Im very new to all this. Just booked into the Chester half marathon in May. I am fairly active, do about 4 runs a week on average about 4 miles each. I go to the gym, do other various cardio activity. I only started really pushing myself at the new year though. Just a bit worried I might be jumping the gun a bit here. I'm determined to do this though, does anyone think I may be a bit pushed for time?Thanks!
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No you've got loads of time if you apply yourself. If you make those 4 runs part of a plan you will be ok.
Most of us follow a training plan. I do it to get myself ready for race day without having to plan anything. If today is Wednesday it's 8 miles easy kind of thing.
Tomorrow I am on long run Sunday and doing 14 miles.
BUT!
Well done for sticking your money on the table and wanting to give it a go. Look at your next one for June or July. This gives you enough time to get the miles in your legs.
Right now I'd say aim for a 10k which you should handle easily. And get race day experience.
But keep looking for that half. They are probably taking entries now.
It's in MAY. Thought you said March.
Don't see why not. Get a training plan from the site. Calculate the weeks to go until race day.
And get on with it!
Hi Claire, well done for signing up! You have lots of time. Assuming that you have no injuries or illnesses which might require customised training, pick one of the Runners World training plans and follow it each week (printing it and sticking it onto the fridge might help). Follow a healthy eating plan and make sure you rest properly between runs. I ran the Macclesfield Half last year and really struggled (i'd trained in London on flat terrain) so make sure that you train for the course if it's hilly. It might be worth ditching the other cardio stuff and just focus on running, stretching and core strength - and eating a shed load of carbs. You might not have time for much else!! Let us know how you go and enjoy it!
Doing a marathon is a very pleasant thing. You can meet many people in that arena. You can also get acquainted with a lot of runners who are new.
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ive just booked into the full marathon for October (Chester!).. better get training hardcore now.
Take it the half went well then Claire?! It's a fab race isn't it and perfect running weather yesterday. Good luck with your move up to the full distance.
Claire u need to up distance a little to enjoy race more. Work your way up to 12 miles running at 7/10 perceived effort.