Training Advice for my First Half
jscupp1016
Posts: 52 Member
Hi everyone, This October 2013 will be my first half marathon. In October 2012, I couldn't even run one mile. Then I decided to finally do what I always said I would do and get in shape, get healthy, and stop all the excuses and the "I can'ts". I ran my first 5k in the spring of 2013 with a lot of hard work and some encouragement from a good friend and got it done with an average of a 10 minute mile; I was so proud of myself. I've decided that running the half marathon is the grand finale, the way to say, hey, I did it, it can be done.
Well.. at least, I hope it can be done! I would love any and ALL advice or training suggestions to get me there. Currently I can run about six miles without stopping but that's the longest distance I've ever gone... it takes me a little over an hour. I have a few months to get ready and I just want to do it right... if I should be trying to flat out run the whole thing or if intervals are better, sprint jog walk... whatever worked for you?! Thank you thank for any advice!
Well.. at least, I hope it can be done! I would love any and ALL advice or training suggestions to get me there. Currently I can run about six miles without stopping but that's the longest distance I've ever gone... it takes me a little over an hour. I have a few months to get ready and I just want to do it right... if I should be trying to flat out run the whole thing or if intervals are better, sprint jog walk... whatever worked for you?! Thank you thank for any advice!
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