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 Posted: 07/07/04 - 21:06 Post subject: Training for the half:
I am getting back into running and I miss doing races. I've done a bunch of 5ks and 10ks and I really liked the 10k but I want to aim higher (SO not ready for a full). There is a great half marathon in Coronado, San Diego, very flat and runs along the ocean, and I would like it to be my "coming out" race for the half. Thing is, it is in November. Am I nuts to think I could be prepared in time, even if I stay in good health and manage to avoid any injuries.  I'd like to register for the added motivation, but don't want to lose the $30 registration fee, so if worse comes to worse I could settle for the 5k. But I'd rather not do this...I'd really rather do the half.
Anyway, is a November half doable or should I look for one in March 2005?
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Posted: 07/07/04 - 21:44 Post subject:
What's your mileage?
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Posted: 07/07/04 - 22:32 Post subject:
| elkid wrote: | | What's your mileage? |
Heh...heh heh...  About 10 mpw right now... 
Like I said, I am just getting back into things...
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Posted: 07/08/04 - 08:59 Post subject:
| Orange Bubble wrote: | | elkid wrote: | | What's your mileage? |
Heh...heh heh... About 10 mpw right now...
Like I said, I am just getting back into things... |
You could do a Hal Higdon program. Try it, and see what happens. If nothing else, you'll get your base up.
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Posted: 07/08/04 - 10:03 Post subject:
You can do it.
You've got plenty of time to build up the mileage for a half.
Do a four day a week program. Long runs on Sunday.
Work your long runs up...It'll be great.
1/2 marathon is my favorite distance.
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Posted: 07/08/04 - 10:33 Post subject:
Well if your looking for motivation i've got an idea. i too am looking at a half in november, my running milage is about 4-10 mpw. want to motivate each other?
everyone tends to think it's do-able, if done smartly.
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Posted: 07/08/04 - 11:31 Post subject:
| HYPERASHEL wrote: | Well if your looking for motivation i've got an idea. i too am looking at a half in november, my running milage is about 4-10 mpw. want to motivate each other?
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That would be great! I have a training schedule mapped out until the end of August. I'll really work on building mileage thereafter. I am looking to finish the half in about 2 hours so I am not going to get hung up on speed...at least not for a while. Do you have a race in mind? This is the one I am running: SIlver Strand Half Marathon If you noticed, there is a half skate. 
| coachmarkos wrote: | You can do it.
You've got plenty of time to build up the mileage for a half.
Do a four day a week program. Long runs on Sunday.
Work your long runs up...It'll be great.
1/2 marathon is my favorite distance. |
I really think I will like the half. I cannot find my running log anywhere...it's in a box somewhere in this house. I cannot remember when to add mileage to long runs. I think I used to do .5 miles every other week. Is this about right?
One thing about training that I loved is the planning. I am a list-maker. I'm so excited!!!
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Posted: 07/08/04 - 12:55 Post subject:
| Orange Bubble wrote: | | HYPERASHEL wrote: | Well if your looking for motivation i've got an idea. i too am looking at a half in november, my running milage is about 4-10 mpw. want to motivate each other?
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That would be great! I have a training schedule mapped out until the end of August. I'll really work on building mileage thereafter. I am looking to finish the half in about 2 hours so I am not going to get hung up on speed...at least not for a while. Do you have a race in mind? This is the one I am running: SIlver Strand Half Marathon If you noticed, there is a half skate.
| coachmarkos wrote: | You can do it.
You've got plenty of time to build up the mileage for a half.
Do a four day a week program. Long runs on Sunday.
Work your long runs up...It'll be great.
1/2 marathon is my favorite distance. |
I really think I will like the half. I cannot find my running log anywhere...it's in a box somewhere in this house. I cannot remember when to add mileage to long runs. I think I used to do .5 miles every other week. Is this about right?
One thing about training that I loved is the planning. I am a list-maker. I'm so excited!!! |
Atlanta Marathon/Half Marathon oooh a skate sounds tempting but not in the budget. 
i have a schedule made to Labor day for a skate 10k but already started too add more running in it anyway. looking at your .5 mile addition hough i might have to review it. is the increment of only .5 due for aerobic capacity or for muscle training? i was thinking more like a full mile but not every week to extend.
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Posted: 07/08/04 - 15:47 Post subject:
Just a suggestion off the top of my head reguarding long runs.
Start with a long run of 6 miles. Then add a mile the next week, and the week following. That's 8 miles
Then, drop back to 6.
Then, up to 10.
next, up to 11.
Then, drop back to 8.
Then run a 12
then a 13.
Then drop back to 10
Then run a 14.
then a 15.
Drop back to ten.
That's 13 weeks. You can vary it depending on how many weeks you have. But...don't run any farther than 8-10 miles the week before the race.
I ran my best half...after maxing at 16 miles.
You need to run past 13 miles in training, if you want to do well. If you just want to finish...running a 12 or 13 miler as your top run would be OK.
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