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Would it be possible to complete a half marathon by January? Starting point 2 miles
Posted on 10/5/23 at 1:08 pm
Posted on 10/5/23 at 1:08 pm
I am attempting to get back into running and I can run 2 miles comfortably. Is it possible to train and complete a half by January or would that be too rushed and lead to injury? Not looking to set records or anything just a good 9:30 min/mile pace half marathon.
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Posted on 10/5/23 at 1:11 pm to thadcastle
Absolutely. Find a 2 or 3 month training plan on the internet, it’ll get you across the line.
Posted on 10/5/23 at 1:11 pm to thadcastle
Absolutely. I just did that myself. Was doing 2 miles and over a 3 month period moved up to doing 13.1 in 2 hours. Not the fastest but I'm an old man.
Posted on 10/5/23 at 1:13 pm to thadcastle
i went from pretty fat to running a half. Starting with c25k
Awesoming you aren't built like you go to bogies 3 nights a week and eat like shite, then you should be good.
i'd start running 4 days a week now
Awesoming you aren't built like you go to bogies 3 nights a week and eat like shite, then you should be good.
i'd start running 4 days a week now
Posted on 10/5/23 at 2:27 pm to thadcastle
Run a minimum of 4 days a week. Start by running for time instead of distance. Example: do 2 runs a week for 30 minutes instead of 3 miles. Focus on a 10 minute pace. Slowly increase your time as you get better. The key is to condition your heart rate. You will notice your baseline time will decrease the better shape you get into.
Have one speed/interval run and one long run a week on top of the two timed runs and you will be ready to roll in January.
Have one speed/interval run and one long run a week on top of the two timed runs and you will be ready to roll in January.
Posted on 10/5/23 at 4:31 pm to tigerbait17
Get a zone 2 training program for your smart watch and follow.
Posted on 10/5/23 at 4:32 pm to tigerbait17
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Run a minimum of 4 days a week. Start by running for time instead of distance. Example: do 2 runs a week for 30 minutes instead of 3 miles. Focus on a 10 minute pace. Slowly increase your time as you get better. The key is to condition your heart rate. You will notice your baseline time will decrease the better shape you get into.
Have one speed/interval run and one long run a week on top of the two timed runs and you will be ready to roll in January.
This. Also listen to your body. If you're in the middle of one of the 30-40 minute runs, and by 15 minutes in you aren't feeling it that day, don't try to press on. Do some walking intervals and keep moving, even if it is just walking the entire rest of the time, but overuse when ramping up running just leads to injuries. Pay really close attention to nutrition. Most people who are used to exercise and running will be fine on a normal diet, but if you're stressing your body that much and increasing distance, you'll need to eat to fuel, not as a reward.
Good thing is it is finally starting to cool off some, and I could always ramp up the miles in the fall.
Posted on 10/5/23 at 8:41 pm to thadcastle
Plenty of time bro. Get a Hal Higdon or Matt Fitzgerald beginner half marathon plan and follow it. 80% of all your runs should be at a conversational pace. Meaning, you should be able to talk on the phone or to a run partner with no difficulty.
Posted on 10/5/23 at 10:02 pm to thadcastle
Get the Nike Rub Club 14 week training plan. It’s free. It lists 5 runs a week but I always skipped the Sunday recovery runs.
Posted on 10/6/23 at 7:28 am to slinger1317
Oh yeah. The first time I ran a half was the first time I’d ever run 13.1 and I never stopped.
You’d be surprised how much your body can take plus adrenaline
You’d be surprised how much your body can take plus adrenaline
Posted on 10/6/23 at 9:38 am to thadcastle
You can be its gonna be really hard. only way to make it is 100% strict diet, Heart rate zone training is a MUST, professional running coach maybe Eliud Kipchoge has some free time, race day kit and shoes, shoe rotation for training, and perfect weather.
Just go run! You don't need to "train" to finish a half marathon. A jog walk combo can easily get it done in 2.5hr. if you are "trying to get back into running" why pressure yourself into some training plan immediately. just get out there, enjoy it and find a groove.
Just go run! You don't need to "train" to finish a half marathon. A jog walk combo can easily get it done in 2.5hr. if you are "trying to get back into running" why pressure yourself into some training plan immediately. just get out there, enjoy it and find a groove.
Posted on 10/6/23 at 10:08 am to ks_nola
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Just go run! You don't need to "train" to finish a half marathon. A jog walk combo can easily get it done in 2.5hr. if you are "trying to get back into running" why pressure yourself into some training plan immediately. just get out there, enjoy it and find a groove.
I feel like I need a goal to achieve to get back more consistency.
Posted on 10/6/23 at 10:26 am to thadcastle
I could only do like 3 miles 2 months ago. I did 8 this morning and probably could have done 2 more no problem. My plan is 30 min run on Monday, 40 min run on Wednesday, long run on Friday. Started with 6 run/walk, up to 8 running with one 2 min water break about halfway.
Posted on 10/6/23 at 12:13 pm to thadcastle
If you can get yourself to 7 miles, then you can make it 13. Might have to run/walk some of it, but you will finish.
Posted on 10/7/23 at 5:02 pm to thadcastle
Yes. When I did it I trained very unconventionally. I was busy, and could only run on the weekends. So I ran one long run a week until I could go the distance. I'm not suggesting that you train like that. But I hold my experience out as an example that you don't need to overthink training. Just get out there and start intentionally covering ground.
Posted on 10/7/23 at 8:32 pm to thadcastle
Absolutely. I started the year 209 and I’m 180 now. Hadn’t run in years and started slow, logged over 600 miles and love the long runs. Just go slow, don’t worry about pace, get slow miles under you.
Posted on 10/7/23 at 10:47 pm to thadcastle
Sure man. I didn’t train at all for a half marathon and ran one in September under two hours. You can do it no problem.
Posted on 10/10/23 at 6:41 am to thadcastle
I ran first half marathon in 11.5 weeks. Had never run before
Posted on 10/10/23 at 8:30 pm to Germantiger001
Man 11.5 weeks is a rough time. Did you crawl it? :)
Posted on 10/11/23 at 9:04 am to JL
No. Finished & took me another 3 races to beat my first. I remember when I hit the 5k mark on race day, I was just feeling warmed up and loose. 11.5 weeks prior, my first run was that same distance and I had nothing left. It’s gratifying when you accomplish something that once seemed impossible. Often when you think you’re at your limit, you are only halfway there. Don’t underestimate your potential
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