Half Marathon Training

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  • Cletc
    Cletc Posts: 352
    :laugh:

    Planning on using the galloway method to save my knees. Any advice?

    Make sure you get a Gymboss. I bought mine from "Gymboss" website, they are Guaranteed.

    Jog Slowly.
    No, slower than than.
    Well, that's good, but really, just a Bit Slower than that....
    There you go.

    How many weeks to your Goal race?
    Only about 20?

    Are you already fit?
    Have you been walking before?

    Seems tight to me on time,
    but then again I am Old and Out of Shape.

    Advice?
    Walk Early, Walk Often
    and Walk even more than than and even Earlier

    :drinker:
  • Cletc
    Cletc Posts: 352
    What is your workout today?

    I'm on an OFF day for jogging today.

    Tomorrow is my Long Run of the week. 80 minutes. My longest run since I started up again.
    So I'm resting my legs today.

    Have a good Run

    :drinker:
  • scottb81
    scottb81 Posts: 2,538 Member
    I did a 45 minute recovery run at low heartrate.

    I am doing my training with a local Galloway program and tomorrow we do our first magic mile. So, I needed to get rested up for it today.
  • pnwcowboy
    pnwcowboy Posts: 8
    I ve only done HM twice first time was just to finish second time was on the treadmill i wanted to see if it was worth my time to enter again , i shaved off 1 full hour. So im not a pro by no means but i would like too say that fueling ur body at the right times can make or break a great run. If you want some great info on fueling goto hammernutrition.com. Theres alot of things to consider when running long distances like the fact that if ur not fueling ur body then ur body will fuel itself with protein(muscle) so go check out the site im not trying to sell u anything they have boat load of info on endurance sports. Good luck everyone.
  • Cletc
    Cletc Posts: 352
    I just think this is a Really Cute running article

    http://www.coolrunning.com.au/general/1999e001.shtml
  • bmfrazie
    bmfrazie Posts: 2,380 Member
    Yesterday was my rest day. Today I am thinking that I might do two runs if I can find the time. I want to go run this trail that is right by my house that is all hills. However, that will only be about 2 miles or so. Then I want to go do about a 4 or 5 mile run later this afternoon.
  • Cletc
    Cletc Posts: 352
    When do you fuel during a run?
  • 12by311
    12by311 Posts: 1,716 Member
    Running my first half in October!
  • Beth720
    Beth720 Posts: 661 Member
    Tomorrow I start my Gallo-Jenn frankenplan for the Disneyland Half and the Walt Disney World Wine and Dine Half. They'll dovetail soon into a Gallo-Jenn frankenplan for the Walt Disney World Full. I call it that because I'm taking aspects of Jeff Galloway's plan and combining it with aspects of Jenny Hadfield's plan (slightly longer ratio than Galloway wants, slightly smaller than Coach Jenny's...no "magic mile" crap because that just confuses me, etc.)

    I've done two HMs so far and followed Coach Jenny's for both. I'm only frankenplanning it with Galloway's because his are designed time-wise for the Disney races (since he's their consultant) - and I like his higher mileage long-runs. I'll actually have a third HM under my belt before Disneyland - the Queens Half (with NYRR) - but I'm doing that more as a training run because my plan called for a 13-miler that day, so I figured might as well run the race and be supported on my "training" run. :D
  • RunningAddict
    RunningAddict Posts: 548 Member
    I just entered a training program yesterday actually for a HM. I love to run, I have previously ran up to 11 miles but never attempted a HM. I'm very excited to be a part of it and can't wait to see some progress. If anyone likes to run please add me. I love to talk about running! :) Good Luck to everyone! Anything is possible all you have to do is show up! :)
  • lipglossjunky73
    lipglossjunky73 Posts: 497 Member
    I love Hal Higdon's plans.... They are free on halhigdon.com

    I trained for my first half a little loosey goosey. I did a long run every week, a short and a medium run. I completed my half at 2:35

    I have a 10k next month and am using run faster run less, and I hope to continue with it for my next 2 halts coming in the fall...
  • bmfrazie
    bmfrazie Posts: 2,380 Member
    When do you fuel during a run?

