I'm training for my first half marathon at the end of June (9 weeks to go). Yesterday evening I ran 9 miles and by the end of that my legs were killing me - really aching - and I felt like I couldn't have run another step. This has got me wobbling and wondering how on earth I'll be able to add another 4.1 miles onto that. They still hurt today, but from being on my feet too long rather than DOMS if you see what I mean?
Most people say that ten miles should be the longest you need to run before a half marathon, but psychologically, I feel like I need to go further.
I know I'm probably just being daft and that I still have 9 weeks left, but can anyone reassure me? Many thanks
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It's true that if you build up to 10 miles in training you will have done enough to complete your half. The key is to listen to your body and not to push yourself too hard or you risk giving yourself an injury which will stop you even starting the race.
Good luck, I'm sure you'll be fine.
I did a 10k (pb) nearly three weeks ago and then got a pb in the parkrun 6 days later (my first under 30 minutes which I was quite chuffed about). I also think I may be going a little fast on the long runs so I guess I might be overdoing the pace a little.
I'm volunteering at tomorrow's parkrun, so will probably do easyish runs on Sunday and Monday and maybe not go so far on Thursday (Thursday is long run day). I think I know I'll be OK really - just wobbling a bit
Congrats on your recent pbs; you're well on target for your half. The build up to the first is always a bit scary!
if you have 9 weeks left you could easily work up to race distance - just add a mile a week to the long run, with a few step back weeks and then a taper.
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The last 4k was torture, but I didn't stop. I've also raised £650 for the Alzheimer's Society. I've signed up for another half in October ........
10K: 00:46:18
Half Marathon: 01:33:42
Full Marathon: 03:37:21
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10K: 00:46:18
Half Marathon: 01:33:42
Full Marathon: 03:37:21
I adore metal music. And running. Preferably at the same time.
I managed 17km (10.5 miles) with no ill effects (except for aching legs!), so I think if I can do that, I can probably manage a half marathon. Got a 10k next weekend as a "warm up"!
If you can't smash out longer runs in the training building up to the half, try and do x2 10k on successive days. The next day you're body and legs will be a little sore but it's replicating the latter part of the half, which you naturally have to push through.
10K: 00:46:18
Half Marathon: 01:33:42
Full Marathon: 03:37:21
I adore metal music. And running. Preferably at the same time.
> I'm signed up to my first half marathon too and your post has given me reassurance - well done for completing it and raising all that money too!
Good luck, build up slowly and learn to enjoy it. I've far too many friends sign up to and complete a marathon to never run again. I did my first HM on Sunday and am about to decide which one to do next.