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I am a Chi runner starter and am currently practising Lesson 1 from the book/dvd. Am planning to run a 10km race (1000 entrants) in 11 weeks time (March 24th) then either my first half marathon or marathon (10000 entants) 15 weeks later on July 7th.
Any suggestions as to which e-chi training program/s I should do that will fit my plans?
Background info if it is of help - I have been back into running for the last 6 months to lose weight (achieved). Am aged 59 and can comfortably run 10km in approx 50 minutes. Want to lower this time plus comfortably run a lot further

Hi John

If you want to aim for a marathon this summer, I would start building your base mileage with the marathon training program. This may come at the sacrifice of also aiming to lower your 10K time, as you will be focusing on building that base mileage, rather than speed.

Alternatively, you could do the 10K program, and then switch to the Half marathon program. That would give you time to build the mileage after you have done your 10K.

You might check over on the e-chi training forum to see what advice they offer. Hope that helps!

Laura Houston
Certified Chi Running and Chi Walking Instructor
Seattle WA