Runners please get in here, need some advice on a 1/2

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directorj
directorj Posts: 537 Member
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I was on a 2 month break, with no running at all. So I started running in the last 2 weeks and it looks to me as I'm getting my stamina back. Last Friday i pushed for 8 miles and did it no problem. Do you think in the next 2 months, I should be able to hit that 13.1?

Well my real question is, how did you know you were ready for it?

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  • Trail_Addict
    Trail_Addict Posts: 1,350 Member
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    If you feel solid at 10, you can pull off the Half. Two months is plenty of time to push that long run out if you're already up to a solid 8.
  • miksmomma2011
    miksmomma2011 Posts: 21 Member
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    I have completed 1 half marathon. When training the most mileage I did at one time was 9 miles. If you are already running 8 miles and feeling good, I think 2 months is definitely plenty of time for you to be ready. Good luck!!!
  • brookepenni
    brookepenni Posts: 787 Member
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    Agreed. I went from 6 miles to 13.1 in 7 weeks training for my half - and I had never been a runner before (only started running 4 months before that!). You just have to be smart and dont overdo it and bring on any injuries.
  • seasonalvoodoo
    seasonalvoodoo Posts: 380 Member
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    Well, I ran my first half with my longest run ever clocking in at only 8.2 miles (and that was about 5 weeks before the half or more, woops!). I did it...but I kind of died, ha. It was also my first 1/2 ever, but I finished. So, I definitely think you can do it.
  • sdereski
    sdereski Posts: 3,406 Member
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    Feeling good running 8 already. 13.1 in 2 months is definitely doable!:smile:
  • Elzecat
    Elzecat Posts: 2,916 Member
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    I think it's totally do-able. Most training plans only get you up to 10-11 miles. I trained for about 4 1/2 months for my first half, but I was starting as a total beginning runner with "long" runs of 2-3 miles ;) The most I did before my first half was 11 1/2 miles, for my 2nd half (next week) I only trained up to about 10 1/2 miles. Just do your long runs a little slower than your normal pace, and use them to practice your hydration/nutrition etc.

    Good luck!
  • Run4iiiiiit
    Run4iiiiiit Posts: 489 Member
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    No problem, just pick a plan and stick to it.
  • directorj
    directorj Posts: 537 Member
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    Thanks! I appreciate it, gave me more confidence in hitting that goal

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