Half Marathon training

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  • julielh72
    julielh72 Posts: 92 Member
    16 weeks. I am currently using the 21K app and am in week 2. I ran a 10K on 21st June and my HM is October 5th.
  • jason_adams
    jason_adams Posts: 187 Member
    I trained for my first 1/2 marathon in 6 weeks, from a base of not nearly enough. It was a very very hard 2 hours when I ran it.
    You've got time to find a program that fits your schedule, and then jump on it!

    It's a great goal - go go go !! :O)
  • bkbenda
    bkbenda Posts: 265 Member
    I'm using the Sub-2:30 plan via Runkeeper. It's four runs per week for 16 weeks. It starts with 3 mi. runs, so I'd say if you're comfortable running that a few times per week then you will be fine. I really like that you run 13 mi. twice and 14 mi. once during the training - I like the idea of knowing I can do the full distance BEFORE I pin that race bib on.

    I'm also using the Sub-2:30 plan via Runkeeper. I agree with you about running the distance prior to the race. I like the structure of the training and feel it is totally obtainable. I actually want to try for a sub 2:15 but that training plan seemed too intense with the mileage. I'm using the sub 2:30 mileage but running it at a little faster pace. I've also used training plans for the mileage and run at a slower pace. Having a structured plan is a good start but knowing you can modify to fit your needs is important. You can do it!
  • becka63
    becka63 Posts: 712 Member
    I just started the hal higdon novice 1 1/2 marathon programme yesterday. I'm actually very nervous about registering for the 1/2 (19th october), so I haven't taken 'that' step yet.

    I plan to see how I feel after a couple of weeks. I have run 10k (and more) before, but never this much, so I'm not new to running. That said, I managed the 3 mile run today with only minimal walking breaks. What I like about this programme is that it is all about the distance and not the speed.

    Anyway, good luck with whatever you decide - I might post again if I get brave enough to register!
  • Flyers1010
    Flyers1010 Posts: 71 Member
    Good thread! I did my first half last spring, but never planned to run it in it's entirety, because I'm not much for running past about 6 miles at a time. Also, we only gave ourselves 8 weeks to get ready, so I knew all along that I would walk every few minutes or so.

    Nonetheless, it gave me the motivation to try again next spring, and this time train appropriately. I'm bumping this thread to save for mid-winter! :-)
  • SHHitsKaty
    SHHitsKaty Posts: 301
    I'm training for my second half marathon in 2 weeks. I'm a dummy though!!
  • mzbek24
    mzbek24 Posts: 436 Member

    I used a program from marathonrookie.com. I like this one because it was relatively simple compared to some of the other beginner plans out there... it is based on mileage only - no pace/timing necessary - and not intimidating at all.

    This. MarathonRookie is a great site!! I signed up for a half in October as well, and I start training in two weeks. I'm running 3x/week with cross training (mostly spin and elliptical with some strength circuits) 2x/week and two rest days thrown in. It's Florida in the summer, so training is going to be pretty laid-back if I'm not in air conditioning!!

    I don't know about you, but I'm in it just for the fitness and the medals. And t-shirts. :) I'm not super-competitive, just out there to have fun and get off the couch.

    Good luck with your training!!

    Thanks! just checked this site out, looks pretty good and straightforward but I'll just have to convert the program into kms as I'm Aussie lol.
  • kristinegift
    kristinegift Posts: 2,406 Member
    If you can comfortably run 5k, it should be 12-16 weeks to build to a half, depending on how things go. I've used Hal Higdon plans in the past and am following his Marathon Novice 2 plan right now which is 18 weeks (I started in June for an October marathon); and his HM program is 12 weeks long http://www.halhigdon.com/training/51131/Half-Marathon-Novice-1-Training-Program. I'm too lazy to do the math right now, but I think you could do it in that amount of time, and you can add in some rest weeks if you had extra time before the race.

    Good luck with training!
  • texasfarmer
    texasfarmer Posts: 502 Member
    I stated running back in late Feb at the ripe old age of 49. I have turned 50 earlier this month and evidently lost my mind as I have decided to run a HM. I looked up several plans and decided on Hal Higdon Novice 1 training. Prior to this decision, I had been doing 5 to 6 miles runs 5 times a week and even worked up to a 7 mile run. Obviously I was over training. My thought process was well if I ran 5 miles yesterday then I have to do at least that tomorrow. If I ran 6 miles today well I can't run less than that next time. Heck I was killing myself and was severely exhausted. Finding a plan and working it has definitely made a difference this week. The HM I am running will be on September 20th, so I only have about 10 weeks to train. That being said, since I was already running a good amount, I jumped on the Hal Higdon plan in week 3. I think all will go well.

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