I'm a semi-serious 22 year old male runner who wants to train for a half marathon someday. If/when that happens, my target would be eighty minutes flat (slightly about 6 minute miles).
2007-03-11 08:28:25 · 5 answers · asked by JK Nation 4 in Sports ➔ Running
I trained more or less using the Hal Higdon training schedule. Go to http://www.halhigdon.com/halfmarathon/index.htm
The site has schedules for varying running abilities, from novice to advanced. You may be interested in the intermediate training schedule. That's what I followed, with some adjustments to make it work better for me. The main things I did different were fewer of the tempo runs on Wednesdays (I just don't enjoy those), and I actually did my longest pre-race run two weeks prior to the half-marathon. Here the schedule says to do a 12 mile run the week prior. I did 12.5 miles two weeks before, and an 8 mile run the weekend prior.
Good luck, it's a lot of fun.
2007-03-13 11:42:47 · answer #1 · answered by klick10110 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having run a couple of these and a marathon last year, my advice would be not to have a specific goal in mind. Well, rather, your goal should for the first time to finish the race. You do set yourself up for dissapointment if you have too strong a goal on the first time you attempt a race. 6 minute miles are a fantastic pace for someone who hasn't run this kind of distance before.
http://www.halhigdon.com/halfmarathon/
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_0/134.shtml
http://www.halhigdon.com/halfmarathon/novice.htm
There are tons of varying styles on the net. Google it and find a program that fits your needs.
I also recommend training with a group. Find a local running group in your area. They can be very beneficial in helping you achieve whatever goals you have.
2007-03-12 03:38:12 · answer #2 · answered by froggypjs 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's a good goal pace. Make sure you build a training plan that can build you up to be able to sustain that pace for 13.1 miles. The link below has a training plan, tips, and some other guidance. I'd use the 2nd plan (14-weeks), since it appears that you have some experience with distance & speed work. Best of luck!
- Mike
2007-03-11 08:55:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.runnersworld.com
they ask questions and generate a training schedule for you. i'd recommend tinkering with it a bit if it comes out sounding too easy or too hard.
2007-03-11 08:33:20 · answer #4 · answered by Crystal P 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
www.NikeRunning.com
They also have training runs to prepare you for the races.
www.RunnersWorld.com
2007-03-11 09:12:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