Adjusting HM Training program

lorierin22

I am in week 2 of training for my next half. Last week, week one, I shortened my long run. The reasons (aka excuses) are not important. I chose to cut the run shorter, it was not due to being tired or due to injury. But it was 5 miles instead of 8 miles.

My training plan calls for a 10 mile run this weekend. After a little debate and some critical words from a concerned friend, I realize that is not a good idea. My question is, can I keep the rest of my training plan exactly the same and just bump backwards one week for my long runs. For example--the LR last week was supposed to be 8. I have followed week 2 to the letter, but can i do 8 miles as the LR this week. And then next week, do the LR from this week and so on?

I would prefer not to start the whole plan over again at week 1, but if this is not advised, then I suppose I can. This training is for a "just for fun" half. My goal half is 6 weeks after this one.

CarsonRuns

Have you ever run 10 miles before?

lorierin22

Have you ever run 10 miles before?

I did 2 halfs last year. That is my longest distance. I have not done any 10+ mile runs since December. I have done maybe a handful of 8 milers this year, but nothing above 6 miles in the last 3 months.

CarsonRuns

Split the difference. If the plan says

8, 10, 12 then do 5, 9, 11 or something like that. You have the physical ability to withstand the rigors of the mileage. You'll be fine.

lorierin22

Sounds good to me. Thanks Carson!

sjohnny

Also, if you're only in week 2 or 3 then you've got plenty of time to get back on schedule.