Half marathon training in a month?

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2004-08-20 4:53 PM

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Subject: Half marathon training in a month?
So the season is winding down, and that's good, because I am finding very little time to devote to training these days...

But there is a half-marathon coming up in late September, and the athlete inside me kind of wants to try it. The longest road race I've done is a 5k, but I did an olympic and a sprint triathlons this summer, and I can run 6 miles pretty comfortably (when I have the time).

Is it realistic to think I could be ready to do the race in 4 or 5 weeks? And if so, what kind of a training schedule should I follow, mileage wise?

2004-08-20 7:27 PM
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Subject: RE: Half marathon training in a month?
Ok, nobody responded so I'll throw an answer out there:

WHY?

You:
1) Admittedly don't have time to train;
2) Haven't run more than 6 miles (unless you're not telling that part);
3) Don't have enough time to safely increase the mileage to get to the distance.

Unless I missed something and this is The Last Half Marathon of the Millenium, pick one a little further down the road and use an established, safe training plan. You'll get through it stress- and injury-free and enjoy the race a lot more.
2004-08-20 7:35 PM
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Subject: RE: Half marathon training in a month?

You could sign up to walk the half marathon. The difference between six miles and 13 is pretty substantial, but if you signed up to walk you could walk/run the distance to get a taste of it.

I'm doing a half marathon in a few weeks, but I've trained for it by doing marathon training along with my triathlon training. (i.e. longer runs)

2004-08-21 12:50 AM
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Subject: RE: Half marathon training in a month?

i would hesitate...unless u plan on walking 2/3 of it....which is fine...if u plan on running...following the 10% rule a week u MIGHT get to 9 miles long run from 6miles u do now...that leaves a lot still...dont ruin your legs.

INSTEAD?  any weaknesses u have to work on?  hit some strength training (boring?  yawn?)...work on that swim...maybe some swim meets near you.  do a 1/2 marathon and walk a 1/4 to a 1/3.

whatever u decide, good luck.

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