Half Marathon training support group?

my normal distances is between 6 - 10 miles, however after 2 weeks out due to fractured ribs grrr i decided id try a solo half marathon this morning.

I ended up doing 15.6 miles in 2 hrs 30 min but i was in agony when i stopped, i had weird pains in my legs i couldnt stand, sit or lie down. thankfully the agony has gone now im just aching haha

so the moral of my story is to train properly

so any advice is very grateful

i would love to join this group :-)

I have never run with water before but now that I am running longer I just ordered Swiggies from Hydrosport. They are little bottles you wear on your wrists. I cant stand running and holding anything. They have not come in yet but i'll let you know how they do when I use them.
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I need to check those out, never heard of them...sounds like something I could use

I have been keeping my running to just 3 days a week, 2 short runs or speed workouts and one day I run long. 2 days I do just weights, and the other 2 I ride bike or just play soccer with the kids. Winter sports are more fun for me. I love to strap on my snowshoes for a few miles, or cross country ski all day long. I have never run in a Manitoba winter though. I have enough winter clothing for heavy sweat activities in the extreme cold, I just ordered some ice gripper things to pull over my runners as my town is hilly and while they move the snow they do not salt/gravel often so the roads stay very slippery. I am kinda nervous about winter. I hate indoor training, so getting on my treadmill is tourture, hopefully working out outside is doable at least part of the time!!

Thinking about signing up for a local half at the end of October, but not sure how wise that is. Right now I'm maxing out at half that distance, though I know I could walk part. I have a fear of coming in dead last. I wouldn't even be considering it, except for the proximity. Hmmm....

That was what was holding my back from singing up for this HM in October, but its my first one, so I'll be proud if I finish even if I have to do some walking and come in last place, at least I tried!!


THANKS for all the water info. I can usually go for a while without water, but I want to do the long runs the right way and I've read that you really need to keep hydrated after running for an hour or longer!

How's everyone's running going? Had a couple days off with the long weekend, looking forward to a run this evening after work. The temps have dropped from near 100 degrees this past Saturday to a high of 70 today. Crazy weather change. Maybe Fall is setting in? Hope so, it will benefit the running schedule ahead. I ran a 9 miler on Saturday. Looking to up to 10 this coming weekend. 10 miles will be the furthest I have ever run in my life. I completed a 15k race (9.3 miles) about 10 years ago. I am really enjoying working on distance....a marathon someday....I hope to....

Lace up those shoes and enjoy the run!!!

Devol ~ Wow, 15 in 2:30 is amazing! No wonder you were in agony ;-P Rest up, hope you feel better soon

Berry ~ Good luck on your 10k!

Summertime ~ Sorry about the awful run, but I'm a big believer that the hard ones make you stronger! You have plenty of time to train for a half in Oct if you're already up to 7 miles! And it's your first, who cares if your dead last?

Linnea ~ I losely follow Hal Higdon's training schedule, they are free! I run 3 days a week, 1 easy middle mileage, 1 sprint work, and 1 long run. I add a mile every week or every other week. Good luck on your upcoming 5ks! The hot chocolate one sounds fab!!

Youngmomtaz ~ Hilly in Manitoba?! LOL I'm originally from ND, and there aren't any hills where I came from ;-P Good luck keeping up on running this winter...I do not miss the below zero weather AT ALL!

Kate~ Do the 12 miles the day of, then you won't feel guilty about all the food and drinks

27Strange ~ Good luck on your 10 miler this weekend!

I got 8 miles in this morning! Averaged a 10:10 pace, amazingly. My entire body was sore from yesterday's kettlebell routine. But that is the fastest I've ever done 8 miles! My mid-week mileage is increasing as I get ready for my full marathon. Next week I'll take it easy since it is the week before the half, but watch out for longer distances after!

NVM.....I googled it! :laugh:

Howdy! Sorry I'm late to the party, didn't know this thread was even here.

Running my first half marathon on Oct. 9th. Currently integrating HH's 1/2M training plan into my triathlon training (LB Sprint Tri Sept. 18th) I've run a few 5k's, a mud run and a triathlon so far.

I'm coming off ITBS so my pace is much slower than I was but I've been taking it easy rather than injure myself this close to race day. Also I'm a bit behind due to injury as well, but my main goal is to use this 1/2M training as a base for IM Oceanside/California in March.

Its great to see so many endurance athletes here! Good luck on all your races, and hope you all stay injury free!

Ride was much better than my run! And I'm feeling better.

I think I might give the October 1/2 a try. What I'm going to do is plan to do a few long runs, as long as I can physically go, along with my training runs. I'm going to not plan a loop, but just run as far as I can, then have my husband pick me up from where ever I end up. If I'm anywhere in the neighborhood of 11+ miles, it could be doable.

That plan sounds like a good one, summertimegirl. Ambitious enough to get you going, but with an eye towards moderation and taking care of yourself at the same time.

I have to say, with the ridiculous schedule of my past week, I'm glad I'm not registered for anything bigger than a 5k til late next month. I've been active enough, but I keep having to do short runs rather than my longer ones.

Dreadmill speedwork tonight, 10 minute steady warn up then 30 seconds full pelt, 30 seconds jog * 10, 10 minutes steady.

I'll give any of you 50p if you do it for me

HOw often does everyone run?? How many days a week?

My training programme says four times - long slow run, recovery run, intervals and tempo. My legs sometimes say three please!

Three miles this morning. Got a blister on the back of my left ankle from new running shoes and sliding socks. The shoes feel good, but the socks slipped down to far and left my foot exposed. I will be more careful tomorrow.