Anyone out there done a half marathon

Hello Im interested in training for a half marathon. I was wondering if anyone out there has any training suggestions, or if they can reccomend some websites on this topic. Thanks

Shasta, How much running have you done to date? Mary

Hmmm, just like a mile-Really Im just getting started. Im going to start out slow. Like right now I want to start training for a 5k, but eventually my goal is a half marathon

Cool running has a 5k program, it might be a good way to get started - here is the link. http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml I thought the book "No Need for Speed" by John Bingham.  It is a very motivational book. Let me know if you have any other questions. Mary

Thanks Mary I really appreciate the advice.

I have run a few and it was just sort of a natural progression from walking to jogging to going a little farther and faster until I got to a marathon.  The couch to 5K program is a great way to start.  I use the Galloway method named after Jeff Galloway.  It incorperates walk breaks to allow someone to go farther and recover faster.  You can look him up too.