Half Marathon training.... Who's in??

I am aiming for a half in October. I just had my third bang this past October, so I wanted to give myself plenty of time to get back in shape (mentally and physically). Right now I'm just squeezing in cardio workouts when I can, but I'm looking for a more structured plan. Can't wait to see how all of you planning to run this spring/summer do!

I'm in! I've wanted to run a half for the longest but will definitely need accountability buddies

I have started a group called '2015 Half Marathon first timers' if anyone is interested in joining to discuss our training, share any tips or fears and generally support each other through to the big day

Hi. I am training for the 2nd time for a half - the first time, I did Hal Higdon's training program and ended up with shin splints because I hadn't prepared myself very well. They were so bad I had to stop. Fast forward 4 years and I'm down 25 pounds and have a spiffy new pair of properly fitted shoes, and I'm well on my way to my first half marathon on 5/3. Did a 7 mile long run along Lake Michigan in Chicago last weekend (inspiring things to look at while running!). I figure if I can manage that now, I'll be in a place where I'm ready for the race in May. I'm following Hal's basic plan, but kind of doing each of the weeks twice so I don't add mileage too quickly, which was my biggest issue last time along with bad shoes. I'm also planning to have at least one 12 mile long run by two weeks prior to the race to make sure I am able to run the whole thing - this is my real goal. So kind of following Hal, kind of not. Heh. I'm going to have a 13.1 sticker on my car, dammit. And maybe a tattoo. We'll see.

Magoo065 wrote: »

I'm going to have a 13.1 sticker on my car, dammit. And maybe a tattoo. We'll see.

_Waffle_ wrote: »

Magoo065 wrote: »

I'm going to have a 13.1 sticker on my car, dammit. And maybe a tattoo. We'll see.

Well. That's certainly something, isn't it??

First timer here also. First race of any kind will be the Indy mini in May. Already training and bringing up my base slowly. I'm really excited about running and am loving it.

My 1st 13.1 is May10 2015. Been on Hal Higdons Novice 2 with some modifications to it. almost done the 12 week training course with a 21k run tomorrow 8) my 20k last weekend went well.I plan on sticking to week 11-week12 from here out for the next 4 months to keep the long run on the weekend and 18k through the week. Since this is my 1st 13.1, I'm training with a fuel belt and energy gels. I've only done a 10k race in the past. I've lost 120lbs since last february dropping from 270+ down to 150 present 8) And the 13.1 has been my new goal for a while now. Add me if any of you like and we can share training ideas.

GoodLuck to you all 8)

I'm doing my first half on April 26 as well! I'm super excited, though motivation has waned some this week. Using higdon beginner plan since I've never done longer than a 10k.

April 4th feels like it's coming faster than I excepted. I'm on plan....but really need to dial it in.

I ended up switching events after reading a lot of bad reviews of the race I had signed up for. (Registration fiascos, wrong mileage, running out of water, shady neighbordhood, hilly course).

The new event is a week earlier but sounds like it's a much better event.

Mostly worried about pacing. I've only run a few short events and tend to go really quickly with the group. Remembering it's a (half) marathon and not a fast race will be tough.

So my (first) trail half last Saturday was awesome! I signed up for its summer counterpart in June, and I'm also looking at HMs on April 18 and *possibly* March 14. I don't know; reviews say the March 14 one has been kind of a mess in the past, but I'd be running it to (a) avoid other obligations on Pi Day and (b) good swag. If I just treat it as a regular run, it doesn't matter if the course is kind of muddy and maybe not so well marked and people doing the 5K end up running the half by mistake, right?

Run for the swag = legit?

sixtyinchesoffury wrote: »

hi! Brenda I love this thread! you should start a group so we all can share there :-)

I started running about a year ago....if you would have told me I would start running and love it I would of laughed in your face (probably while drinking chardonnay!) haha anyway I took December totally off and started the Hal Higdon novice half training. Just starting week 3 today. My first half is on April 12th ( here in south Denver) we've had ok weather so luckily I've been outside recently

question?? what do you guys do for your cross training?? I usually just find myself walking or light weights....but nothing consistent. so I'm looking for ideas. I do have to be a little conservative in what I do only because I am a full time massage therapist so I use a tremendous amount of energy doing that most days of the week (5-6/day)

ps. yesterday I took my son for his first run with mom!!! he's almost 13 and will be doing the Bolder Boulder with us on Memorial Day. I was very proud

feel free to friend me!

Ang

cross training - have you tried pilates/yoga? you can continue to build a strong core & get some much needed stretching w/o the pounding or intense cardio of another cross training workout?

Ceci_O_K wrote: »

Tomorrow's planned long run of 9 miles will be the longest I've ever done.

Wahoo! Rock that run. And congratulations!

I'm doing a 30 week marathon training program, and I'm hoping to do a half sometime in the spring.

I have a 5k on Valentines Day, and I'm looking at a 10k in March or April but I haven't registered yet.

Just started training again for a half and a full! Planning to run a half at the end of April and hoping to get a PR in the neighborhood of 1:50-1:55 (current PR is 1:58), and then run my 2nd full marathon at the end of May with a goal of 4:15-4:20.

It's so great to have long run Sundays back in my life now that the holidays and finals are over, but the midweek longish runs will be a tough balance since grad school is woefully time consuming! Last summer I trained when I was just working Mon-Fri, so this training + school thing is a whole new adventure!