Half Marathon

So I got way ahead of myself and registered for a half marathon in Disney for October 1, 2010.  I havent even started running yet! I am deathly afraid of the treadmill (at least running on it) and it's winter here in Buffalo so I obviously can't run outside. If I start running in March is it realistic to do the half marathon in October? (even if I have to walk some of it?) I am a person that needs a goal to work towards in order to get my butt in gear. Any suggestions?

Go online and look for a training plan.
There are lots of them out there.
Some are more agressive than others.
Find one that give you the right amount of time to train.  Start with your event and count back to see if you can complete the training plan and when you would have to start it.

Here is a 12 week program, but it assumes you can already run 3 miles at a time.
http://www.halhigdon.com/halfmarathon/novice.htm

So.... if you can already run 3 miles, it's more than enough time.
If you can't then you have that extra time in the beginning to get up to 3 miles.

You can get through that with a program like couch 2 5k or something.

Good luck and have fun.

Scott

 My wife and I are wanting to run that half too.  Disney is her favorite place.  I think that you have plenty of time to prepare for the Disney Half Marathon.  Good luck.

Duane

If it's convenient for you, Fleet Feet in Buffalo has a 5K program that starts in March to prepare new runners for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure – June 12.  It would give you a structured group to run with for your base.  Then you could pick up a half marathon training program.  You definitely have enough time to prepare.  Here's the link to the No Boundaries program:  www.fleetfeetbuffalo.com/no-boundaries-5k-program

If you can't get used to running on the treadmill, you can still do a fast walk and add an incline to get the time on your legs.

You'll have a great time with the Disney half!

Cassie