Is it unrealistic?

I plan to start training for half a marthon this week... do you think I have enough time to prepare? The race is June 13th and I'm weighing in at 166... just lost 98 pounds.  I want to push myself but do you all think it's a joke that I'm even considering this goal?

I am new to running, but I have been doing aerobics classes (weekly) over the past year.

I would love some thoughts/guidance. thank you.  :)
Kindly,
Robyn

You're asking the wrong group if we think it's a joke.... ABSOLUTELY NOT!!! You get after that goal girl... I think you have plenty of time to train. Just be sure to not increase your mileage by more than a mile every 2 weeks to avoid injury. That will allow you to start off at 0 miles and build to 10 miles by June, once you have done 10, you will be able to finish. Be sure to go to a running store and get PROPERLY fitted for shoes, train smart and steady, progress gradually, and most of all, have fun... YOU GOT THIS!!!! Join our fitness group at the link below my signature line...

Robyn,

Congratulations on setting a goal.

Dan is exactly correct.

I would add two things:
1) Register for the half now.  It will give you a sense of committment.
2) Find a training program you like and stick to it. I use Hal Higdon's stuff.

Good luck!

Darrell

Go for it, girl! We'll cheer you on.

Jenny

Ummm Robyn,
  Why are we not doing this race together?!  We can  go running together on the weekends!! 

Katie :)

Heck, you've got 4 months. That's plenty of time. 4 weeks would be a joke, not 4 months.

Yay Robyn!  I trained for a 5K in 8 weeks, which was plenty of time, so I know you can do it!  My 10 mile training plan is 10 weeks, so you've got time!  Jump in!  See you at the start line!

I'm in the middle of the 10 wk half marathon training program from marathonrookie.com. Check it out!! My run is March 28th - less than 6 wks away and I'm so excited...I officially registered on Friday and it has solidified my committment to the training and nutrition to make this happen!!