12 weeks - 12 miles challenge

12weeks12miles

Over the next 12 weeks I aim to go from couch potato to running machine and finish the Dublin Half Marathon.

So far I am doing brilliant , and I can't believe the number of followers I have on my blog.

To check out my blog go to :

http://12weeks12miles.wordpress.com

I would love to chat to people here about my progress!, perhaps I'm going to hard for a beginner ? I'd love if you leave some comments.

Thanks a million ! hope you enjoy!

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Week1 : Run 1: 1.6miles - 16:30
Week1 : Run 2: 2.0miles - 17.24

Week2 : Run 3: 3.0miles - 27:07 (circuit course)
Week2 : Run 4: 3.0miles - 26:58 (circuit course)

See http://12weeks12miles.wordpress.com/ for details of each run.

Note: I have never run before on roads, and max ever about 25mins on treadmill

Any advice ? I was thinking about 5miles on Sunday but a lot slower pace

ger664

Best of luck with this, yes cut the pace back to something between 6:30 & 7:00 per KM.

FWIW a half marathon is 13.1 miles long:eek:

12weeks12miles

Thanks ger ,

I was in the office one day! and thought! oh the half marathon is in 12weeks !

So im doing it ! ha! , I hope you can follow my progress

TheRoadRunner

ger664 wrote: »

FWIW a half marathon is 13.1 miles long:eek:

it might be a mini half marathon good luck anyway

12weeks12miles

well its 12weeks + (week of race ) = 13 ha

TheRoadRunner

12weeks12miles wrote: »

well its 12weeks + (week of race ) = 13 ha

I kind of guessed. Don't forget the 0.1 mile to finish

Cork24

Dublin is mostly flat, My normal days run or cycle would be all in the north side of cork city which is all hills.. cycling up strawberry hill is a real leg killer


If your Well in on your running training try upping the speed how You say?

All this will take is about 15 mins but You will notice time per km.

30 sec jog.
1 min run
30 sec walk
25 sec jog
1 min run
20 sec walk
20sec jog
1min run.

Do this for 15 to 20 mins twice a week. Good for the heart aswell. Giving it less time to recover from the run, and going right back to a run, will force the heart muslces to get stronger and so will lungs.

Also try out power breath lung trainer..

12weeks12miles

Thanks Cork24,

Hills are a killer for me , since my complete lack of leg muscles ! ha!

12weeks12miles

I aim to do 3miles tomorrow , and 5miles sunday ...is 5miles to much ?

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Well after two weeks training I am delighted with myself! 10 more weeks for the half marathon I think i'll be ready for it

Week1 : Run 1: 1.6miles - 16:30
Week1 : Run 2: 2.0miles - 17.24
End of Week 1

Week2 : Run 3: 3.0miles - 27:07 (circuit course)
Week2 : Run 4: 3.0miles - 26:58 (circuit course)
Week2 : Run 5: 3.0miles - 25:56 (circuit course)
Week2 : Run 6: 4.5miles - 41:41 (circuit course)
End of Week 2

For more details about my run and new course / map information - visit my blog:

http://12weeks12miles.wordpress.com/

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My knee is sore today , thankfully it's a rest day, however I would have loved to get out for another 4.5mile run !! , either way i must run tomara , time is running out

12weeks12miles

After my great start to the week completing 4.5miles in 40:41, I got a bad cold.

Read my blog about my crappy 3rd week of training !

http://12weeks12miles.wordpress.com/

Cork24

12weeks12miles wrote: »

After my great start to the week completing 4.5miles in 40:41, I got a bad cold.

Read my blog about my crappy 3rd week of training !

http://12weeks12miles.wordpress.com/

getting a cold from Running ? Lacking Vit C ?

you should take Vit Tables A - Zinc along with a Vit C table you place into Water and drink.. Best thing to keep a cold at bay.. since i started taken them last year, touch wood... i have yet got a cold, had one or two Runny Noses but cleared up in a day or two..

