Running Question - Half Marathon in 11 days and I don't feel ready

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  • lifeandleaves
    lifeandleaves Posts: 97 Member
    Strengthen your legs if you haven't done this.

    Spend a few hours.over the next 11 days training your legs with leg presses etc. And maybe a.couple.other bits of strength training.

    My running plateau was 100% down to muscular weakness. I felt a lot like what you describe.

    Join a pace group at the half. Google "xxxx half marathon pace group" and see if anything.doesn't pop up. You can choose one that will ensure you won't overdo it at the beginning and fizzle out.
  • annekka
    annekka Posts: 517 Member
    lifeandleaves wrote: »
    Strengthen your legs if you haven't done this.

    Spend a few hours.over the next 11 days training your legs with leg presses etc. And maybe a.couple.other bits of strength training.

    My running plateau was 100% down to muscular weakness. I felt a lot like what you describe.

    Join a pace group at the half. Google "xxxx half marathon pace group" and see if anything.doesn't pop up. You can choose one that will ensure you won't overdo it at the beginning and fizzle out.

    Making sure I get in my legs day has been crucial to my running. However, do be careful with your half so close about adding in a legs day if you're not already doing so. The pain of your first legs day in awhile or period can sideline you for a few days if you're susceptible to DOMS or otherwise.

    Once your half is over, definitely start some type of lifting program, at the very least to keep those muscles strong and moving.

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