tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924908815112206508.post51016967011839587..comments2023-11-24T09:26:48.721-05:00Comments on The Emerging Runner: Half Marathon training, your opinion is requested!The Emerging Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09326865074297618379noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924908815112206508.post-74127395933980609412014-03-12T14:04:14.648-04:002014-03-12T14:04:14.648-04:00@TPP: i do have a blog, but it's just about l...@TPP: i do have a blog, but it's just about local trail running: northshorerunningroutes.wordpress.com<br /><br />honestly, i've gotten most of my training tips from scanning various running forums and finding good training blogs that way. people's plans can vary widely, but i try to look for consistencies in what works and apply those to my plan if i'm able. there are quite a few great running blogs out there- better than anything i'd come up with ;)<br /><br />@ER: i hear ya re marathons. i have no plans to do another one. too much time commitment, and i find them very hard on my body.carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06942891741603423259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924908815112206508.post-65961931530441243342014-03-12T07:40:10.429-04:002014-03-12T07:40:10.429-04:00You must have some strategy for long runs for Broo...You must have some strategy for long runs for Brooklyn though. What did you for the LI and Diva Half's?<br /><br />Full marathon training requires a time commitment that just doesn't work for me. I also have concerns about strain of running 26.2 miles. Some people are built for that, but 13 - 16 miles seems like enough for me. I shouldn't say never, but I'll say it's highly unlikely that I'll ever run more than 25K. The Emerging Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09326865074297618379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924908815112206508.post-14802122462974021372014-03-12T07:01:48.913-04:002014-03-12T07:01:48.913-04:00Carla, you have a lot of experience. Do you have a...Carla, you have a lot of experience. Do you have a blog we can follow?ThePetitePacerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14759681534640480507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924908815112206508.post-14132526746748603142014-03-12T07:00:32.106-04:002014-03-12T07:00:32.106-04:00I can't follow a schedule because of work (alt...I can't follow a schedule because of work (although I'd like to,) so I don't have much experience. In this regard I can't recommend anything, or come up with an alternative.<br />I'd like to hear your reasons why you would never run a full.ThePetitePacerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14759681534640480507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924908815112206508.post-25830008792484116642014-03-11T21:41:14.542-04:002014-03-11T21:41:14.542-04:00Thanks Carla. I think my primary goal is to have a...Thanks Carla. I think my primary goal is to have a good experience in the race and to feel in control throughout the run. I'd like to break 2:00, so the extended (past 13 mile) training runs might help there as well as the speed work.<br /><br />I can always adjust the program a little as I make my way through. The idea of training on the actual course or simulating the hills is good.The Emerging Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09326865074297618379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924908815112206508.post-83661141203100077232014-03-11T20:26:03.213-04:002014-03-11T20:26:03.213-04:00Thanks, I like that schedule and I'm glad you&...Thanks, I like that schedule and I'm glad you're validating it. It will be hard to integrate a long run mid week because of time, but I'll try to figure that out. The speed work is a good idea. I need to maintain the discipline to do that on an ongoing basis. I'm always happy after I do.<br /><br />I don't plan to ever run a full marathon though. I can fill a few posts about my reason why.The Emerging Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09326865074297618379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924908815112206508.post-53998319292570421362014-03-11T20:21:46.061-04:002014-03-11T20:21:46.061-04:00i've been running most of my life, but was not...i've been running most of my life, but was not a long distance runner for most of it, either. so i was a novice to half marathons a few years ago, too. i'm still no expert. my q is what is your goal? to finish well, in a time you're happy about, or to set an ambitious pr? <br />i'll share what finally got me sub-2 (it took me four years of trying). my first few attempts looked a lot like your plan. i think it's a good one for racing a decent time that you're happy with. nyrr's looks like it's cribbed from some internet beginner plans (i'm not a fan). that said, i do think a reduction in mileage the week before the race is a good idea. i'd try to do my longest run two weeks out. the key for me ended up being doing at least two 15+ milers. and another 7-10 mile run during the week. plus a 10k, 15k, and 10 mile race, and progression runs in the buildup phase. in effect, more overall mileage. and more of it at hoped-for race pace. <br />i think there's another strategy, tho- doing things like back-to-back 8-10 milers on weekends. first one easy, second one faster/progression. there's a local running club (not glirc) that's notorious for having its members run back-to-back races every weekend. even on the same day, sometimes. i'm not a fan of that either, but it does produce results quickly (if you don't get permanently injured!)<br />another opinion- i think your graph could include step back weekends in between the longer runs. eg, it's ok to do 8-10-8-12-10-13-11..etc. i like to include one very easy week a month, too. esp after a tough race. but everyone's different. oh yeah! one more thing (altho from reading your blog i think you keep this in mind)- it's always good to practice for the specific course you're targeting. practice running the hills when you will hit them in the race; run more routes in the sun if there's no shade on the course, and so forth. run the course itself or part of it if you have a chance! good luck! :)carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06942891741603423259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924908815112206508.post-76670347626265558102014-03-11T19:40:25.657-04:002014-03-11T19:40:25.657-04:00I like your plan. It resembles Hal higdon's ha...I like your plan. It resembles Hal higdon's half marathon plans. I don't think a taper is necessary at that distance. As far as running during the week, I would run speedwork on Tuesdays, a longish run on Wednesday (7-9 miles), and easy runs on Thursdays and Saturdays. Then when all is said and done, I would sign up for a fall marathon ;)She Is Out Runninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06497517619863017396noreply@blogger.com