tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382181200089770697.post6333119078750744814..comments2023-09-28T21:05:14.194+10:00Comments on Onwards and Downwards: Half Marathon TrainingJanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734373476594491326noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382181200089770697.post-18002073237960573992012-01-09T17:21:24.651+11:002012-01-09T17:21:24.651+11:00@Running Moose
Your tips are wonderful and I will ...@<a href="#c4639529064626192369" rel="nofollow">Running Moose</a><br />Your tips are wonderful and I will definitely be using them, thanks a million.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06734373476594491326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382181200089770697.post-43982835783730929082012-01-09T13:26:15.035+11:002012-01-09T13:26:15.035+11:00how exciting tha your training for 13.1 miles!!!
...how exciting tha your training for 13.1 miles!!!<br /><br />i used Hal's plan when I trained for my first Half, and it was way too much running for me. <br /><br />I do best when I run 3 times a week, and elipticize twice. Elipticizing is the closest you can get to running without the added stress on your joints.<br /><br />Either way...can't wait to hear about your training!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14996708785266441808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382181200089770697.post-38803788617716648732012-01-09T10:35:57.693+11:002012-01-09T10:35:57.693+11:00Awesome - I am impressed with anyone who runs - bu...Awesome - I am impressed with anyone who runs - but not me - not yet built for that but ya never know maybe one day!Pinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15134448078666185978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382181200089770697.post-3518639259752611602012-01-08T13:31:49.831+11:002012-01-08T13:31:49.831+11:00Hi Jane! You read my mind! I had lunch with a coll...Hi Jane! You read my mind! I had lunch with a college friend who is doing TWO half marathons this year (what an inspiration) and we talked about her workout program. Well it's way more than I could ever do but I like your schedule and I just might have to copy it. I am just like you I love the treadmill so much. I would get on there and zone out to my favorite music and before I knew it 45 mins to an hour would go by. Since I lost my job I can't rejoin the gym BUT I've been longing to hit the streets because I feel I make much better progress outside. I originally wanted to do a 1/2 marathon but my new goal is to improve my time to a 10 min mile (soooo far from that number now). So my plan is to start the couch to 5k program again and then continue with yours! I'll let you know how it goes. I am so proud and inspired by your focus. It motivates me to do better!<br /><br />All the best to you!<br />erikaErikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02274814288040106146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382181200089770697.post-30257862575196668632012-01-08T13:07:06.990+11:002012-01-08T13:07:06.990+11:00I always run outside! Ok, so not always, but mostl...I always run outside! Ok, so not always, but mostly. And it's because I definitely do prefer it to running inside on a treadmill. I recently got an ID bracelet from a running store website and I now wear it on every run because it gives my information if I end up passing out or getting hurt while I am out and about (such as when I run in the park by my house). It tells my allergies (which are none) and it gives two emergency contacts. You can never be too safe. I am also thinking about getting a small can of pepper spray to keep on me, but I haven't done that yet.Jenna Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00404626869258342630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382181200089770697.post-67963229937871115702012-01-08T10:51:50.916+11:002012-01-08T10:51:50.916+11:00What a good training plan - think I might pinch it...What a good training plan - think I might pinch it to use when I finally get back to running (hopefully Feb/Mar). Will take RM's comments as well as what I Know Bout running is dangerous ! <br /><br />The only time I have used a TM was when A had his operation and we couldn't go walking so I got that to keep up my walking while he couldn't. I didn't enjoy it and am oh so grateful to live n a place where it is safe enough to walk/run outside. <br /><br />Have a great Sunday !<br />MeMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520543769631877571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382181200089770697.post-46395290646261923692012-01-08T10:21:32.241+11:002012-01-08T10:21:32.241+11:00The training plan does have a nice, gradual progre...The training plan does have a nice, gradual progression. My only concern is that there are no recovery weeks. Each week, the miles increase- except when you have a race, but then the race is a hard effort, so it negates the less miles factor. Since you already acknowledge you may take longer than the plan takes, I would include a week here and there (every 4 weeks-no more, 3 would be good, too) to reduce your miles to help your body adjust and recover. Of course, I also don't really know your miles, so I don't know how much you have been running. But, if the total miles each week are more than you're used to, I'd say include a couple recovery weeks with reduced miles. Don't actually replace any of the weeks, just slip in a couple recovery weeks.<br /><br />Up until I tore my abductor a couple months ago I exclusively ran outside. Now, I do run on the TM at my PT's office for controlled running. I hate it! But, I except it. We must do what we must to do reach our goals! I usually run at night (because of work, kids) on the roads and on the weekends on the trails and road.<br /><br />Your goals of going long are awesome! Go for it, you will NOT regret it!!Erik Ammonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00425900877907841211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382181200089770697.post-8832291357595946552012-01-08T10:12:52.131+11:002012-01-08T10:12:52.131+11:00That's a great training plan - I know a lot of...That's a great training plan - I know a lot of people who have used it with success. I run on the TM because I really don't live anywhere safe to run outside, but I like to drive somewhere else to run when I can!Vanessa @ Gourmet Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06927786555693446088noreply@blogger.com