Subject: RE: Ghoulies October: us v BTdeehtz - 2010-10-12 6:09 PM I am trying to figure out how to blend training for a 1/2 marathon in with tri training. The run mileage will have to be quite a bit more than the tri plan calls for. hmmmm. Usually my long run right now is about 7-8 miles (though a few months ago I went 9 miles all jogging with about 7 more miles walking). Do you think I can ramp up for a 1/2 marathon in February and a sprint tri in April? Or should I do the tri in April and a 1/2 marathon in June? Also considering holidays and winter weather. I am so confused.....
Dee, it is very doable. I've done it for the last two years. Interested in what others have to say, but I started with the half mary run plan as the foundation for the overall training plan. Pick one. I've used Hal Higdon's novice plan which allows for plenty of cross training, but there are many others out there. Since your half is in February, you can back off the running mileage post race and ramp up your swimming and biking in March. The biggest challenge with early season halfs is the winter running. Try to not spend all your miles on the treadmill. Last year, I only ran on the tready if there was too much ice on the roads to safely run outside. With the right gear, no reason to run inside where you live. |