Can I do it?

[Deleted User] · February 2004

I recently run just under 50 minutes in a 10k race the pace would be in the region of 8.20 m/m. Now I hope to run a 1.50 half marathon and that works out at 8.40 m/m. could I keep the 8.40 m/m pace for the half, or will I run out of steam?

[Deleted User] · February 2004

If you get it plenty of long runs (over an hour) and plenty of hills betwen now and the race, you should be fine.

[Deleted User] · February 2004

I recently did the reverse SR - did my first half marathon in 1.48, then did an (unofficial) 10K in 50mins (was a club night run)..

So, yeah - I reckon you could. Just make sure you do feel comfortable running 12/13 miles before hand (that comfort is relative, mind).

Keep it steady and then push at the end

[Deleted User] · February 2004

Thanks for the support, I will give it a go this weekend.

[Deleted User] · March 2004

SR- I think you will find you need to run at 8:20m/m not 8:40 to get 1.50 for 1/2M. I'm hoping to run a similar time this w/e.

Good luck.

[Deleted User] · March 2004

and 50min for a 10K is 8:02 pace!

With a sub-50 10K you ought to get close to a 1:50 IF (as Kath says) you are comfortable with the distance.

[Deleted User] · March 2004

I hope you do better than me CC. As I did the half on Sunday in 2hours, I was very disappointed! I did the Eastbourne HM which had a tuff hill at the start and did not have any mile markers (that I could see) so judging my pace was difficult.

Good luck with you attempt.

[Deleted User] · March 2004

Thanks SR, sounds as though you got the basic fitness/speed, you just need a few good long runs under your belt and you will do it easily.

[Deleted User] · March 2004

i think long runs are the key,i did a half last weekend in 1.49 but the last two miles were hell....more long training runs needed i think, a few at 14-15 miles before i attempt the next half'

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