When's Your Next Half Marathon?
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My first is coming up on April 7th. Running of the Elks in Elk Grove, CA. Goal time is 2:15. Completed my long run training at 12 miles and am now tapering a little. No doubt on being able to run it if I stick to the right pace. Start slow at 10:30 - 11:00 and do negative splits so that I finish at about 9:30 pace. At least that's my plan. :drinker:
Sounds like a great plan! I am trying to figure out what pace to start out at so I can do the same thing - my goal is under 2:10. I don't want to start too slow and then not be able to make it up. I just keep running the numbers, cause I am not sure what I am capable of! I think I want to try to start in the 10:00 range for the first 5 miles or so, and then speed up. I love the feeling of finishing strong - don't want the last half to be torture. The last couple miles can be torture - thats OK!
Ran my half today in 2:08:25. I stuck with the 2:10 pacer until around mile 9 and then sped up and finished under pace. Was a great feeling to finish strong, and be passing people at the end!
Next half is Sept 28th, I think. Haven't actually signed up yet.
Great Job! I ended up with 2:10 official timing. I ended up pacing the 2:15 pacer for the first few miles but got thrown off when I had to make a port o potty pit stop at mile two. I made up for the lost time more or less but having the feeling I could have done better had I managed pre-race hydration better.0 -
My first is coming up on April 7th. Running of the Elks in Elk Grove, CA. Goal time is 2:15. Completed my long run training at 12 miles and am now tapering a little. No doubt on being able to run it if I stick to the right pace. Start slow at 10:30 - 11:00 and do negative splits so that I finish at about 9:30 pace. At least that's my plan. :drinker:
Sounds like a great plan! I am trying to figure out what pace to start out at so I can do the same thing - my goal is under 2:10. I don't want to start too slow and then not be able to make it up. I just keep running the numbers, cause I am not sure what I am capable of! I think I want to try to start in the 10:00 range for the first 5 miles or so, and then speed up. I love the feeling of finishing strong - don't want the last half to be torture. The last couple miles can be torture - thats OK!
Ran my half today in 2:08:25. I stuck with the 2:10 pacer until around mile 9 and then sped up and finished under pace. Was a great feeling to finish strong, and be passing people at the end!
Next half is Sept 28th, I think. Haven't actually signed up yet.
Great Job! I ended up with 2:10 official timing. I ended up pacing the 2:15 pacer for the first few miles but got thrown off when I had to make a port o potty pit stop at mile two. I made up for the lost time more or less but having the feeling I could have done better had I managed pre-race hydration better.
Having to make a stop really sucks. I thought I might have to, but decided it was all in my head! I got up early and had my coffee and water about 3 hours before the race, and nothing much after that. Drank loads of water in the days before.
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May 5th will be my third half, and frankly I'm just aiming to cross the finish line! I ran 2 half marathons in January (PB of 2:45:51) but I've since had surgery and a very long recovery. :grumble: I'm pretty positive I can make the distance, but there will most likely be a great deal of walking involved.
That said, it's still going to be awesome! It's impossible not to have fun at a hot pink, tiara wearing, feather boa sporting, champagne drinking race!0 -
May 19th - The Kickin' It at the Creek 1/2 Marathon in Papillion, Nebraska. This will be my 3rd 1/2 in just over a calendar year.
My goal was to set a new PB of 1:44:59, but the training hasn't gone as well as I had hoped and this course is a little hillier than the one I set my PB on.0 -
June 1st, Tough Mudder
Then the Providence Rock 'n'Roll half, then the Newburyport Green Strides Half.0 -
Congrats! You smoked your goal pace. Good job.new pb, yay 1h52m35s0 -
I am also training for the Salt Lake City half marathon on April 20th. This will be my first marathon and I have 2 goals. The first is to finish it in 2:30. Next? To run the entire course!! Kind of nervous. I fell ill during my training and had to stop for a couple of weeks, and then struggled getting back into training. But I'm pretty sure I can do this
Good luck to you!!
I'm also doing this race! The best thing about this race is most of the course is downhill... so it's a bit easier to finish with a good race time.
I do a run/walk interval when I race and I finished the SLC half in 2:21 last year - and I'm slow running. So I'm sure you will do awesome! Good luck!! :drinker:0 -
What's your goal time?
Is this your first?
How much training are you doing a week?
Would love to know where everyone's at
My goal time for this half is 1:52:00. Some days I think this is too lofty but other days it seems totally possible. It's going to be tough to do for sure but that is my goal and I'm sticking with it.
This will be my first half marathon. I've done three 5ks and I'm set to do two more before the half but I'm liking this longer distance better I think. The 5ks just happen too quickly.
I'm currently hitting somewhere around 40 miles a week but that can be over or under 5 miles depending on how difficult of a run I have on some days.
I have until June 9th for the race.0 -
My VERY FIRST half is Feb. 25th 2014! It's the Disney Princess Half!!
I'm currently doing the C25K program, then I'll move on to the 10k, then the half program. It says three days a week, but sometimes I do 4 or 5 but do the same workout each day for the week I am on in the program.
My current goal for pace is 16 min/mile, which is the pace to not be picked up by bus at a mile marker! Lol. I currently run at a 12 min/m pace, when I am running during the workout. When I run/walk its a 15 min/m pace! Slow, but still a head of 16, with walking!
I'm super excited! Even if its forever away.0 -
Hi! I just wanted to let you know that I think it is great that you 1. are planning ahead and 2. giving yourself enough time to reach each goal WITHOUT getting injured. I followed the same path as you- C25K graduate last April?May? then the bridge to 10K- which took me FOREVER because I had so much trouble running during the summer months. I'd do the time or distance of the workout but would have to take walking breaks and I would not move myself up until I was able to completely run for the given time. Once I finally reached 10K- I ran that distance, every other day for about 2 1/2 months. I believe this built up a solid base for when I did start "official" 1/2 marathon training in January.