12weeks12miles

After a tough week battling the cold! I ended with a good run, mentally it was tough because Saturday during my 3mile run I stopped

Week 3
Tuesday:4.5miles : 41:41
Saturday:3.0miles :27:14 (I stopped for over a minute < nose running lol)
Sunday:4.5miles : 40.09

I had aimed for 5.5miles to be completed on Sunday, its amazing how mentally a setback can do to your mental state..tonight it was tough! the negative thoughts in my head were terrible!

How do you guys deal with setbacks to a schedule ?

View my online blog to see maps and more details about my runs:
http://12weeks12miles.wordpress.com/

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Tonight start of week 4! I did 5.3miles! in 48:38

But my knee is sore, I'm worried i'm pushing it!

Any advice would be great.

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attacking another 5.3miles tomorrow night, and i'm going to apply for the 10mile race in Aug in the park!! will i be fit enough tho!

Remember to view my log for updates
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Well my knee was the least of my worries, it was the zombie like trackie wearing power walkers!! with their faces caked in makeup taking up the footpaths!! ….Not to mention the dogs walking their owners …........
............. *View my progress on my blog below*

http://12weeks12miles.wordpress.com

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An interesting run in the high temperatures today ! I knew when I saw dead birds it was a bad sign!! The heat was a killer! poor birds never had a chance!..Perhaps running at Noon was not the best idea after all……..

Anyway the run was very tough, normally I run in the cool evenings, but today I ran during the warmest part of the day, Noon! …how very smart of me!!!…..

.....For more details about my run go to
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Does anyone find the heat a problem running ?

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This time I planned to really focus on pacing myself..and it really paid off! my first time running over the 1 hour mark! and i’m delighted..I’ve no idea why I was so comfortable tonight..I felt I could keep going!…Forrest Gump has nothing on me!

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Week 1: 1.6miles - 16mins 30′s
Week 1: 2.0miles - 17:24
Week 2: 3.0miles - 27:07
Week 2: 3.0miles - 26:58
Week 2: 3.0miles - 25:56
Week 2: 4.5miles - 41:41
Week 3: 4.5miles - 40:22
Week 3: 3.0miles - 27:15
Week 3: 4.5miles - 40:09
Week 4: 5.3miles - 48:38
Week 4: 5.3miles - 48:08
Week 4: 4.8miles - 41:15
Week 5: 7.0miles - 1hr 12:36
Week 5: 5.3miles - 48:58
Week 5: 6.0miles - 1hr 00:15

captain P

Great progress, keep up the good work!

12weeks12miles

I'm so determined to do this ! and I feel great!

Thanks for the support , 10mile run in afew weeks cant wait!

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After taking it to 7 miles during week 5! week 6 I didn't run one bit !!

Week 7 I needed to step it up and I did!

3mile run (fast - testing the knee)
10k run - 58:38
8.6miles - 1hr 30:09

Delighted im back !! ...next weekend it's the 10mile run in the park! can't believe after 8 weeks im running a 10 mile run

Follow my detailed blog below - see how I improved over the last 7 weeks:
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Well it's week 8 of the challenge, and I've decided to do the 10 mile frank duffy run saturday with my father!..

My main goal is the half marathon so this is going to be a great test and my first ever race!

I'm nervous but hopefully I can do it!, really wish i didnt miss training in week 6 due to the knee....

Some advice would be great

Training so far - Note : Never ran before
Week 1: 1.6miles – 16:30
Week 1: 2.0miles – 17:24
Week 2: 3.0miles – 27:07
Week 2: 3.0miles – 26:58
Week 2: 3.0miles – 25:56
Week 2: 4.5miles – 41:41
Week 3: 4.5miles – 40:22
Week 3: 3.0miles – 27:15
Week 3: 4.5miles – 40:09
Week 4: 5.3miles – 48:38
Week 4: 5.3miles – 48:08
Week 4: 4.8miles – 41:15
Week 5: 7.0miles – 1h:12:36
Week 5: 5.3miles – 48:58.7
Week 5: 6.2miles – 1h:00:14
Week 6 : Knee Injury!!
Week 7: 3miles - 26:30 (track)
Week 7: 6.3 miles - 58.38
Week 7: 8.6 miles - 1h30:09
Week 8: 6.2 miles - 1hr00:38

Vist my blog for detailed information about my training (includes maps , photos and witty posts)

www.12weeks12miles.wordpress.com

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Well after my impressive first ever 10 mile run (Frank Duffy) with last 3 miles inside 8 mins!..I knew had more to give! So today I did my fastest 10k ever! in 55:40! Delighted!! I'm so happy with my progress!

