Any one doing half marathon

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  • drbaska
    drbaska Posts: 157 Member
    I would like to start training for a 1/2 Marathon - any pointers would be appreciated. Also, I'm in Kansas City, so curious as to what are the best halfs around here.
  • ooOOooGravy
    ooOOooGravy Posts: 476 Member
    ok just did alittle research on the Half im doing in March, its only its second year this year and there were 250 runners last year, in last place was a 60 year old man with a time of 2:25. I hope to god more people take part that are slower than that, or there is a very big chance ill be coming DFL (Last). Im not a fast runner, particulaly over long distances, and due to icy conditions im a week behind on my long runs. Iv calculated i should come in at about 2:15 to 2:25 all being perfect conditions, :s
  • shboyd
    shboyd Posts: 4
    I am running the Indy Mini Marathon this year! I have done the last 5 years and love it. There is a huge exception this year though. I just turned 40 in december and I am getting married for the first time in June so with so many miles stones going I am pushing this year to break the 2 hours mark! That is a huge goal for me, but going to give it my all.:smile:
  • Sir_Prince
    Sir_Prince Posts: 5
    Good Morning! I will be running my first half marathon in april. I have an Iphone 4s and the app that I use is called ( Personal Running Trainer) Basically what is does is allow you to listen to your music while a voice in the back ground trains you and pretty musch tell you what you need to do as you run. When you walk, when you run, how fast. I am just now trying it and it seems to be ok. Good Luck! I know I will be needing it :)
  • Sir_Prince
    Sir_Prince Posts: 5
    I am in the Lawrence area and would love to know if you get any help with this question. it would be nice to try and fins someone or someones that are looking to accomplish the same goals to do it together.
  • drbaska
    drbaska Posts: 157 Member
    Good Morning! I will be running my first half marathon in april. I have an Iphone 4s and the app that I use is called ( Personal Running Trainer) Basically what is does is allow you to listen to your music while a voice in the back ground trains you and pretty musch tell you what you need to do as you run. When you walk, when you run, how fast. I am just now trying it and it seems to be ok. Good Luck! I know I will be needing it :)

    Thanks for the tip! Are you doing Rock the Parkway? I haven't started training yet so I don't know that I'd be ready for that one.
  • siwelh
    siwelh Posts: 50 Member
    I did the Detroit Free Press Half last year and already signed up for this year. Good luck- it really is more "do-able" than you would think!
  • bridies01
    bridies01 Posts: 57 Member
    If you are committed to running, I think the Garmin watches are worth the investment. I am training for my second half-marathon and am using Runners World Smart Coach. I like that it gives you pace times for all the workouts. Last year I was pretty new to running, and since I was so slow, I figured running every training run faster than the time before was ok (since it was still a really slow pace compared to others).

    Long story short I got injured about 6 weeks before the race and had to run/walk the last 8 miles of the race when severe knee pain kicked in. I was super annoyed to have this be my first race experience. So this time, I am trying to be mindful and really take the easy runs easy.

    I have the Garmin 305 and also log all my workouts on www.dailymile.com
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