If a marathon is the top of my distance scale, the lowest is the humble 3-miler. It was my first ever target, back in 2001, and as I’ve mentioned more than once, it took me 8 months to reach it. It’s also the shortest run in the Hal Higdon training plans. His Novice schedule begins with a midweek of 3 x 3 milers, and an initial ‘long run’ of 6 miles.… READ MORE.... …