Half marathon training

**summergurl** · 2nd February, 2012

I've not ran for 8 days but I've done two exercise classes. Back to running tomorrow.

Are u intending on doing 11miles the week before the half? If u go just be sure the week right before u only do 2runs of short distances 2/3 miles so legs are nicely rested & fresh for race day

The most I ran before my first half was 11miles and only did that once the rest were all 10miles do don't worry xx

**Shazzabir** · 2nd February, 2012

I will be happy if I get to 10 miles. The weather is meant to be really awful this w/e, forecast snow :-(

**coachnomad** · 2nd February, 2012

Thanks Summergurl, that makes me feel a bit better. The plan says to do a 10 mile run the Sunday before the race and then a 4 mile run Tuesday and 2 mile run Thursday. I'm just a bit concerned about trying to find another 3 miles from somewhere on the day of the race!

**summergurl** · 2nd February, 2012

Originally Posted by coachnomad

Thanks Summergurl, that makes me feel a bit better. The plan says to do a 10 mile run the Sunday before the race and then a 4 mile run Tuesday and 2 mile run Thursday. I'm just a bit concerned about trying to find another 3 miles from somewhere on the day of the race!

You'll be fine hun. The atmosphere will pull you through the last 3miles and especially as you are running quite a big event there will be loads of people there cheering. Honestly, you'll be fine

x

**coachnomad** · 2nd February, 2012

Originally Posted by summergurl

You'll be fine hun. The atmosphere will pull you through the last 3miles and especially as you are running quite a big event there will be loads of people there cheering. Honestly, you'll be fine

x

Thanks :-)

**Shazzabir** · 4th February, 2012

Is anyone daring to go out today? I am in two minds, bit worried about slipping, but not sure I fancy 90 mins on a treadmill!

**coachnomad** · 4th February, 2012

I'm not due to go out until tomorrow but doubt I will go if we do get snow. No point risking an injury.

**Shazzabir** · 4th February, 2012

Sounds wise Coach, the weather will be much worse tomorrow.

I started on the treadmill and ran for 1.5 miles, then started to feel guilty, so ran 7.5 miles outside. Boy it was really cold!!! Pleased I did it though. Feeling very tired now though! :-)

**coachnomad** · 4th February, 2012

Well done Shazzabir. I'm not sure the weather will be worse for me tomorrow. We've had snow but it was more rain and is just wet out so by the time I've walked the dog, had breakfast and waited for it to be digested, it'll probably be fine.

**gina_b** · 5th February, 2012

ooh its not long off now is it? you do your run the same day im doing my zumbathon

**Welshtigger** · 5th February, 2012

I'm definitely not doing Silverstone anymore. Good luck to everyone x

**coachnomad** · 6th February, 2012

Sorry to hear that WelshTigger :-(

I did my 7 mile run yesterday :-)

**Shazzabir** · 6th February, 2012

That's a shame Welshtigger :-(

Well done Coach!!!

Gina: yes only a few weeks!! How long is your zumbathon for?

**gina_b** · 6th February, 2012

5 hours, id rather be doing a run though. im useless at zumba

i have a programme for my 10k run training, just changed it round to a half marathon programme and it looks doable.... if my 10k goes well i will be going for a half.

**Shazzabir** · 6th February, 2012

5hrs, that sounds hard work Gina!!
One thing I love about running is the way you can challenge yourself. A quicker pace, longer distance, training for a race etc. Always makes it more interesting. Also you get a great buzz when you reach your goal.
What time frame is the half? When are you starting?

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