Half Marathon question

mandy_lynn

I'm training to run my first half next year, but I have a question for those who've done it. Did you walk at all? And for how much of it? I'm just curious as to what I'm aiming for.

sara709

During the half? Nope!
You've got a year to train so I'm thinking you won't either Aim big, girl!

sc1572

bump!

MassiveDelta

a Year you need to be running the marathon! You got this dont settle do it all the way!

mandy_lynn

During the half? Nope!
You've got a year to train so I'm thinking you won't either Aim big, girl!

Thank you! My trainer says I shouldn't need to walk either, but I wanted a "real" persons opinion, lol.

PBmaria

I've completed 2 halves and I didn't walk at all on either.
I finished the first one in 1:51:24 and the second in 1:46:54

stingrayinfl

Where are you now in terms of fitness? Hal Higdon has some very good training programs (just google). Jeff Galloway has a program where you walk so many minutes for every minute you run. I know people that has used the Gallaway method and done well. They can actually run/walk the half better than if they ran without walking. Every person is different. You will find the way that works for you. Enjoy and have fun. It is a great thing to .

arc918

I'm training to run my first half next year, but I have a question for those who've done it. Did you walk at all? And for how much of it? I'm just curious as to what I'm aiming for.

If you are properly trained there is no need to walk.

myleanne1990

Wait a minute....I've done a lot of 1/2 marathons (21...with 7 more this season) and 4 full marathons. I'm not a "novice"; my PR is 1:38; done this year and I've been running 4 years total. You can train like crazy, be ready and sometimes s**t happens....I also say, it depends on the course....even the most seasoned runners were walking up parts of San Francisco.

Also, there are a lot of people who strongly believe in the walk/run method; seems to work for them.

If you ever need to walk in a race, don't be ashamed...do the best you can and have fun!

Kilter

I've done full and half marathons (and long triathlons) and have used the continuous run and run/walk methods.

For a beginner I usually recommend the run/walk method of training. Working your way up to 10 minutes running / 1 minute walking. You wind up running slightly faster for the 10 minutes and then training your body to recover almost entirely within the 1 minute walk (you stay at a brisk walk).

That being said, if you are relatively fit already and you don't really like walking during runs, go for the continuous run method.

Both work and both will get you across the line. For times under 2 hours I usually suggest continuous run (although I did a 1:48 last year doing run/walk). For times over 2 hours though I usually suggest run/walk.

With run/walk you do less damage and reduce the chance of injury, but let's face it, you still have to walk every now and then

Good luck!

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girlontherun5

Wait a minute....I've done a lot of 1/2 marathons (21...with 7 more this season) and 4 full marathons. I'm not a "novice"; my PR is 1:38; done this year and I've been running 4 years total. You can train like crazy, be ready and sometimes s**t happens....I also say, it depends on the course....even the most seasoned runners were walking up parts of San Francisco.

Also, there are a lot of people who strongly believe in the walk/run method; seems to work for them.

If you ever need to walk in a race, don't be ashamed...do the best you can and have fun!

I totally agree! You never know what's going to happen, take it all as it comes. Some days running is easy, some days it's hard and unfortunately you never know what you're going to end up with on race day. I've been running for 8 years. I just ran a 1/2 marathon this past Sunday and as well trained and prepared as I was, my legs were like lead the whole run. The only reason I didn't walk is because I knew it would be the end of me.... Also, you should never feel disappointed in yourself if your run doesn't go how you want it to, been there, done that and it's not worth it. Remember the bigger picture, you are going to run a 1/2 marathon. That in itself if a huge accomplishment, something to be proud of, walking or no walking. I also know a number of people who strongly believe in the walk/run too, nothing wrong with that either best of luck

jocraw66

I've done 8 half marathons and 1 full marathon. I'll be doing another one next month in Savannah and I have walked part of all of my races. I train with the Galloway method of interval running.

I find I do best at an 8/2 split but I know some who do shorter runs and longer runs. I completed my full marathon in 5:12.

I think the fact that you even do a half/full marathon is amazing. Too many never even give it a try. Do what you need to do to complete the race. There was a half marathon I trained for and almost didn't complete just because during the race I ended up with terrible IT band pain...

Galloway says, and I agree with him that a combination of running and walking won't significantly affect your times and it also reduces the risk of injury.

Good luck.