Half Marathon training support group?

bstamps12

What training plans do you guys use? Galloway's, Higdon's, etc? I have 16 weeks until my half but I don't like a few plans I have seen where you don't actually run the full 13.1 until race day. I mentally need to have ran the full 13.1 before race day and I really want a plan that does that, but starts out at about 15 miles per week with a long run of about 6 miles.

Hope your 10K went great today linnea!!

wackynunu

What training plans do you guys use? Galloway's, Higdon's, etc? I have 16 weeks until my half but I don't like a few plans I have seen where you don't actually run the full 13.1 until race day. I mentally need to have ran the full 13.1 before race day and I really want a plan that does that, but starts out at about 15 miles per week with a long run of about 6 miles.

Hope your 10K went great today linnea!!

I have been working my mileage up on my long and medium runs weekly (thanks to the encouragement from a few people on this thread) adding about 10% per week. Whatever training plan you do, I am guessing that you could run the full 13.1 a week or 2 before the race and then again on race day.

wackynunu

Hey all, wondering if it makes more sense to move this thread to the Long Distance Runners group? I think many, if not all, are already members.

Working up the motivation to go run right now. I've already done an hour of pilates and a half hour of P90X, but I know I need to run. I've been slacking big time in runs of any distance since I joined the gym. I've been doing only 2-3 miles max, then doing a class. I need to do both!

I run after going to the gym but it's HARD to do a long run and the gym in the same day. I am at the gym Monday - Saturday and run 3 to 4 days a week. Tomorrow is a 10 mile run, but no gym. Tuesday is 2 hours at the gym and a 5 mile run. (I just realized that while typing it) Just make sure to fuel your body. It is such a cliche, but JUST DO IT.

lequire

I'm super pumped to run my first half in Denver in March. I just started running in August and it is SUPER addicting but I hated running all my life because I was never good at it. Once I saw improvement I wasn't afraid anymore.

Yesterday I went for my longest run ever (6 miles) and it wasn't bad at all. I always feel like I still have some gas left in the tank so I am excited to get to 12 miles before xmas. For now I am working on basic endurance with some lifting and HIIT during the week but I have decided to start following a legit training plan after xmas.

As for gear, I haven't bought a belt yet, I am not looking forward to carrying anything while running. But I bought a Nike running jacket for $25 at TJ Maxx and just saw the same one at the Nike Outlet for $75! Yea buddy! Also bought a headlamp from REI and it has worked wonders so far.

Good luck to everyone running tomorrow! Can't wait to hear how it goes.

linnea213

Ran my first 10k yesterday morning. It was fantastic! I was nervous to run it but felt confident that I trained enough for it. I ran it in 1:04:13 unofficial time. A 10:20 pace. I ran the whole thing did not stop once and felt great like I could keep on running. It was an amazing feeling to see where I've come in the past year. Last November 5th, 2010 I ran my 1st 5k EVER, I ran it in 43:14. It was the 1st time I ran 3 miles straight. I was 42 pounds heavier. Yesterday, I ran to celebrate my 6 months on MFP and my new healthy lifestyle. Thank you all for your support!

JonC03

Yesterday i ran a 4.3 trail race at a local state park. Never ran a trail race before. Wow was that a shock! The state is in the sand dunes on lake michigan. Everything was up and down hills over and over again. Thankfully with my training and making sure i include hills in my runs i didnt have a problem with this other then having to take it slower. Many people were having to walk from trying to go to fast on the hills. It ended with a mile run down the shore of the lake. I never have ran on the beach before. All in all it went good, i did land funny on a root going down one hill and twisted my ankle. Finished the whole thing in 40:41. came out to a 9:24 min pace. I was happy with that. Really enjoyed the race but it was no doubt the hardest course i have ever run.

wackynunu

Good job on the trail race Jon. Running through sandy hills!?! Wow that sounds tough.

linnea way to go on your 10k Good time!

It took me 2:20 to run my 10 mile long run today. I can honestly say that without some of the encouragement I have gotten from here. Last month 6 miles was my longest run ever. My only complaint: My left big toe HURTS! Saturday is 11 miles and I CANT WAIT.

slb106

Congratulations linnea and Jon on great races!!!

