fractal
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Good for you! Big difference between a 5k and 1/2 marathon - I would check out some resources on how to prep for a 1/2 marathon - I wish you the best.
Someday I hope to have the guts to sign up for one of those.
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Good for you! Big difference between a 5k and 1/2 marathon - I would check out some resources on how to prep for a 1/2 marathon - I wish you the best.
Someday I hope to have the guts to sign up for one of those.
joel_maxwell
Permanent Resident of EPCOT
I have officially learned a valuable lesson.... training in fall, winter and spring are completely different then training in Summer in Alabama. I have only been running since last November ( for my first half, followed by a half this spring) so I havent trained in heat/humidity like we have today.
Granted, the last time I did any strenuous training was probably during football and baseball in 1993. Long time and 17 years ago.
I about died yesterday. Did 4 miles which usually is a piece of cake with a 7:20ish pace but managed a 8:05 pace with 1 stop for water and 20 seconds of fast walking. I have to learn to not compare training from earlier this year and now since they are completely incomparable.
After reading Jeff Galloways training tips for heat and humidity, I learned that I have to train completely different and not expect my goals from months ago. Now that I know that, I feel much better.
I know this sounds silly, but Im glad I did some reading before I pushed myself to still maintain those time goals of months ago and end up hurting myself or dead.
Granted, the last time I did any strenuous training was probably during football and baseball in 1993. Long time and 17 years ago.
I about died yesterday. Did 4 miles which usually is a piece of cake with a 7:20ish pace but managed a 8:05 pace with 1 stop for water and 20 seconds of fast walking. I have to learn to not compare training from earlier this year and now since they are completely incomparable.
After reading Jeff Galloways training tips for heat and humidity, I learned that I have to train completely different and not expect my goals from months ago. Now that I know that, I feel much better.
I know this sounds silly, but Im glad I did some reading before I pushed myself to still maintain those time goals of months ago and end up hurting myself or dead.
Wilt Dasney
Well-Known Member
Thanks for the encouragement!
I've found some training plans online that I plan to stick to as the day gets nearer. For now, I'm just trying to build up my endurance. I ran 4 miles Saturday, my longest distance so far. Almost 1/3 of the half marathon distance, so I feel good about it so far.
Wilt Dasney
Well-Known Member
Heat'll kill ya, man. I do my best to avoid it by running late in the day, but I know everybody doesn't have that option. Like you've already learned, just don't kill yourself pushing for arbitrary goals.
joel_maxwell
Permanent Resident of EPCOT
Heat around here last almost all in the evening. It wont cool off till around 9. That is too late so Im going to start running at 5am.
I also have considered not making the Food & Wine about time like the last 2 halves. I just dont think it would be wise. Especially on the tail end of a 4 day vacation, the temps and it being at 10pm. Im just not going to stress over it.
DisneyRunner
Active Member
Today was my last strength training day before my half, June 19. Now the plan increases the running from four days to five, out of six days. I'm running with someone who has done the ironman twice. She is using this run as a training run for a half ironman in July. So, I'm a little nervous. I don't want to let her down.
joel_maxwell
Permanent Resident of EPCOT
Stay mentally tough and kick some butt. :wave: Let us know how things turn out.
4.4 loop today, and in this neck of the woods weather this morning was perfect...wish I could have played hooky and did a long run, but alas, there are bills to pay (and Disney trips to save for). Debating between my small town 5 mile race Sunday morining, or the elite Litchfield Hills 7 Miler Sunday afternoon...
joel_maxwell
Permanent Resident of EPCOT
I dont know? I started last November in the nice cool air. Now, it is hard for me to mentally except the times im coming in with now since they are slower then my training of months ago. If you continue, your fall and winter months will be much better.3 miles today, frustrated by the heat (not to mention some knee pain), even at 7am. Perhaps June was not the smartest time to start training for my first half?
Yesterday's run on the Jeff Galloway schedule: 4 miles, 89 degrees at time of run, hilly neighborhood, 30:59. Woot. Ill take it.
AUPr8Hd
Active Member
Took a week or so off around Memorial Day and the following week due to shin pain in my left leg. Went to LRS for some new shoes and getting back into the swing of things now.
Ran a total of about 6 miles for the week. Really in a different league than most of y'all :lol:
It seems the temperature and humidity have started early this year. :fork: is what it feels like, even late in the evening.
Ran a total of about 6 miles for the week. Really in a different league than most of y'all :lol:
It seems the temperature and humidity have started early this year. :fork: is what it feels like, even late in the evening.
DisneyRunner
Active Member
Ran my 4 miles plus pick up. I paid more attention to my watch today and I'm faster than I thought. Which is good news to me. My half is on Saturday.
fractal
Well-Known Member
good luck!
Erin_Akey
New Member
I did my personal best this morning! Still less than two weeks out of surgery. Went 3.7 miles and my pace was 14.7. I am wondering how long it will take to work up to 13.1 miles.
I am so excited to do the half. I just want to finish. i know i will never be able to run the whole thing though.
I am so excited to do the half. I just want to finish. i know i will never be able to run the whole thing though.
DisneyRunner
Active Member
I completed my half today. The time was around 2:08. Official results are not posted online as of this time. I've used two different training programs. The first one is simple, 17 weeks. One day off, one long run and alternate days of cross training and 30-45 minute runs. The second plan I used for this half was more challenging. It increased the running to four days a week with tempo runs, moderate pace, fartlek, speed and pick ups. I added hills on some of the relaxed run days, because this half had a few hills. This was an 18 week program.