distances. Also posted are Marathon training articles and resources you might find useful as your prepare the 2009 New Orleans Mardi Gras events. Fred is currently certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Health/Fitness Instructor. He has completed 25 marathons and has a personal best time of 2:18.15. Fred participated in the 1984 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in Buffalo, New York and he served as a training coach for the successful Little Rock Marathon Training from 2003 through 2005.

Training Schedules

Two training schedules are provided for both the Marathon and Half-Marathon events. The Basic schedules are designed for novice runners and those whose goals are to successfully complete the race. The Advanced schedules are designed for experienced runners who have time goals in mind.

The following prerequisites are strongly recommended for the advanced training schedule: running consistently for at least three years (e.g., 3-4 runs/week, 25-40 miles/week); previously completed a 26.2 mile marathon; and no chronic injury problems.

Training schedules are available as printable PDF files:

Training Resources

Local Training Groups

The official Marathon training schedule begins on Monday, September 1st with the first Saturday group training on Saturday, September 6th. The Half-Marathon training schedule begins Monday, September 22nd and the Half-Marathoners will join the Saturday morning training groups on Saturday, September 27th. The training program will run through race day, Sunday, February 1, 2009.

New Orleans - Audubon Park

Don Quintana The first New Orleans training group will start meeting Saturday, September 27, 7:00 AM at Shelter #10 at Audubon Park. This shelter can be reached by the Magazine St. Park Entrance that leads to the Audubon Golf Course Clubhouse. There should be plenty of parking and there is a water fountain and bathrooms.

The group will be led by Don Quintana. Don has run competitvely in high school and college and was an assistant cross country coach in college. He has over ten years of running experience and has completed two marathons: Chicago and Boston. Don has the intention of running New York, Memphis, First Light Alabama Marathon, and the New Orleans Mardi Gras Marathon in the next six months. He also plans on running a marathon in all fifty states. Don participated on fundraising/training teams for his first two marathons (Team CARE and Run for the Memory).

Don can be contacted via email or phone (504-460-2155).

North Shore - Tammany Trace

Saturday morning group training runs will start at 7:00 AM sharp at the Mandeville Trailhead on the Tammany Trace. For more information contact Fred Klinge (985-966-7887).

Baton Rouge Half-Marathon Training Group

Training for the Mardi Gras Half-Marathon is underway in Baton Rouge but interested participants are invited to join anytime. The free training is sponsored by Varsity Sports and directed by long time runner Jenni Peters. Peters was a member of the U.S. Track and Field and Nike National teams. She was ranked in the top-20 runners in the world in the 10K. She qualified for the first ever Olympic Trails marathon for women with a personal best of 2:39:28.

The beginner group starts the first week running one mile with weekly build-up from there. Runners in the middle group should have some experience running but no significant miles, strength and tempo work in recent months. The experienced group is for runners who have been training fairly consistently.

Workout locations and types vary, check the calendar at Varsity Sports. Baton Rouge workouts are in purple. Workouts for the week are posted each Sunday evening.

For more details email Jenni Peters.

Other Training Groups

If you are organizing a training group for any of the Mardi Gras Marathon events and would like to be listed here please contact us.

Active Trainer Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K Training Programs

New Orleans Mardi Gras Marathon has teamed up with Active Trainer coaches to create Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K training plans that are a balance of aerobic, anaerobic and cross-training workouts. These training programs are built to get people of all levels across the finish line. From the first-timer to the seasoned veteran, you will find the right training program for you.

Other Resources

Much information is available on the Internet concerning marathon training. Without endorsing any particular programs, here are a few references worth reviewing:

Hal Higdon's Marathon Training Guide

"A series of training programs that guarantee marathon success." Five 18-week programs ranging from Novice to Advanced.

Jeff Galloway's Marathon Training

Marathon To Finish: a 32-week program designed for those who have been doing some running or walking for a few weeks.
Marathon Time Goal: a 29-week program designed for those who have completed at least one marathon and have a time goal for the next.

Benji Durden's The Path To Marathon Success

A 15-week training plan that uses recent race times to adjust the basic structure of the program for specific ability levels.

Runner's World Marathon Training Articles

A large number of articles pertaining to various aspects of marathon training. Well worth browsing whether you're a novice or veteran marathoner.