To view my runs in details with pics, maps and comments visit : www.12miles12weeks.wordpress.com

Week 1: 1.6miles – 16:30
Week 1: 2.0miles – 17:24
Week 2: 3.0miles – 27:07
Week 2: 3.0miles – 26:58
Week 2: 3.0miles – 25:56
Week 2: 4.5miles – 41:41
Week 3: 4.5miles – 40:22
Week 3: 3.0miles – 27:15
Week 3: 4.5miles – 40:09
Week 4: 5.3miles – 48:38
Week 4: 5.3miles – 48:08
Week 4: 4.8miles – 41:15
Week 5: 7.0miles – 1h:12:36
Week 5: 5.3miles – 48:58.7
Week 5: 6.2miles – 1h:00:14
Week 6: Knee Injury!!
Week 7: 3miles - 26:30 (track)
Week 7: 6.3 miles - 58.38
Week 7: 8.6 miles - 1h30:09
Week 8: 6.2 miles - 1h00:38
Week 8: 10.0 miles - 1h38:01 - Race (Frank Duffy)
Week 9: 6.2miles - 55:40

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Week 1: 1.6miles – 16:30
Week 1: 2.0miles – 17:24
Week 2: 3.0miles – 27:07
Week 2: 3.0miles – 26:58
Week 2: 3.0miles – 25:56
Week 2: 4.5miles – 41:41
Week 3: 4.5miles – 40:22
Week 3: 3.0miles – 27:15
Week 3: 4.5miles – 40:09
Week 4: 5.3miles – 48:38
Week 4: 5.3miles – 48:08
Week 4: 4.8miles – 41:15
Week 5: 7.0miles – 1h:12:36
Week 5: 5.3miles – 48:58.7
Week 5: 6.2miles – 1h:00:14
Week 6 : Knee Injury!!
Week 7: 3miles - 26:30 (track)
Week 7: 6.3 miles - 58.38
Week 7: 8.6 miles - 1h30:09
Week 8: 6.2 miles - 1h00:38
Week 8: 10.0 miles - 1h38:01 - Race (Frank Duffy)
Week 9: 6.2miles - 55:40
Week 9: 6.2miles - 55:04

12weeks12miles

I have a half marathon on week 12 !! my goal!.......but....am I crazy to consider the Full Marathon, its in over 65Days...Do you think I could do it ?

Week 1: 1.6miles – 16:30
Week 1: 2.0miles – 17:24
Week 2: 3.0miles – 27:07
Week 2: 3.0miles – 26:58
Week 2: 3.0miles – 25:56
Week 2: 4.5miles – 41:41
Week 3: 4.5miles – 40:22
Week 3: 3.0miles – 27:15
Week 3: 4.5miles – 40:09
Week 4: 5.3miles – 48:38
Week 4: 5.3miles – 48:08
Week 4: 4.8miles – 41:15
Week 5: 7.0miles – 1h:12:36
Week 5: 5.3miles – 48:58.7
Week 5: 6.2miles – 1h:00:14
Week 6 : Knee Injury!!
Week 7: 3miles - 26:30 (track) * test the knee
Week 7: 6.3 miles - 58.38
Week 7: 8.6 miles - 1h30:09
Week 8: 6.2 miles - 1h00:38
Week 8: 10.0 miles - 1h38:01 - Race (Frank Duffy)
Week 9: 6.2miles - 55:40
Week 9: 6.2miles - 55:04
Week 9: 10mile - 1hr 40:23
Week 10: 5.3mile - 46:27 (Fast paced training) *This week*

