1/2 Marathon Training for September 2012

WallyGirl358
WallyGirl358 Posts: 69 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I am training for my first 1/2 marathon which is in September. Any suggestions on how I begin training? Do I try for distance first or my speed. I am thinking of finishing 6-7 miles at a solid pace of 12 min miles then increasing the distance by 1/2 or full miles until I finish at 2:30 hrs.

Please help!

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  • JustBeckyV
    JustBeckyV Posts: 182 Member
    Well its in September so honestly you have a lot of time to prepare. My training schedule I used for my first half started in June. So anything you are doing now you will just be able to build on. Most training schedules have you working on endurance and speed together. It varies by day. You can do Bart Yasso's 800 to check where you are at for your time. Google him and I know Hal Higedon *sp* or Jeff Galloway both have great training programs for 1/2 marathon and full. Actually Runners World has a good one as well! Good luck :)
  • WallyGirl358
    WallyGirl358 Posts: 69 Member
    Thanks! I'll do some google-ing and see what I can find.
  • cmg2008
    cmg2008 Posts: 139 Member
    I'm running a half in October and I'm using runners world smart coach.
  • ryno0618
    ryno0618 Posts: 361 Member
    There are a lot of 10 week and 12 week 1/2M training programs out there. But being that you are 9 months away from your half marathon you have lots and lots of training time. I'd be working on both endurance and speed running 4-5 times a week. A couple days of high intensity intervals (sprint/walk), a day of hills, 1 day of a long slow run, 1 day of leisure run. It really depends on your running ability now and how often you are able to run each week. Good luck with your 1/2M!! Its awesome!
  • WallyGirl358
    WallyGirl358 Posts: 69 Member
    Thanks for the input. I have heard lots about the interval training so I think I will start that tonight. Normally I just run at a steady pace for an hour or so each time 4x a week. My goal is not to win, but not to finish last either. I think a realistic goal would be to run at a 12 minute mile pace. All the reading I have been doing says the average time is right around 2hr 30 min. If I finish within a 10 minute difference I will have accomplished my goal. I can always improve for my 2nd one! Who knows - I might finish even better!
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