Best of luck to you as you reach each step in your ultimate goal!0 -
My next 1/2 is scheduled for May 11th, the Iron Mom half marathon. My goal is to beat my last years time of 2:16. This course is mostly flat, just a few hills, however it does cover lots of different terrain. Asphault, gravel, dirt, there is even a portion in a park where you run on mulch. My last half was in February of this year, didnt do so well, really have suffered with PF in both feet. However, I took an extended break from running and am now working out 4 days a week and running 6 to get ready. I am following the Micoach app to increase speed. We will see if the added training pays off!!0
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Well...It's a wrap..my first 1/2 MARATHON in 2:06:12....actually wasn't my best run...but I'll take it !! 16 th in my age bracket, 545 for female finishers and 1285 overall.0
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Congrats! Well done.Well...It's a wrap..my first 1/2 MARATHON in 2:06:12....actually wasn't my best run...but I'll take it !! 16 th in my age bracket, 545 for female finishers and 1285 overall.0 -
goal time is under 2:00, not trying for a PR I am actually helping a friend finish a sub 2 hour half, my personal best is 1h40min, May 27th is race day.0
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Well...It's a wrap..my first 1/2 MARATHON in 2:06:12....actually wasn't my best run...but I'll take it !! 16 th in my age bracket, 545 for female finishers and 1285 overall.
That's awesome, i hope i can do a time like that come my half 0 -
My first half was yesterday! I am a slow runner and had only gotten in one 8 mile long run as part of my training. My only other long race experience was a 15K last September where I finished one minute and change over my goal of 2 hours. So with those two data points, my personal goal was to complete the half in under 3 hours. The last half of the race I "ran" into some tummy issues and ended up having to make to porta-potty breaks. Official finish time was 2:50:16.
Now I have my baseline and can work on improving. I am planning to do the Biggest Loser Half Marathon in September!0 -
Just signed up for the Columbus Ohio Half Marathon which is about a month after my Air Force Half. I may change to the full for the Columbus (my running friends are pushing for this) but we will see in the middle of August how I feel :-)
You all are doing some great times! I am working on my speed more during this training session. I seem to always run too conservatively in the fear that I cant finish (this must be left over from my beginning running days).0 -
Today was my first half marathon. Official finishing time 2:06:30. 4 water stops and one porta potty! OMG I hurt.0
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Umpteenth half for me today. PR of 1:34 and change so totally stoked.. Three more on the calendar but won't hit this again. 0
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My "next" half is in August. I can say that now because my first half was yesterday (2:22:17).
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My 3rd half marathon will be on Saturday June 15, 2013.
What's your goal time? 2:20ish.
Is this your first? 3rd.
How much training are you doing a week? 20-25 miles a week.0 -
My "next" half is in August. I can say that now because my first half was yesterday (2:22:17).
Wow go you another half planned already!0 -
My next one is the Rock N Roll San Diego half marathon. It was the first half I ever ran so I think I'm going to make it a tradition. I finished my last half in January with a time of 2:30 but I didn't hydrate properly. This one I'm aiming for 2:00 but realistically I think I'll settle for 2:15. I've been training but not as much as I'd like to.0
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What's your goal time?
Is this your first?
How much training are you doing a week?
My first-ever 1/2 is on June 23rd. A tad nervous! I keep saying that I'd be happy just to finish my first one but of course, I have a goal time in my head of 2:15:) I run 4-5x week and cross 1-2x (yoga etc.), depending on the week.
I know I won't be making big leaps in speed my first year of running but would love to see some improvements. What type of speedwork, if any, do you guys do?
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I am using Hal Higdon's Intermediate Half-Marathon training program (5 runs a week, including an interval or tempo run and a long run). I've used his Novice 1 and 2 for my first half and a 20K race. I am running the Salt Lake City Half-Marathon in April and shooting for an under 2 hour time (first half I did in 2 1/2 hours).0
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My first 1/2 is March 16th. I don't have a goal time - just to run the whole way and finish. My average mile time is about 12:30. I have a second 1/2 that I'm running May 4th. I'm very excited!0
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Just ran my 2nd 1/2 marathon yesterday (Feb 1), 2:22:56...my next one is March 29th.
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What's your goal time? 2 Hours and 40 minutes (Walking)
Is this your first? No. Walked my first Half Marathon (Biggest Loser Half Marathon walk in Las Cruces NM) on 1/26/14 with a time of 2:47. That is a 12:46 per mile pace. My next one might be the Albuquerque Half Marathon in April and then the Duke City Marathon Half Marathon in October.
How much training are you doing a week? I normally walk 3 miles at lunch and longer when I have more time. I do not like running with the back problems that I have. As a cancer survivor this is my exercise program to stay healthy and active.0 -
1st half-Sept '13-02:33:06
2nd half-Oct '13-02:25:41
2014:
Jan 19-02:25:14 (winter half blah lol, still a new PR barely!)
Apr 06-goal to PR (hoping maybe 2:20?)
Apr 13-goal will be based on ^^
Jul 27-goal will be based on ^^
Sep 20-goal will be based on ^^
Hoping to see a 02:00 half this year *knocks on wood*
I run usually 5-7 days/week, 40-60 miles/week, one long run (longest is 20 miles), at least one day of intervals/speed work and a few tempo runs. I also usually have a shorter race most weeks since I'm an Ambassador for a race company.0 -
First one of the season is May 3rd.
What's your goal time? 2hours or less
Is this your first? This will be my 6th, but coming back from an injury in June.
How much training are you doing a week? will be running 20-30mi a week by next month
Always looking for friends, especially those who share similar profiles, goals, interests, etc.0