12weeks12miles

Week 1: 1.6miles – 16:30
Week 1: 2.0miles – 17:24 = Week Total miles : 3.6
Week 2: 3.0miles – 27:07
Week 2: 3.0miles – 26:58
Week 2: 3.0miles – 25:56
Week 2: 4.5miles – 41:41 = Week Total miles : 13.5
Week 3: 4.5miles – 40:22
Week 3: 3.0miles – 27:15
Week 3: 4.5miles – 40:09 = Week Total miles : 12.0
Week 4: 5.3miles – 48:38
Week 4: 5.3miles – 48:08
Week 4: 4.8miles – 41:15 = Week Total miles : 15.4
Week 5: 7.0miles – 1h:12:36
Week 5: 5.3miles – 48:58.7
Week 5: 6.2miles – 1h:00:14 = Week Total miles : 17.9
Week 6 : Knee Injury!!
Week 7: 3miles - 26:30 (track)
Week 7: 6.3 miles - 58.38
Week 7: 8.6 miles - 1h30:09 = Week Total miles : 17.9
Week 8: 6.2 miles - 1h00:38
Week 8: 10.0 miles - 1h38:01 -Race (Frank Duffy)=Week Total miles :16.2
Week 9: 6.2miles - 55:40
Week 9: 6.2miles - 55:04
Week 9: 10miles - 1hr 40:23 = Week Total miles : 22.4
Week 10: 5.3miles - 46:27 (Fast paced training)
Week 10: 6.3miles - 56.35
Week 10: 11.4miles - 1hr 44:-01
Week 10: 3.0miles - 23.03 (fast paced training) = Week Total miles :26

Total Run to date : 126 miles (202km)

Visit my blog to see how I improved over the last 10 weeks!

www.12weeks12miles.wordpress.com

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Time : 1hr 56.49

For details of how I got on visit link below

http://12weeks12miles.wordpress.com/2011/09/17/week-12-dublin-half-marathon-run/

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Should I try to complete the full marathon in 42 days time

Week 1: 1.6miles – 16:30
Week 1: 2.0miles – 17:24 = Week Total miles : 3.6
Week 2: 3.0miles – 27:07
Week 2: 3.0miles – 26:58
Week 2: 3.0miles – 25:56
Week 2: 4.5miles – 41:41 = Week Total miles : 13.5
Week 3: 4.5miles – 40:22
Week 3: 3.0miles – 27:15
Week 3: 4.5miles – 40:09 = Week Total miles : 12.0
Week 4: 5.3miles – 48:38
Week 4: 5.3miles – 48:08
Week 4: 4.8miles – 41:15 = Week Total miles : 15.4
Week 5: 7.0miles – 1h:12:36
Week 5: 5.3miles – 48:58.7
Week 5: 6.2miles – 1h:00:14 = Week Total miles : 17.9
Week 6 : Knee Injury!!
Week 7: 3.0miles - 26:30 (track)
Week 7: 6.3 miles - 58.38
Week 7: 8.6 miles - 1h30:09 = Week Total miles : 17.9
Week 8: 6.2 miles - 1h00:38
Week 8: 10.0 miles - 1h38:01 - Race (Duffy) = Week Total miles : 16.2
Week 9: 6.2miles - 55:40
Week 9: 6.2miles - 55:04
Week 9: 10.0miles - 1hr 40:23 = Week Total miles : 22.4
Week 10: 5.3miles - 46:27 (Fast paced training)
Week 10: 6.3miles - 56.35
Week 10: 11.4miles - 1hr 44:-01
Week 10: 3.0miles - 23.03 (fast paced training) = Week Total miles :26
Week 11: 10.0miles
Week 11: 13.8miles = Week Total miles 23.7
Week 12: 5.3miles
Week 12: 13.1miles - 1hr 56:49 = Week Total miles 18.4

Total Run to date : 154 miles

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