Half Marathon Prep

slingerz

I've never done a half marathon and only ever done 1 5k race however I think im going to have a go at the Cork City half marathon on June 3rd.

I play a share of GAA and wouldn't be a total novice to exercise but I wouldn't be a keen runner either.

Is it too late to train for the half marathon and how much prep would need to be done? Im just looking to finish it not worried about a time was thinking id stay with the 230 pacers for it

RoyMcC

You've got your work cut out if you're not a regular runner. However at least you're realistic in your target time.

Have a look at the Hal Higdon novice programme. You'll see it's a 12-week programme so you'd need to jump in at about Week 5.

In your shoes I'd be inclined to get a bit more running done and get at least one 10k or so under your belt before tackling a Half. However if you're young and fit it's do-able.

Good luck.

Gambas

If you play hurling or football and are training properly since January you'd probably finish a 10k comfortably in an hour with a small amount of running training. If you're not concerned about the time you'll manage the half marathon with with 6 or 8 weeks of training under your belt and a much better time than 2:30.

slingerz

cheers lads I just want the challenge really and I thought 6 weeks was tough enough timeframe alright but a time doesn't worry me so I'll walk to the finish if I have to!

I'll look out for the halhigdon programme on the net there now. I reckon I could do a 5k every night of the week if I had to but im worried about the longer distances really there are a few mile races on locally soon so I reckon i'll go for them and try progress on that way.

Beef

Hi Slingerz,

In order to race longer distances you'll have to up your training distances. Don't shy away from the LSR at the weekends if you want to do the HM - they'll form the most important part of your training.
A 10K race between now and then would do you no harm either.
Best of luck with it.

overpronator

Get yourself a decent pair of shoes that are suitable for your running style, a speciality running shop could advise. If you're gonna take on running 3-4 times a week straight off the bat the wrong shoes or old shoes without adequate protection could do you damage.

Oh and best of luck with it, you'll be addicted before you know it!!

markswan92

I registered for the half marathon around Christmas <snip>

slingerz

:mad:

Beef wrote: »

Hi Slingerz,

In order to race longer distances you'll have to up your training distances. Don't shy away from the LSR at the weekends if you want to do the HM - they'll form the most important part of your training.
A 10K race between now and then would do you no harm either.
Best of luck with it.

What's an LSR? I have a couple of long runs planned alright a 10k race is in there with a 15k run as well

overpronator wrote: »

Get yourself a decent pair of shoes that are suitable for your running style, a speciality running shop could advise. If you're gonna take on running 3-4 times a week straight off the bat the wrong shoes or old shoes without adequate protection could do you damage.

Oh and best of luck with it, you'll be addicted before you know it!!

cheers for this I have gotten a gait analysis done and proper shoes so i'm ready for road. ive only done one run though in them but would calf tightness/soreness be common. Also had a share of numbness in my left foot too which was weird it was only a 5k that I was doing too

markswan92 wrote: »

I registered for the half marathon around Christmas but I'm unable to do it now. I could transfer my application to you if you like (for a cheaper price of course). But i agree you have to get out and do a long run at some stage, rather than running a few km every night. Good luck!:)

thanks for the offer lad but ive already registered too :mad: do you know anything bout the course cant say im that familiar with the streets involved?!

Also for the half do you start at a different point to the full at a different time or how does it work?

slingerz

are extremely tight/sore calves expected when your beginning your training?

also I find my foot goes kinda numb like the blood isn't flowing properly would that be that I have my shoes tied too tightly?