D.C. Half Marathon in March

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Serendipityunt
Serendipityunt Posts: 120 Member
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Hey all,

So I'm going to try to run the half-marathon in mid March in our nation's capital. I can currently only run two miles at a time, at a slow pace, so I've got a lot of work ahead of me.

Any suggestions? Advice? Warnings?

Anyone else going to do it?

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  • jenniferstanton
    jenniferstanton Posts: 132 Member
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    I would go online and find a training program that you think you can stick to. I looked at a number of them, found one that I've been able to follow. I'm doing my first one in two weeks!
    :smile:
  • AlohaAmber
    AlohaAmber Posts: 5 Member
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    I have trained for many half-marathons, and a marathon using Hal Higdon's training plans. When I started I could only run 2-3 miles at a time. I still run slow. :) www.halhigdon.com
  • jenniferstanton
    jenniferstanton Posts: 132 Member
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    Oh, and it helps to find people to run with. It has been so much better running with other people and we motivate each other to stick with the program
  • jenniferstanton
    jenniferstanton Posts: 132 Member
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    I have trained for many half-marathons, and a marathon using Hal Higdon's training plans. When I started I could only run 2-3 miles at a time. I still run slow. :) www.halhigdon.com

    Me too:smile: I call myself the turtle of the group!!
  • Topsking2010
    Topsking2010 Posts: 2,245 Member
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    I ran the DC Rock and Roll half marathon last March. Fun race. It will take 90 days to get in shape to run a half marathon. Try Hal Higdon novice training plan.


    Good luck



    Herb
  • Serendipityunt
    Serendipityunt Posts: 120 Member
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    Thanks! I'll look into the training plans. Any marathon books you recommend?
  • MorganLeighRN
    MorganLeighRN Posts: 411 Member
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    Google "Grandmother's Marathon Training Schedule". You can download a novice half marathon training schedule.

    Actually, here is the website to make it easier:

    http://www.grandmasmarathon.com/site/index.php?page=alias-6

    It actually start you off on 2 miles and gradually bumps you up. I did my first half in August and is was so much fun! It is actually easier when you are running a bunch of other people, they kind of push you to keep going!

    Feel free to add me as a friend if you'd like!
  • jenniferstanton
    jenniferstanton Posts: 132 Member
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    I don't know of any books but Runnersworld.com is good.
  • runrockclimb
    runrockclimb Posts: 124
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    First step is to build up your weekly mileage. Ideally you should be running 20-25 miles a week to really train for a half. You'll want to do this slowly, building mileage quickly is a really great way to hurt yourself.
    Find a program you like and stick with it. Your goal should be to finish, don't worry about slow or fast. Once you've got one under your belt I bet you find you can't stop, then you can work on a time goal, or speed, or a longer distance. They're great fun in my book.

    Higdon is great for beginners. Here is a link to his getting started running guide.
    http://www.halhigdon.com/training/51233/Beginning-Runner-Training-Guide
    For later once you've built up your mileage some this could be a great training program, but feel free to look around on the internet for one that looks good to you.
    http://www.halhigdon.com/training/51131/Half-Marathon-Novice-1-Training-Program

    Runner's World could be a great source for you, they have a whole section for beginners... here is an article about getting started from them.
    http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-520--2201-1-2X3X6-4,00.html

    Hope this helps. Good luck!

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