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I ran the London Marathon in 2013 in 4.31 but since then I have not ran at all only done a bit of cycling.
Since my fitness levels have have reached an all time low I have decided to enter a half marathon in 4 weeks time (I felt I needed serious motivation to get out there and run so what better way?)
Does anyone have any short training plans to help me on my way?
I am aiming for 2.15 for the half
I wouldn't say it's impossible to be able to do the half. I'm guessing you're 26/27 (going by your profile name) and therefore have the natural fitness of relative youth on your side. However I think it's going to be tough and I'm afraid you may be sore for a few days after.
The only suggestion I can really make would be to concentrate on the long slow runs and ensure your short runs are just recovery ones. Forget about speed. Make your slow runs a minute slower than what you will consider to be your race pace. If you were running in 12 weeks time I'd suggest starting with running for 60 mins and build up to 2 hours, however I'm not sure where to start relative to your current fitness levels. Too much and, as you say, you may risk injury. Perhaps start with 90 mins at a very slow pace and if you feel the need walk for parts as well. Ultimately it's time on feet.
Sorry I can't be any more helpful, but good luck and come back and tell us how you get on.
I think i am I am going to 2 5km runs this week and then at the weekend try a 10km to see how I get on and hopefully build from there, I just hope the weather cools off as it is not on my side the next few days!
I will let you know on my progress for sure!
Thanks for the tips so far!
Looking for a little advice is possible?
A few months back got diagnosed with underactive thyroid and was ridiculously tired and fatigued, not to mention pilling on the weight.
I have started the gym and I could only run 2.4k before I was ready to pass out. I was putting it down to breathing and instantly sweat like a...
Anyway, I went last night and thought I would push myself to try and do 5k.
Couldn't believe I actually did run it albeit on a treadmill and my time was shocking 37 minutes.
My question is, should I know keep pushing over 5k. Should I try to run 5k in a better time, or should I focus on distance.
Completely appreciate that 5k is not alot for most, but I'm delighted I pushed myself.
My pace on the treadmill was 7.16? Yet on my fitbit versa it says 5.16mph?
Obviously as you can tell by post, I have absolutely no idea about running, other than I want to become better at it and fitter!
Thanks for any advice you can share :)