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  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    I would forget the HM training plans and just train to run. Can you run for 30 minutes straight? If not, then try this run/walk plan.

    Run 1 minute at a conversational pace.
    Walk for 5 minutes.
    repeat for 30-45 minutes total.
    Do this 3x a week.

    Each week, increase the time you are running by 30 seconds and decrease the time you are walking by 30 seconds.

    Keep doing this until you can run 30 minutes straight. If you can run 30 minutes straight, you can do the HM with walk breaks. Just keep the pace slow as you are running, slow enough that you could hold a conversation while running.
  • MakingMyDreamsComeTrue2015
    MakingMyDreamsComeTrue2015 Posts: 163 Member
    DO IT! Even if it means you walk most of it. At least you did it!
  • Jerseygrrl
    Jerseygrrl Posts: 189 Member
    LOTS of people walk. Even more run-walk.
    I agree with the theme here - do it. Start training now. I would even consider doing the couch-to-5K or couch-to-10K training programs. Whatever program you choose, you're going to gain stamina and be better prepared for a half.
    Look at it this way, November is coming whether you train or not. Why not train? I doubt very much you'll be sorry you did.
  • VeggieStef
    VeggieStef Posts: 54 Member
    Just wanted to add and a few others have said, too, but LOTS of people run-walk. It will NOT take you 6 hours :smile:
  • MoiAussi93
    MoiAussi93 Posts: 1,948 Member
    larali1980 wrote: »
    The time limit is 6 hours. I am sure I can finish it by walking, but how many people walk these things? LOL

    People walk 5ks, so a lot of people will walk part or all of a half marathon. Start training, do the best you can...you will probably have to walk part of it but that's fine. Then, whatever time you do it in, make it a goal to improve your pace next time.
  • emodavis
    emodavis Posts: 44 Member
    larali1980 wrote: »
    The time limit is 6 hours. I am sure I can finish it by walking, but how many people walk these things? LOL

    A LOT. you wouldn't be the only one at all.
  • girlwithcurls2
    girlwithcurls2 Posts: 2,282 Member
    Avoid injury and work on a walk/run for the event. LOADS of people walk these things. If you start now, you'll be surprised on race day how much faster you are than some of the other people there. Get as ready as you can and enjoy your progress. If you bag it, then what? And what will your activity level be when the "bagged" race day arrives.

    Do your best and have a blast. It'll be loads of fun and you will be that much farther along in training for another event! :heart:
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    Just a note, not every race has tons of walkers. None of the half marathons around here have walkers. People will run/walk but not walk the whole way. Some races won't even allow walkers.
  • Merrysix
    Merrysix Posts: 336 Member
    I walked two half marathons -- and then I ran one! I trained with a group of women -- some of us ran, some of us walked, and some of us did the Galloway method of walk/run alternating. It was really fun! I was in my mid fifties.
  • kjm3579
    kjm3579 Posts: 3,974 Member
    I currently run about 2 miles at a time several days a week. I am planning on doing a half in November as well and the training program doesn't even start until Aug 3 -- you have time to train to be able to at least run part of it and walk the rest. I did the Broad Street Run in '14 and ran part and walked part and ended up finishing the last 3 miles mostly walking due to pain in hips/legs. There were still plenty of people behind me.
  • rdlewis123
    rdlewis123 Posts: 106 Member
    larali1980 wrote: »
    The time limit is 6 hours. I am sure I can finish it by walking, but how many people walk these things? LOL

    I walked a half marathon in less than 4.5 hours. ZERO running. It can be done.
  • skinnyinnotime
    skinnyinnotime Posts: 4,078 Member
    Just do it.
  • californiagirl2012
    californiagirl2012 Posts: 2,625 Member
    Lots of people walk them. I say start training now, using a sensible ramp up like some of the great links above. Run/walk and do the best of your ability and be proud just like you were with that 5k.

    Now. stop reading and get out there jogging/walking/running or whatever!
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
    larali1980 wrote: »
    The time limit is 6 hours.

    For a half... you should be able to walk a half in about 4:30

  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    How far do you walk on a regular basis?

    I've walked 13 miles in a day just for fun...

    If you are in any kind of decent shape, walking a 1/2 should be doable.
  • bkthandler
    bkthandler Posts: 247 Member
    There's is actually an article in this month's Women's Running about training for a half marathon you have put off.
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