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Hi folks was wondering if I could pick some expert brains?
I have a plan for this year, I would like to run my local half marathon in Jersey in mid April and then at the end of June the 21st I'd like to run/walk the round island walk which is about 48 miles, i walked it last year but I'm thinking a run/walk could be fun.
Would this be possible or am I mad? At the moment I'm running four times a week for about half an hour, and have been running for nearly a year.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Cheers
Rich
I have a plan for this year, I would like to run my local half marathon in Jersey in mid April and then at the end of June the 21st I'd like to run/walk the round island walk which is about 48 miles, i walked it last year but I'm thinking a run/walk could be fun.
Would this be possible or am I mad? At the moment I'm running four times a week for about half an hour, and have been running for nearly a year.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Cheers
Rich
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good luck
You need to increase each of these gradually by not more than 10% per week. Ideally your long run shouldn't be more than half your total weekly mileage (third would be better). You should increase your long run so that you get in at least a couple of at least 13 milers two weeks before the race. The week before have an easy run instead.
A spreadsheet is useful for this.
Any thoughts on doing a half marathon then training up for a 48 miler? Is it feasible?
If you've been doing some running for the 1/2M and keep it up until the 48 miler you may well find it easier to run some of it than walk the whole distance, as long as you take your time and don't try to run too hard. Last year I did my first Marathon at end of April then ran walked a 46 Miler in Jun or Jul, After the Marathon I did weekly long runs of 10-12 Miles and didn't do any specific training for the 46 just ran and walked as I felt on the day.
Good Luck with both events
otherwise, you will still manage the 48, but you wont enjoy it
Aim for long run.walk each week, increasing by a mile every 2 weeks
I will be doing my first 1/2 Marathon too in April, & I used the 12 weeks RW Schedule. I think you should have a look at both the 10 weeks & 12 weeks and use the one you'll think will work for you.
Good Luck.