I have my second half on Saturday so I'll be tapering this week

summertime_girl

I'm feeling much more confident about running again! On Saturday, I wasn't feeling terribly motivated to exercise. I did a hour long Pilates class, and I did P90X. But I had the time, and it was a nice afternoon, so I figured I'd head out on a quick 3 mile loop. I ended up doing my longest run ever at 7.12 miles! And my pace wasn't awful, I averaged under 11 minute miles.

I'm thrilled. Just a few months ago, I couldn't have run a block, let alone consecutive miles without a single walk break. I'm finally feeling like this half marathon (or even marathon!) might be doable.

bprague

Ran a 5 miler yesterday. My tendon is acting funny but I am hoping I can convince it that everything is finnnee.

wackynunu

Good job on the trail race Jon. Running through sandy hills!?! Wow that sounds tough.

linnea way to go on your 10k Good time!

It took me 2:20 to run my 10 mile long run today. I can honestly say that without some of the encouragement I have gotten from here. Last month 6 miles was my longest run ever. My only complaint: My left big toe HURTS! Saturday is 11 miles and I CANT WAIT.

I can honestly say that without some of the encouragement I have gotten from here...WHAT?

I meant to say I couldn't have done it without you guys encoragement. I guess I can't type late at night. SORRY!

sharonsjones

I finally did my first half marathon on Sunday! My time was 2.28.49. I'm not real thrilled with my time, I was hoping for better since I trained faster. But the humidity was 97% and it was hot. I'm planning on doing another on March 31st in Midland.

wackynunu

I finally did my first half marathon on Sunday! My time was 2.28.49. I'm not real thrilled with my time, I was hoping for better since I trained faster. But the humidity was 97% and it was hot. I'm planning on doing another on March 31st in Midland.

Congratulations! I think your time is AWESOME! I am hoping to finish in 3 hours.

sharonsjones

Thank you!

tuneses

Can I join in?!? I started running a couple mo ths ago and I'm I love!! Well I ran in the army but never enjoyed it lol. I currently have a very Forrest Gump approch to running and i need to have a plan. I'm up to 8 miles at a 9.5 min/mile pace when I run alone. About 10min mile pace when I push the kids in the jogging stroller on shorter distance. I am shooting to do a half by May. I just need the perverbial balls to sign up for it. Lol so hi everyone!!!

wackynunu

Can I join in?!? I started running a couple mo ths ago and I'm I love!! Well I ran in the army but never enjoyed it lol. I currently have a very Forrest Gump approch to running and i need to have a plan. I'm up to 8 miles at a 9.5 min/mile pace when I run alone. About 10min mile pace when I push the kids in the jogging stroller on shorter distance. I am shooting to do a half by May. I just need the perverbial balls to sign up for it. Lol so hi everyone!!!

Welcome! Good pace. I am lucky to get an 11:00 mile.

sharonsjones

My next half marathon is March 31st so I think instead of cutting back on my milage and having to start training again, I'm going to keep up running between 8-10 miles on Saturday for my long runs. Maybe that way my indurance will increase and I'll have a better time on the next half.

I like having something to work twowards and I'm feeling kinda strange right now since all the anticipation for the half is gone and its months away till my next one. Maybe there will be some 5ks or 10ks in the area I can do. I like having the anticipation and excitement of an upcoming race.

tuneses

Wanted to run last night and rolled my ankle and scraped my hand I took it easy but I did some strength training today and ran 4 miles with the doggy Hope everyone is having a good day!

pammilou

I also ran my first half marathon last Sunday. I got 2:45:33, a full 15 mins slower than my training group's practice half, but I had to take the last three weeks off entirely from running because of shin splints that the doc thought was borderline becoming a fracture. But after those 3 weeks, much babying and kinesio taping it before the race, ran pain free. My thighs are another story They were not happy to come out of hibernation

I'm planning on doing my next in April. There is a challenge where you run a 5k on Saturday then the half on Sunday. Taking this week to rest, then going to taper back in again to start training.

sharonsjones

I also ran my first half marathon last Sunday. I got 2:45:33, a full 15 mins slower than my training group's practice half, but I had to take the last three weeks off entirely from running because of shin splints that the doc thought was borderline becoming a fracture. But after those 3 weeks, much babying and kinesio taping it before the race, ran pain free. My thighs are another story They were not happy to come out of hibernation

I'm planning on doing my next in April. There is a challenge where you run a 5k on Saturday then the half on Sunday. Taking this week to rest, then going to taper back in again to start training.

