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I’ll be running the IronGirl Half-Marathon on April 10th. I’m super nervous about it, especially since running is still a big struggle for me. But I’ve already registered so there’s no turning back now. Must. Do. This!
I’ve made a very tentative training plan, using Hal Higdon’s Novice Half-Marathon plan. I’m really not looking to do anything but complete 13.1 miles in a reasonable amount of time.
MON
|
TUES
|
WED
|
THURS
|
FRI
|
SAT
|
SUN
|
|
1/17
|
REST
|
3
(5:2) |
XT
|
3
(5:2) |
1
|
STRENGTH
|
4
(5:2) |
1/24
|
REST
|
3
(5:2) |
XT
|
3
(5:2) |
1.5
|
STRENGTH
|
4
(5:2) |
1/31
|
REST
|
3.5
(6:2) |
XT
|
3.5
(6:2) |
2
|
STRENGTH
|
5
(6:2) |
2/7
|
REST
|
3.5
(6:2) |
XT
|
3.5
(6:2) |
2.5
|
STRENGTH
|
5
(6:2) |
2/14
|
REST
|
4
(7:2) |
XT
|
4
(7:2) |
3
|
STRENGTH
|
6
(7:2) |
2/21
|
REST
|
4
(7:2) |
XT
|
4
(7:2) |
3.5
|
STRENGTH
|
5 (RACE)
|
2/28
|
REST
|
4.5
(8:2) |
XT
|
4.5
(8:2) |
4
|
STRENGTH
|
7
(8:2) |
3/7
|
REST
|
4.5
(8:2) |
XT
|
4.5
(8:2) |
4.5
|
STRENGTH
|
8
(8:2) |
3/14
|
REST
|
5
(9:2) |
XT
|
5
(9:2) |
5
|
STRENGTH
|
6
(9:2) |
3/21
|
REST
|
5
(9:2) |
XT
|
5
(9:2) |
5.5
|
STRENGTH
|
9
(9:2) |
3/28
|
REST
|
5
(9:1) |
XT
|
5
(9:1) |
6
|
STRENGTH
|
10
(9:1) |
4/4
|
REST
|
4
(9:1) |
XT
|
2
(9:1) |
REST
|
REST
|
13.1
|
Now, some notes:
- I’ll be using a run/walk interval plan because it’s the only way I’ll get through this training cycle. The numbers in parenthesis on my run days is the interval I’ll be running. I will hopefully be up to doing a 9:1 run/walk interval on race day.
- On Fridays, I’m going to try to run these miles the whole way through. This isn’t on Higdon’s training plan, but it’s something I want to try out. I’m not sure if I’ll be up to 6 miles by March 28th, so these are very tentative.
- XT = cross-training. Generally, this will entail the bike and the elliptical.
And, some questions:
- Do you see any problems with my training plan? I’m eager to do this right, and not injure myself in the process.
- Do you think I need the Friday training runs where I’m just running, or should I use them for rest days?
- At what mileage should I eat a Gu? Is there anything you would suggest, aside from Gu, to eat during a long run?
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