    I do not fuel during a run because I feel like I don't normally run long enough to need to fuel. However, with me aiming for a HM I think I might look into fueling around the middle of the race (not sure until I get to that point). I always carb load the night before a race and make sure I am hydrated.

    I am interested in hearing what others do though.
  • sweetmanjd
    sweetmanjd Posts: 94 Member
    I've been considering a HM for a while now, so this thread is great motivation.
    I have knees that simply can't take running on concrete (not even for a 5k) so I stick to trails and occasional asphalt for training...my goal is to do the training for a HM even if I don't actually run one on city streets:)
    Has anyone here switched to Vibrams? Any thoughts on them?
  • soccermum75
    soccermum75 Posts: 588 Member
    Bump for later
  • Cletc
    Cletc Posts: 352
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    Has anyone here switched to Vibrams? Any thoughts on them?

    No, I haven't, but I really LOVE my Cushion shoes ! :blushing:
  • bmfrazie
    bmfrazie Posts: 2,380 Member
    Has anyone here switched to Vibrams? Any thoughts on them?

    I have never heard of them before. Sorry I am no help in that area.
  • bmfrazie
    bmfrazie Posts: 2,380 Member
    Saturday I have my 10k and I am trying to decide what I want to do for my workouts this week.
    I am thinking 5k today, 6 miles tomorrow, 4 miles Wed, 5 miles Thurs, 1-2 miles Friday. I will also have some squats, push ups and sit ups in the mix.

    What do you normally do for your workouts the week of a race?
  • Cletc
    Cletc Posts: 352
    Bump for Atashep (Atashap?) sorry.

    Hello!
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
    I've been thinking about nutrition for longer runs, I wouldn't bother for a 10k, but I think I might need something for a half marathon. What do you all do?
  • Cletc
    Cletc Posts: 352
    I've been thinking about nutrition for longer runs, I wouldn't bother for a 10k, but I think I might need something for a half marathon. What do you all do?

    Good question.
    I would like to avoid Gels this time around.
    I think they encourage the urge to potty #2 (sorry, TMI)
  • Cletc
    Cletc Posts: 352
    I didn't realize there were so many HM topics.
    I've consolidated them into a "Club" Topic.

    Please join use here ----> http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/247904-half-marathon-club-and-training
  • Beth720
    Beth720 Posts: 661 Member
    I've been considering a HM for a while now, so this thread is great motivation.
    I have knees that simply can't take running on concrete (not even for a 5k) so I stick to trails and occasional asphalt for training...my goal is to do the training for a HM even if I don't actually run one on city streets:)
    Has anyone here switched to Vibrams? Any thoughts on them?

    If you do switch, you need to take it VERY SLOWLY. A friend of mine switched a couple of years ago and she JUST ran her first HM distance in them. Her PT had her start with like 5 minutes in them and the rest of the run in something like racing flats. You cannot just jump into them with the mileage you're accustomed to. (Well, you can, but it's not smart.)
  • Cletc
    Cletc Posts: 352
    Please join us at
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  • CanuckLove
    CanuckLove Posts: 673 Member
    My first one is in October!!! Starting my training clinic next week :)
  • crystalslight
    crystalslight Posts: 322 Member
    Good luck to all of you with races coming up!! HM are a BLAST!! The only warning I have to give is they are ADDICTING! Enjoy every minute :) I'm starting my training for a full marathon next year. I'm planning on doing a couple HM to get me prepared. It's SO motivating seeing all you runners :)
  • crystalslight
    crystalslight Posts: 322 Member
    Good luck to all of you with races coming up!! HM are a BLAST!! The only warning I have to give is they are ADDICTING! Enjoy every minute :) I'm starting my training for a full marathon next year. I'm planning on doing a couple HM to get me prepared. It's SO motivating seeing all you runners :)
  • Cletc
    Cletc Posts: 352
    Good luck to all of you with races coming up!! HM are a BLAST!! The only warning I have to give is they are ADDICTING! Enjoy every minute :) I'm starting my training for a full marathon next year. I'm planning on doing a couple HM to get me prepared. It's SO motivating seeing all you runners :)


    We moved over here.
    Join us !
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