How do I maintain it?

Hynes13

I have been using a 10 week program to train for a half marathon which is not until May next year. I can now run the 21.1km's required. My question is - How do I maintain my ability to do this for the next 6 months? What kind of distances and how often should I be running per week in order to do this?
Thanks in advance

scottb81

The more you can run the better.

If the question is what is the minimum to maintain then you need to do a long run of 13 to 15 miles not less than every three weeks. The rest of the week should be a minimum of 2 shorter runs, probably around 4 to 6 miles. On the long run day between the 13 to 15 milers an 8 to 10 mile run would be good.

natalie412

Good question - liked seeing Scott's answer. I like the idea of being ready to run a 1/2 at the drop of a hat. Right now, I run 10 miles every Saturday, and 10-15 during the week (2 5-6 mile runs and at least one shorter run). Guess I need to work up to some longer Saturday runs every few weeks. I DO have a goal of running 15 miles by the end of the year. I ran 100 miles last month, and plan on at least 100 for December too.

arc918

I keep myself in half marathon shape (or better year 'round). I keep my weekly long run up ~ 14 - 16. That way I'm ready to race a half at the drop of a hat and I can be marathon ready in ~ 8 weeks.

Hynes13

Thanks so much everyone. This has helped me a lot. Happy running to you all!