OMG I bet that was hard after taking 3 weeks off! Congrats on your half!!

tbhoover

I am looking to try to run my first half March 31st...the day after my 28th birthday.

I am signed up to run my first 5k on Thanksgiving. I am currently at about 55 minutes for a 3 miles. So going to try to improve that time.

My question to you experienced halfers...is it reasonable to attempt to go from a 5k to a half marathon in 4 months?

I plan on reading through this entire posting to get all the tips and info I can to avoid double question asking )

slb106

My next half marathon is March 31st so I think instead of cutting back on my milage and having to start training again, I'm going to keep up running between 8-10 miles on Saturday for my long runs. Maybe that way my indurance will increase and I'll have a better time on the next half.

I like having something to work twowards and I'm feeling kinda strange right now since all the anticipation for the half is gone and its months away till my next one. Maybe there will be some 5ks or 10ks in the area I can do. I like having the anticipation and excitement of an upcoming race.

Congrats again on your half!! I can't believe you had 97% humidity! That would have definitely slowed me down!!

That's how I felt after my first half. It was weird not working towards a race, so I immediately started looking for another one before the end of the year. After Saturday though I'll be back there. Plus, with winter fast approaching, I need the motivation of a race to get me out there when it's cold and dark. Guess I'll have to find one in March?

linnea213

I finally did my first half marathon on Sunday! My time was 2.28.49. I'm not real thrilled with my time, I was hoping for better since I trained faster. But the humidity was 97% and it was hot. I'm planning on doing another on March 31st in Midland.

Awesome job Sharon! You should be so proud of yourself...Great time and great accomplishment!

sharonsjones

My next half marathon is March 31st so I think instead of cutting back on my milage and having to start training again, I'm going to keep up running between 8-10 miles on Saturday for my long runs. Maybe that way my indurance will increase and I'll have a better time on the next half.

I like having something to work twowards and I'm feeling kinda strange right now since all the anticipation for the half is gone and its months away till my next one. Maybe there will be some 5ks or 10ks in the area I can do. I like having the anticipation and excitement of an upcoming race.

Congrats again on your half!! I can't believe you had 97% humidity! That would have definitely slowed me down!!

That's how I felt after my first half. It was weird not working towards a race, so I immediately started looking for another one before the end of the year. After Saturday though I'll be back there. Plus, with winter fast approaching, I need the motivation of a race to get me out there when it's cold and dark. Guess I'll have to find one in March?

Good luck on Saturday! Thats exactly what I did, as soon as were home I was looking for the one I found and theres another one in August, I think, in Ft. Davis that we plan on doing too.

I hate running in the winter just because I don't like running in the dark, but its still better than running on the treadmill!

sharonsjones

I finally did my first half marathon on Sunday! My time was 2.28.49. I'm not real thrilled with my time, I was hoping for better since I trained faster. But the humidity was 97% and it was hot. I'm planning on doing another on March 31st in Midland.

Awesome job Sharon! You should be so proud of yourself...Great time and great accomplishment!

Thank you!

slb106

Finished my second half today with a new PR...2:12:23!! So excited! Time to find my next one

bprague

Spontaneous entry into a 5 k tomorrow! I hope it feels good since I'm signed up for one next week too!

sharonsjones

Finished my second half today with a new PR...2:12:23!! So excited! Time to find my next one

Congratulations! That is an awesome time!

Brianfit50

Hoping to do a half marathon in March, currently doing three runs of 30 mins per week.Looking forward to reading comments and advice in this thread, good luck everyone.:flowerforyou:

slb106

Thanks! The last few miles were tough because I went out too fast. I had trouble pacing myself because they didn't have mile markers and they didn't group runners by finish time like they were supposed to. So I didn't know the pace of others around me. When I got to 10 miles, I realized that I had been running just under a 10 min/mile pace and my normal pace is about 10:30 min/mile. So my last few miles were a bit slower, but my overall pace came out to 10:06 min/mile. Regardless, I'm happy and I had a great time!! (And the finisher's medal is AWESOME!!!)