Half Marathon training.... Who's in??

JustSomeEm

djscavone wrote: »

_Waffle_ wrote: »

Magoo065 wrote: »

I'm going to have a 13.1 sticker on my car, dammit. And maybe a tattoo. We'll see.

Ironic though, isn't it? All of those running stickers and of all things on a car....

I don't think it would look as nice on my butt. Much prefer to put my bumper stickers on my car. LOL! :flowerforyou:

Training for my half has gotten completely derailed due to family issues/tummy bugs/minor leg injury that has me babying my leg. Going to run as far as I can tomorrow for my long-run while listening to the leg to see if I'm going to have trouble. Its starting to look like a doctor trip might be in order.... unless I can actually run tomorrow without soreness.

SuggaD

cheshirecatastrophe wrote: »

So my (first) trail half last Saturday was awesome! I signed up for its summer counterpart in June, and I'm also looking at HMs on April 18 and *possibly* March 14. I don't know; reviews say the March 14 one has been kind of a mess in the past, but I'd be running it to (a) avoid other obligations on Pi Day and (b) good swag. If I just treat it as a regular run, it doesn't matter if the course is kind of muddy and maybe not so well marked and people doing the 5K end up running the half by mistake, right?

Run for the swag = legit?

Absolutely. I run for food, swag, and bling!

ginasherriff

I'm running a half in April too! I just started the training, but it's way too cold to run outside right now (20 degrees is my minimum, and we're averaging 10 below zero this week!). Treadmill it is. Any advice on how to enjoy a long treadmill run?!?

arussell134

My 6th half is on May 3rd. Currently hoping to PR my 5K next month. Running races was a great motivator for me to finally lose my weight and get back in shape. And, I'm running these races faster in my mid-30s than my mid-20s!

I am starting to get an itch to do a full marathon again... and I have a pie in the sky dream to qualify for Boston one day. So yeah, while the bling is nice, there are other dreams and motivators for getting out there and running!

OP et al running your first half - good luck!! I hope you have a wonderful experience. Don't be surprised if you get the "bug" to run more races.

djscavone

djscavone wrote: »

maddymama wrote: »

djscavone wrote: »

My first will be May 17. I don't have a formal plan but I read up on a few (Hal Higdon). I made a log and spread sheet and basically make certain I log at least 3 miles a day and hen add a few days of 4, 6, and then an 8 where at least 8 weeks before the race I should have a good mix of distance with a "long day". Right now I am trying to build leg strength and mix in bike and elliptical as an off day.

Hey, so I have done two halfs. One I trained for, with my longer runs ranging from 6-12 miles, and one half I did with little training with a few 6 and 8 mile runs. I recommend training for at least one 10, 11, or even 12 mile run. The half I trained for was much easier to complete and I felt good and confident the whole way through it. The one where I didn't run enough long distances was really rough. I felt good until mile 10 (when I had trained up to 8), but the last three miles were TOUGH to finish. I suggest training for a few more longer runs... it will get your body used to the longer runs, and give you a chance to work out energy and liquid plan for race day. My recovery was also much better on the one I trained for. The one where I didn't train for it, I felt like I had been hit by a bus for a few days.

Thanks. Advice from someone whose been there is always welcome. I really appreciate the response.

UPDATE: I ran my first Half yesterday May 17. Completed in 2:14 so I was very pleased I came in under 2:20 which was my goal. I also didn't stop along the way, no walking, which was another goal. I thought this would be my one and only and I would stick with 5K's but when I saw I came in last in my division by 10 seconds well, the gauntlet has been thrown! Even though I move up a division for this race I have a new goal. DON"T BE LAST!

yesimpson

djscavone wrote: »

djscavone wrote: »

maddymama wrote: »

djscavone wrote: »

My first will be May 17. I don't have a formal plan but I read up on a few (Hal Higdon). I made a log and spread sheet and basically make certain I log at least 3 miles a day and hen add a few days of 4, 6, and then an 8 where at least 8 weeks before the race I should have a good mix of distance with a "long day". Right now I am trying to build leg strength and mix in bike and elliptical as an off day.

Hey, so I have done two halfs. One I trained for, with my longer runs ranging from 6-12 miles, and one half I did with little training with a few 6 and 8 mile runs. I recommend training for at least one 10, 11, or even 12 mile run. The half I trained for was much easier to complete and I felt good and confident the whole way through it. The one where I didn't run enough long distances was really rough. I felt good until mile 10 (when I had trained up to 8), but the last three miles were TOUGH to finish. I suggest training for a few more longer runs... it will get your body used to the longer runs, and give you a chance to work out energy and liquid plan for race day. My recovery was also much better on the one I trained for. The one where I didn't train for it, I felt like I had been hit by a bus for a few days.

Thanks. Advice from someone whose been there is always welcome. I really appreciate the response.

UPDATE: I ran my first Half yesterday May 17. Completed in 2:14 so I was very pleased I came in under 2:20 which was my goal. I also didn't stop along the way, no walking, which was another goal. I thought this would be my one and only and I would stick with 5K's but when I saw I came in last in my division by 10 seconds well, the gauntlet has been thrown! Even though I move up a division for this race I have a new goal. DON"T BE LAST!

Well done!

I like your attitude. You are your only competition. Good luck with the next one.

WhatMeRunning

djscavone wrote: »

UPDATE: I ran my first Half yesterday May 17. Completed in 2:14 so I was very pleased I came in under 2:20 which was my goal. I also didn't stop along the way, no walking, which was another goal. I thought this would be my one and only and I would stick with 5K's but when I saw I came in last in my division by 10 seconds well, the gauntlet has been thrown! Even though I move up a division for this race I have a new goal. DON"T BE LAST!

Congrats!

FireStorm1972

Great job