How should I train for a 1/2 marathon?
I have recently been motivated to run a 1/2 marathon. The one that I really want to do is on May 27th (about eight weeks). I am currently running three miles about 4x/week. I also run about five and half miles once per week. I am going to up the miles to doing five and a half mile runs three or four times per week and a couple short runs also. I really need help, because I have never trained for something this long. The only other race i have done was a 10k and I didn't really train for it. But I finished. All I care about is being able to finish the race, not about my time. Any pointers on how to get the most out of my training?
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Why did the chicken cross the road?
You've got a good foundation - take a look at the schedule below. I'd start at week 3 or 4 (whichever lines up with the race date of 5/27/07). Hope that helps...best of luck! One last word of advice...start slow...most people go out too fast because they feel good...hold back in the first few miles...you'll be thankful in the last few miles that you did!- Mike
Should I try out for cross country?
I did a marathon like that and I trained for it by every day before school I would stretch and I would run around the neighborhood for like 10 minutes as hard as I could. I figured that it's easier to run in the morning but, that's just me.Best way to increase endurance / stamina for running?
stretch! then jumprope or swimming is really good helps a lot! ohh yea, and eat healthy! dats really importantjust keep increasing your distance
this will help you to be able to run longer
you should also be eating alot of carbs
then the night before eat a heavy meal
oh and also the month before train harder than ever
and the last week just take it very easy
Try www.runnersworld.com They have a program called smart coach and you can set up a training program that fits your ability. also you can go in and change the amount of weeks. it usually sets up a 16 week program. this running site also has lots of tips for running races.
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