Thinking about signing up for a half marathon
OK here the thing, I was on the treadmill doing my usual run when someone approached me about signing up for a half marathon. I've only been running for about 5 weeks and just am able to run for 15 minuets with out stopping at 5.5 which is a little over 1.5 miles, then I walk for 2 minutes then do another mile totaling about 3 miles.
So, I did a little research on half marathon and training.... that's what like 13.5 miles wow. The Marathon is in November so that will give about 3 months to training.... any suggestions/advice?
Jade
So, I did a little research on half marathon and training.... that's what like 13.5 miles wow. The Marathon is in November so that will give about 3 months to training.... any suggestions/advice?
Jade
it's actually only 13.1 miles ha! like that .4 miles is a big deal at that point.
Congrats on considering doing this.
That is not a lot of time. I think most of the programs are a 12 week cycle
If you start now, you have half of August, Sept, and Oct. so you are pushing it on that 12 week cycle.
Not that it can't be done, I'm sure if you wanted to you could do it. Especially if you went with one of the programs that incorporated walking. Run the 1/2 marathon as an interval. Plan on walking 1 mile walking a 1/4 and repeat or something like that.
Here are some training programs for 1/2 marathon.
http://www.halhigdon.com/halfmarathon/index.htm
http://www.jeffgalloway.com/training/half_marathon.html
Scott
Congrats on considering doing this.
That is not a lot of time. I think most of the programs are a 12 week cycle
If you start now, you have half of August, Sept, and Oct. so you are pushing it on that 12 week cycle.
Not that it can't be done, I'm sure if you wanted to you could do it. Especially if you went with one of the programs that incorporated walking. Run the 1/2 marathon as an interval. Plan on walking 1 mile walking a 1/4 and repeat or something like that.
Here are some training programs for 1/2 marathon.
http://www.halhigdon.com/halfmarathon/index.htm
http://www.jeffgalloway.com/training/half_marathon.html
Scott
The first time you do something - It's going to be a personal record!
Don't think about it. DO IT!
Scott
Link to my running journal
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1303681
4 full's - 14 halves - 2 goofy's and one Mt. Washington!
Link to my running journal
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1303681
4 full's - 14 halves - 2 goofy's and one Mt. Washington!
I'm with Scott. Don't think about it. DO IT!
My husband and I did the Chicago Rock 'n' Roll 1/2 Marathon August 2nd and had a blast.
I am a power walker who adds jogging intervals. We finished in 2:43:43 - a 12:30 minute mile. Alternating walking and running is a great idea. The goal for your first race should be to finish and do it vertically. You can work on speed in later races.
Ashley
BTW - We are already registered for our next race!
My husband and I did the Chicago Rock 'n' Roll 1/2 Marathon August 2nd and had a blast.
I am a power walker who adds jogging intervals. We finished in 2:43:43 - a 12:30 minute mile. Alternating walking and running is a great idea. The goal for your first race should be to finish and do it vertically. You can work on speed in later races.
Ashley
BTW - We are already registered for our next race!